Mount Emei Zen Retreat | Monastery Stay & Kung Fu Experience Around Chengdu

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Highlights

Highlights: Mount Emei • Baoguo Monastery • Zen Experience • Morning Chanting • Kung Fu Class • Vegetarian Temple Cuisine

Trip Overview

Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
Best Time: All Year Round
Altitude: 550–650 m
Fitness Level: Easy

Travel Information

Accommodation: Baoguo Monastery Guesthouse
Departure: Private departures available upon request
Ideal For: Cultural travelers • Spiritual seekers • Wellness enthusiasts • Kungfu lovers • Slow travel experiences

Photos

Traditional architecture of Baoguo Temple at Mount Emei
Visitor practicing Buddhist scripture copying during a Zen experience at Mount Emei
Emei Kung Fu training experience with martial arts instruction
Emei-style Kung Fu performance in Sichuan
Traditional vegetarian meal served at Baoguo Temple on Mount Emei
Zen meditation experience at Mount Emei in Sichuan
Forest landscape and mountain paths on Mount Emei
Golden Summit Buddhist temple surrounded by mountain scenery on Mount Emei

Live Like a Monk at Mount Emei

Step away from modern life and spend a night inside Baoguo Monastery, one of the oldest temples at the foot of Mount Emei. Experience the peaceful rhythm of temple life surrounded by ancient architecture, forests, and Buddhist traditions.

Discover Zen with Resident Monks

Walk through the monastery with senior monks who share stories of Buddhism, Zen philosophy, and daily monastic life, offering insights rarely experienced by ordinary visitors.

Wake Up to Morning Chanting

Before sunrise, the sound of temple bells and chanting fills the monastery. Observe the monks’ morning prayers and experience one of the most authentic Buddhist rituals in China.

Learn Authentic Emei Kung Fu

After the morning ceremony, join a traditional Emei Kung Fu session led by experienced masters and discover one of China’s oldest martial arts traditions, blending strength, balance, and mindfulness.

Day 1 — Arrival at Mount Emei • Monastery Stay • Zen Experience

Distance / Time: Self-arrival or private transfer
Altitude: Baoguo Monastery approx. 550 m
Accommodation: Baoguo Monastery Guesthouse

Arrive at Baoguo Monastery, the historic gateway to Mount Emei and one of China’s most important Buddhist temples. Check into the monastery guesthouse and enjoy the peaceful surroundings, ancient halls, and mountain atmosphere.

In the evening, enjoy a traditional vegetarian dinner prepared by the monastery before joining a guided temple walk with a senior monk, who will introduce Buddhist philosophy, Zen teachings, and the history of Mount Emei after the crowds have left.

Highlights: Baoguo Monastery • Zen Introduction • Vegetarian Temple Dinner • Overnight Monastery Stay

Day 2 — Morning Chanting • Kung Fu Experience • Departure

Distance / Time: Monastery activities
Altitude: Approx. 550 m

Wake before sunrise to the sound of temple bells and experience the monks’ morning chanting ceremony inside the prayer hall. Observe one of the oldest daily Buddhist rituals still practiced today.

Following the ceremony, take part in an authentic Emei Kung Fu class led by experienced masters. Learn the foundations of this traditional martial art, known for combining graceful movements, inner balance, and practical techniques. After the session, conclude your monastery retreat and continue your onward journey.

Highlights: Morning Chanting • Emei Kung Fu • Zen Lifestyle Experience

Booking & Cancellation Policy

  • Scheduled tours require a 30% deposit to confirm the booking.
  • Customized or private tours require a 50% deposit after itinerary confirmation.
  • The remaining balance is payable upon arrival before the tour starts.

Cancellation Policy

  • More than 30 days before departure: Full refund
  • 15–29 days before departure: 70% refund
  • 7–14 days before departure: 50% refund
  • Less than 7 days before departure: No refund

Travelers are responsible for ensuring valid passports, visas, and travel documents before departure.

Some services, including permits, transportation tickets, and hotel reservations, may be non-refundable once confirmed.

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✓ What’s Included

✓ English-speaking guide ✓ Guided monastery tour with senior monk ✓ One night accommodation at Baoguo Monastery ✓ Vegetarian dinner at the monastery ✓ Morning chanting experience ✓ Emei Kung Fu class ✓ Travel insurance ✓ Bottled drinking water

✕ What’s Not Included

✕ Transportation to/from Mount Emei (unless requested) ✕ Lunch and breakfast ✕ Personal expenses ✕ Tips for guide and instructor

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