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10 Days in Emeishan

Ten days keeps the full mountain arc at an unhurried pace and adds two days west — table-top Wawushan and the riverside lanes of Liujiang old town in Hongya county.

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Best time: April-May or September-NovemberBudget: mid-range

Quick Answer

Is 10 days enough for Mount Emei?

10 days lets you go beyond Mount Emei's core into neighborhoods, food markets, and one or two day trips at a relaxed pace.

Source: NihaoVisit Mount Emei guide

10-day Mount Emei itinerary at a glance

Use our full Mount Emei travel guide as the base and adapt it to 10 days. Keep the city's three signature attractions as the backbone; fill the rest with neighborhood walks, food markets, and an easy day trip.

Two-night ascent trailGolden Summit & WanfodingWannian Temple & monkeysWawushan table mountainLiujiang old town
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Day 1

Foot of the mountain

Baoguo Temple of 1615 and the visitor museum frame the week; kit check and an early night.

Scenes from Mount Emei, China
  1. emeishan baoguo temple
  2. emeishan museum
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Day 2

Qingyin & Hongchunping

Valley path, cliff slot and macaque zone — bags zipped — to a first night at about 1,120 metres in Hongchunping.

Scenes from Mount Emei, China
  1. emeishan qingyin pavilion
  2. emeishan yixiantian
  3. emeishan monkey zone
  4. emeishan hongchunping
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Day 3

Hongchunping to Xixiangchi

Some 15 kilometres of steps past the 99 Bends and Xianfeng Temple to Xixiangchi at about 2,070 metres; simple temple lodging.

Scenes from Mount Emei, China
  1. emeishan xixiangchi
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Day 4

To the Golden Summit

Over Leidong Ridge via Jieyin Hall to 3,079 metres and the 48-metre Samantabhadra statue of 2006; sleep near the top.

Scenes from Mount Emei, China
  1. emeishan golden summit
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Day 5

Wanfoding & down to Wannian

Sunrise first, then the 3,099-metre Wanfoding walk; cable down to Wannian Temple's brick hall of 1601 and its 62-tonne bronze of 980.

  1. emeishan wanfoding
  2. emeishan wannian temple
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Day 6

Qingyin slow day & hot springs

A valley loop without the pack, then the hotspring quarter to soak out two days of stairs.

  1. emeishan qingyin pavilion
  2. emeishan hot springs
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Day 7

Dafo Chan Monastery & Luomu

The 45-hectare monastery at the foot of town in the morning, Luomu's old lanes after lunch.

  1. emeishan dafo chan monastery
  2. emeishan luomu ancient town
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Day 8

West to Wawushan

An honest neighbouring-county day, about two hours by road into Hongya county: a flat-topped mountain rising to about 2,830 metres, with shuttle buses and boardwalks across the summit plateau.

  1. emeishan wawu mountain
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Day 9

Wawushan plateau & Liujiang

A morning on the plateau meadows and cliff rim, then the descent to Liujiang old town, where stilt houses lean over the river.

  1. emeishan wawu mountain
  2. emeishan liujiang ancient town
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Day 10

Departure

Drive back by early afternoon, one last museum pass, then the train or flight out of Emeishan or Leshan.

  1. emeishan museum

Budget for 10 days in Mount Emei

TierPer day10 days total
BackpackerUSD $50–$80USD $500–$800
Mid-rangeUSD $100–$200USD $1,000–$2,000
LuxuryUSD $300+USD $3,000+

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Frequently asked questions

What is the daily budget for Mount Emei?
Budget travelers: USD $50–$80/day. Mid-range: $100–$200/day. Luxury: $300+/day. These cover hotel, three meals, transit, and one paid attraction per day.
Do I need a visa to visit Mount Emei?
It depends on your passport — see our <a href="/china-visa-2026/">China visa guide</a> for the latest country-by-country list. Most Western passport holders can enter visa-free for 30 days as of 2026.
How do I get from the airport to the center of Mount Emei?
Mount Emei's main airport connects to the city center via airport bus, taxi, or metro where available. See the airport transfer section of our Mount Emei guide.
Can I use 10 days for both Mount Emei and a side trip?
Yes — with 10 days you can pair Mount Emei with one nearby city (e.g. a short rail or bus side trip) and still have buffer days.
Is Mount Emei safe for tourists?
Yes. Mount Emei has very low violent crime rates and is widely considered safe for foreign tourists. Standard petty-theft precautions apply. See our <a href="/is-china-safe-2026/">is China safe</a> page.

See also: Mount Emei travel guide, China visa 2026, China trip cost.