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Located in the central part of Sichuan Province, Emeishan City occupies a total area of 1,151.4 square kilometers and has a total population of 435,000. Emeishan City gets its name due to its location at the foot of the beautiful Mt. Emeishan. Majority of the area of Emeishan City is mountainous regions, with southwest part being hilly areas and east part being plain.

Climate

From its subtropical lower reaches to its sub-alpine peaks, Emeishan City is well watered, making it lush in spring and summer, gracing it with colorful foliage in the fall and mantling it in snow in winter. The mountain's peaks average 15 C cooler than the surrounding countryside, making it a pleasant escape from Sichuan's scorching summers but freezing cold in the depths of winter.

History

Emeishan City owns a long history. In the Qin Dynasty, it was known as Nan'an county under the Shu prefecture; in the Northern Zhou Dynasty, it was called Emeishan county; and in the Sui Dynasty, it was named as Suishan county. After the founding of New China, it was once named as Emeishan county and in 1988, it was upgraded to Emeishan City.

Scenic Spots

Emeishan City is a famous tourist destination. Mt. Emeishan is a national-level famous tourist spot and one of the four sacred Buddhist mountains in China. It is well known across the country for its grandness, elegance, rareness and dangerousness. Mt. Emeishan was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. In the Emeishan scenic area, tourists have a chance to visit Wan-nian Monastery, Leiyin Monastery and Baoguo Temple.

Wan-nian Monastery is a large monastery with a fantastic statue of Puxian Bodhisattva, who is depicted as riding a white elephant with six tusks. The monks there are great, and they add a good deal to the ambience of the mountain. Leiyin Monastery with some of the others temples tucked away in the seams of the mountain, are worthy of exploring. Baoguo Temple contains a massive bronze bell, said to be heard from 10 miles away when rung. Jin Ding Temple is near the summit and there is a terrace with a fine view.

Local Production

Emeishan City boasts the special local production of tea, silkworm cocoon, white wax, mat grass, bamboo shoot, and orange. The Emeishan Bamboo Leaf Green Tea is famous all over the world.

Emeishan Highlights

Buddhism attraction highlights

Originated in India, Buddhism can be considered as the biggest and most influencial religion in China. Even some people say they don't believe in it, the spirit of Buddhism is still worth following.

• Mt. Emeishan
• Leshan Giant Buddha
• Mt. Lushan
• Mt. Putuoshan
• Mt. Wutaishan
• Kizilgaha Thousand Buddha Cave
• Mt. Jiuhuashan
• Dazu Rock Carvings
• Dai Temple
• Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
• Bailin Temple, Great Zen Buddhist Center

city highlights

• Dunhuang
• Dengfeng
• Luoyang
• Taishan
• Emeishan
• Leshan
• Shijiazhuang

Emeishan FAQ & Travelers's Tips

  Weather

1. The land and climate of Sichuan diverse a lot

  Shopping

1. Best souvenirs

  Customs

1. Folk Customs

  Other Hints

1. Be careful of Mountain Sickness
2. Emergency numbers
3. Warning from the earthquake
4. Take care of yourself on altitude place

• The land and climate of Sichuan diverse a lot

  Sichuan is bordered by the Tibetan Plateau in the west and by the Three Gorges and the Yangtze River in the east.

  The eastern part of the Sichuan basin is ringed by lofty mountains and experiences a subtropical and humid climate.

  The western part is considered the highland area and experiences frequent fog with intense sunlight, but low temperatures.

  The annual rainfall in this province is 1000 millimeters and the average annual temperature is 16.5 C.

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• Best souvenirs

  Near Chengdu is Emei City. There you can buy one of the best tea of China. The jasmine tea, a kind of the green tea is scented by flowers during the night.

  Come back to your country with some packs of tea. The China will stay in your mind when you smell the perfume of jasmine flowers.

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• Be careful of Mountain Sickness

  If you go to Huanglong valley, 155 miles away from Chengdu, please take the altitude into consideration.

  For most travellers can not resist the appealing of Huanglong Temple on the summit and the most beautiful five color pool at its back. It really deserves for a bight-yellow temple atop surrounded by mountains creat a harmony between the temple and the nature. But remember the Huanglong Temple is over 3300 meters above the sea level.

  Mountain sickness would be a problem for some people.

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• Folk Customs

  As one of the largest provinces, Sichuan has more than 15 minority ethnic groups living side by side with the Han people.

  Among these are the Yi, Hui, Quian, Tibetan and Miao people. Each of these minorities has its own charm, ethnic style and folk customs.

  Each of the minorities also has its own festivals. Some of the local festivals are; the Leshan Giant Buddha International Tourist Festival, Southland Ice and Snow Festival, Liangshan Yi Ethnic Minority Torch Festival and Zigong Lantern Festival.

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• Emergency numbers

  Ambulance: 120
  Emergencies: 110
  Fire: 119
  Tel No. Enquiry: 114
  Police: 110

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• Warning from the earthquake

  Sichuan suffered a catastrophic earthquake on May 12, 2008 centered on Wenchuan County, about 100km north of Chengdu city. Many cities have been nearly completaly destroyed and over 80,000 people are dead or missing with hundreds of thousands more injured or homeless.

  There have been many smaller quakes in the following weeks. As of late May, these are still continuing.

  There is also tension in Western Sichuan between the Chinese government and the mainly Tibetan people there and travel restrictions may apply to this area.

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• Take care of yourselfon altitude place

  In many of Sichuan's main attractions are located at altitudes above 3,000 meters and thus altitude sickness is a threat.

  Make sure to monitor your own health and take it easy for a day or two if your moving from the low lands to higher elevations.

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