12.13 Live update from Mount Emei, it's really overwhelming

❄️Winter at Mount Emei is a perfect blend of a fairyland and Zen! The Buddha’s light on the Golden Summit reflects on the white snow, the sea of clouds surges like a wonderland, and the hot springs warm both body and soul. This comprehensive guide will help you explore winter at Mount Emei without any pitfalls! 📍Must-visit attractions 1️⃣ Golden Summit: A Buddha kingdom in the clouds! At an altitude of 3,079 meters, see the statue of Samantabhadra covered in snow. After snowfall, the sea of clouds surges spectacularly. Recommended to arrive before 7:00 AM to capture the triple spectacle of sunrise + sea of clouds + snowy scenery. Bring heat packs for time-lapse photography🌅 2️⃣ Qingyin Pavilion: Mountain water and snowy charm! The black and white twin waterfalls freeze into icefalls, and pine trees along the plank road are covered with rime. Recommended to wear non-slip shoes and take the “Qingyin Flat Lake” loop trail to shoot stunning mountain and snow scenes, like stepping into an ink painting🎋 3️⃣ Leidongping: Snow and ice playground! The ski resort has beginner slopes and snow tubing tracks. Recommended to try snow tubing (50 RMB/hour) or build snowmen. The snow is thick enough to cover calves. A must-visit with kids🛷 4️⃣ Wannian Temple: A thousand-year-old ancient temple! The red walls and green tiles after snow create a great atmosphere. Recommended to see the Song Dynasty vaulted ceiling of the “Beamless Brick Hall,” touch the bronze statue of “Samantabhadra Riding an Elephant” for blessings, and enjoy the ample indoor heating🏯 5️⃣ Xixiang Pool: Sea of clouds viewing platform! At 2,070 meters altitude, watch the sea of clouds rise from the valley after snow. Recommended to shoot the “Elephant Pool Night Moon” at dusk, where the moon reflects on the snow-covered ground, very healing. Bring a tripod for star photography🌌 6️⃣ Lingshou Hot Springs: Soak in the snow! Natural radon hot springs at 30°C-43°C. Recommended to use the outdoor pools at “Lingshou Happy Valley.” Soaking in hot water while snowflakes fall is incredibly relaxing. The price is 158 RMB per person including locker use, perfect for fatigue relief♨️ 🍜Food recommendations 🥢 Emei Snow Konjac: A vegetarian treasure! Konjac is freeze-dried and rehydrated, delicious stir-fried with green peppers or stewed in soup. Recommended at the “Farmhouse Restaurant at the Foot of Mount Emei” (30 RMB/serving), with a chewy texture like meat🍄 🥢 Ye’er Ba: Sticky rice snack! Glutinous rice skin wrapped with sprout and meat filling, steamed in a leaf wrap. Recommended at the old brand “Jiao San Jiao” (3 RMB each), fragrant and not greasy, great to take home as a snack🍃 🥢 Tofu Pudding: Emei’s breakfast king! Silky tofu pudding topped with minced beef sauce and crushed peanuts. Recommended at “Dongmen Tofu Pudding” (10 RMB/bowl), paired with crispy cakes (stuffed steamed pork) for ultimate satisfaction🥣 🥢 Snow Konjac Braised Duck: A perfect dish with rice! Konjac absorbs the duck broth fully. Recommended at “Farmhouse Courtyard” (68 RMB/serving), the duck is tender, and the konjac is even more flavorful than the meat. You can eat two bowls of rice with it🦆 🥢 Emei Cake: Sweet and glutinous dessert! Made with glutinous rice flour and osmanthus sugar, steamed. Recommended at the “Old Brand Pastry Shop” (20 RMB/box), soft and not sticky, pairs perfectly with tea🍵 🚗Transportation ✈️By plane: Arrive at “Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport,” take the airport shuttle bus to “Xinnanmen Bus Station” (25 RMB/person), then take a direct bus to Mount Emei (45 RMB/person, 2 hours)🛫 🚄By high-speed train: Arrive at “Emei Station,” take a taxi to Baoguo Temple (15 RMB, 10 minutes), or take the scenic area shuttle bus (5 RMB/person) to Wuxiangang/Leidongping🚄 🚗Mountain transportation: • Sightseeing bus: 90 RMB/person for the whole mountain (valid for 2 days), includes round trip between Baoguo Temple and Leidongping. Recommended to buy the all-access ticket to visit all attractions🚌 • Cable car: Golden Summit cable car (up 65 RMB/down 55 RMB), winter operating hours 6:00-18:00. Recommended to take the cable car if carrying luggage, saves effort and time🚡 📌Tips 🎫Ticket reservation: Book tickets (160 RMB) + sightseeing bus tickets in advance via the “Mount Emei Scenic Area” official WeChat account. Winter has visitor limits; during peak season, book at least one day in advance to avoid disappointment🎟️ ❄️Warm clothing: Wear a down jacket + fleece inner layer + thermal pants! The summit is around -5°C. Wear a wool hat + touchscreen gloves, non-slip snow boots (with crampons), and bring heat packs (stick one to your phone to prevent shutdown)⛄️ ⏰Suggested itinerary: • Day 1: Arrive at Baoguo Temple before 12:00, visit “Qingyin Pavilion” + “Ecological Monkey Area” in the afternoon, eat tofu pudding, stay at a hotel near Wuxiangang🏨 • Day 2: Take the sightseeing bus to Leidongping at 7:00, walk 1.5 km to Jieyin Hall, take the Golden Summit cable car up, explore Golden Summit + Wanfo Peak, stay at the Golden Summit hotel (for stargazing)🌌 • Day 3: Watch sunrise at 6:00, visit Wannian Temple + Xixiang Pool, descend before 12:00, soak in hot springs to relax, buy Emei cake as souvenirs🛍️📸Photography tips: After snow, shoot rime with backlight, wear red clothes for snow scenes, bring a polarizing filter to reduce glare, stick heat packs on your phone to prevent freezing shutdown, don’t use flash when photographing Buddha statues at Golden Summit📷⚠️Precautions: Don’t feed monkeys! They may snatch bags. Don’t walk alone on undeveloped trails. Don’t buy “blessed charms” on the mountain—they are overpriced. Bring chocolate + a thermos with ginger tea to replenish energy anytime🍫