Mount
Emei is one of the four sacred Buddhist Mountains in China. There are
many sites of ancient Buddhist activities on the mountain. Ever since
the introduction of Buddhism into China in the 1st century A.D., Buddhist
buildings have been constructed on the mountain. There are more than
one hundred temples and monasteries. The main attractions include the
Baoguo Temple, Fuhu Temple, Leiyin Temple and many other spots. A visitor
may think they are caught in a medieval time warp with a steady stream
of pilgrims wearing straw hats, toting makeshift baggage, assisted by
walking canes and waving fans. In 1996, Mt. Emei and the Grand Buddha
in Leshan were included in the List of the World Famous Cultural Relics.