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Emeishan (Mount Emei) Jade Buddha Temple Longhua Temple
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Emeishan (Mount Emei)

Emeishan (Mount Emei), located near Chengdu,the capital of Sichuan Province during a medieval time warp, receives a steady stream of pilgrims with their straw hats, makeshift baggage, walking canes and fans. It is one of the four sacred Buddhist mountains in China. On the mountain there are many sites of ancient Buddhist activities. Ever since the introduction of Buddhism into China, Buddhist building have been built on mountainsides. There are more than one hundred temples and monasteries. Now the main attraction spots include the Baoguo Temple, Fuhu Temple, Leiyin Temple and many other spots. In 1996, Emeishan and the Grand Buddha in Leshan received global recognition when they were added to the list of World Famous Cultural Relics by UNESCO.


Baoguo Monastery

This monastery was built in the 16th century, enlarged in the 17th century by Emperor Kangxi, and rebuilt in recent years. Its 3.5 meter porcelain Buddha, made in 1415, is housed near the Sutra library. To the left of the gate is a rockery for potted miniature trees and rare plants.

 
Wannian Monastery

The Wannian Temple was built in the 4th century and is 1,043 meters above sea level but was burned several times over the centuries. The present brick building was reconstructed in the Ming Dynasty and the rest of the existing buildings were built after liberation. The Brick Hall, a domed building with small stoops on it, was built of bricks. In the hall is a statue of the bodhisattva Puxian on a white elephant, 8.5 meters high, cast in copper and bronze. It weighs an estimated 62,000 kilograms.

Qingyin Tower

Qingyin Tower, 800 meters above sea level, was built in the 4th century. It is one of the famous scenic spots on Emeishan . Under the tower is the "Double Flying Bridge", under which two streams flow.
Golden Summit

At 3077 meters, the magnificent Golden Summit Temple is as far as most hikers can climb. Covered with glazed tile and surrounded by white marble balustrades, it now covers an area of 1,695 square meters. The original temple had a bronze-coated roof, which is how it got the name Jinding "Golden Top" as well as "Golden Summit".