Getting Around

Many visitors come to Emei Shan to hike, and for those, placing one foot in front of the other is the best mode of transportation. Maps are easy to come by and you are encouraged to wander around the mountain, popping into the monasteries along the way. For the rest, a bus will take you about halfway up the mountain for around RMB 20 or pretty close to the top for RMB 40. A cable car will get you within a few steps of the summit.

To and from Emei Shan

Most likely you'll start out on your trip to Emei Shan from the town of Emei, located 6.5 kilometers from the mountain's entrance (at Baoguo village). Trips to Emei Town usually depart from Chengdu, the transportation hub of Sichuan, by train or bus (a two or three hour trip usually).

Bus

There is no direct bus route from Emei Town to the park entrance in Baoguo. Most visitors opt to catch a taxi for the approximately RMB 20 trip. If you insist on public transportation, try to find the No. 1 bus near at the long-distance bus station. Ride the No. 1 for one stop and transfer to the No. 5, which will get you to Baoguo. There are buses returning to Emei Town from the gate at Baoguo and also buses directly back to Chengdu (and Leshan and Chongqing if you're continuing on).

Train

Train travel exists between Emei Town and Chengdu, Kunming and Wushihe. The train station is 3.5 kilometers from town, but the No. 4 bus or a cab will get you there with no problem.