Situated at the foot of Emei Shan, Baoguo Temple is the largest and most impressive temple in the area, and also a good gateway to start your visit to the mountain. A round trip from here should take approximately three days so make sure you are prepared before you set off! A temple was first built here during the Ming Dynasty, constructed on a slope, with four halls built on top of one another. There are various religious relics and calligraphic exhibits on display and the hotel at the back of the complex was once a retirement home for Communist party members!