To get to Mount Emei from Chengdu, you have several transportation options. Mount Emei is a famous Buddhist mountain located approximately 150 kilometers southwest of Chengdu. Here are the most common ways to reach Mount Emei:
Bus:
Take a bus from Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station (新南门汽车站) or Moziqiao Bus Station (磨子桥汽车站) to Mount Emei directly. Buses run frequently, and the journey takes approximately 2-3 hours.
Private Car or Taxi:
You can hire a private car or take a taxi from Chengdu to Mount Emei. This option offers more convenience and flexibility, but it can be more expensive compared to public transportation.
High-speed Train:
Take a train from Chengdu to Mount Emei. Trains run regularly, and the journey takes around 1-2 hours. From Emeishan City, you can take a local bus or a taxi to the Mount Emei scenic area, which is only about 4 Kilometers away. Remember! Get off at Mount Emei Station instead of Emei City Station.
Timetable of High-speed Trains from Chengdu East Railway Station to Mount Emei Railway Station:
| Train No. | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Cost |
| C6273 | 6.34 | 7.54 | 1 hour 20 minutes | 65 RMB |
| C6269 | 7.38 | 8.47 | 1 hour 29 minutes | 65 RMB |
| C6251 | 7.40 | 9.07 | 1 hour 27 minutes | 65 RMB |
| C6253 | 8.38 | 9.48 | 1 hour 10 minutes | 62 RMB |
| C6303 | 9.37 | 10.53 | 1 hour 16 minutes | 65 RMB |
| C6307 | 11.05 | 12.21 | 1 hour 16 minutes | 65 RMB |
| C6255 | 12.12 | 13.37 | 1 hour 25 minutes | 65 RMB |
| C6327 | 13.48 | 15.09 | 1 hour 21 minutes | 65 RMB |
| C6329 | 14.06 | 15.35 | 1 hour 29 minutes | 65 RMB |
| C6257 | 15.24 | 16.41 | 1 hour 17 minutes | 65 RMB |
| C6315 | 17.33 | 19.13 | 1 hour 40 minutes | 65 RMB |
| C6281 | 19.20 | 20.23 | 1 hour 3 minutes | 65 RMB |
| C6323 | 20.25 | 21.57 | 1 hour 32 minutes | 65 RMB |
Once you reach the base of Mount Emei, there are several entrance gates to the mountain. The most popular entrance is the Baoguo Temple area, where you can start your ascent. From there, you can choose to hike up the mountain or take a cable car to reach the Golden Summit, which offers breathtaking views.
