Emeishan Train Stations - Emeishan Railway Station & Emei Railway Station

Address: Xiuhu Avenue, Emeishan, Leshan, Sichuan 四川省成都市峨眉山市秀湖大道

Distance: Emeishan Railway Station is situated close to Baoguang Temple at the foot of Mount Emei, about 5km distance, very friendly for train travelers. It lies about 7km to the east Emei Railway Station in Emeishan City, about 36km west of Leshan Railway Station (the single high speed train station in Leshan City) and 40km to Leshan Giant Buddha, about 150km to Chengdu East Railway Station in the north.

How to Transfer from Emeishan Railway Station to Mount Emei

At the station square, there are taxi, several local city bus lines and special tourist buses offered for the convenience of tourists to Mount Emei scenic area. Public transportation may be a budget way for independent travelers, however, private transfer to Mount Emei directly by China Discovery is most recommended, because with our help, you won’t worry about the transportation, communication and schedule, can fully focus on sightseeing and the trip itself.

By Public Bus

After arrival, you can take Bus No.12 at the station square, or walk about 500m from the train station to take Emeishan public No.5 at Yaozhongxiao Station (药中校站). You will pass Emeishan Emeishan Tour Passenger Transport Center (峨眉山旅游客运中心) and get off at Baoguo Temple Station (报国寺站) near Baoguo Temple, or Fuhu Temple Station close to the Fuhu Temple at the mountain foot. You can easily find a huge choice of accommodation, including Holiday Inn Express and many local guesthouses and restaurants in the foothill base.

By Tourist Bus

There are also two special tourist bus lines operated from Emeishan Railway Station to major starting sites of Mount Emei, such as Bus Line 1 and Line 2 (business cars customized for luxury tour) going to Leidongping, Wannian Temple, Baoguo Temple.

Tips: 1.) At the foot of Mount Emei, there are a wide variety of accommodation and restaurants provided for overnight trippers. 2.) Baoguo Temple is starting point of both Western and Eastern Hiking of Mount Emei.

How to Transfer from Emei Railway Station to Mount Emei

By Bus: Local public buses like Bus No.1, 6, 8, 9 just runs between Emei Railway Station and downtown Emeishan City. You need to make additional transfer to Mount Emei if take the bus (costs nearly 1 ~1.5 hours).

By Taxi: Taking a taxi to the mountain scenic area needs about 20 minutes.

By Private Tour: Compared to lots of pre-arrival research, you’re highly suggested to book a private tour to enjoy worry-free pick-up and safe, clean and comfortable vehicle accompanied by our tour guide and local driver.

A Mount Emei tour can be finished in 1 to 3 days, depending on the length of your holiday and hiking route you decide to take and your physical condition. And visiting Mount Emei and Leshan Giant Buddha together is a good idea to view two UNESCO World Natural & Cultural properties in one side trip from Chengdu. For those has rush itinerary, 1 day Mount Emei tour is doable by taking Eco Bus and cable car up to save time and see the highlights on the top. 2 days are suitable for a classic Mount Emei hiking trip with staying one night on the mountain. You can hike from Wannian Temple to Leidongping, visit Huazang Temple and watch amazing sunrise from Golden Summit. If you truly are a hiking lover with good fitness, you can pack properly and hike major sections, visit more scenic spots to discover serene natural beauty, wild monkey and profound Buddhist culture of Mount Emei.

Best Mount Emei Tours 2025:

√ 2 Days Mount Emei Leshan Giant Buddha Smart Tour

√ 4 Days Classic Leshan Giant Buddha & Mount Emei Tour from Chengdu

√ 4 Days Mount Emei In-depth Hiking Tour (Western Route)

√ 3 Days Mount Emei Classic Walking Tour (Eastern Route)

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