Sichuan Lao'eshan Scenic Area Tourism Guide
Scenic spot introduction:
Lao'eshan Scenic Area in Sichuan is very similar to Emei, and its scenery is not inferior to its scenery. Folk legend has it that this mountain came first and Mount Emei came later. Lao'e Mountain, with one peak rising up and surrounded by five lakes, is majestic, beautiful, strange, dangerous and secluded. It is a mountain-type scenic spot integrating religious pilgrimage, spiritual rest, summer vacation, leisure vacation, expansion training and other functions. When Buddhism was popular in ancient times, there were as many as 48 temples in the mountain. It was one of the first famous mountains in China where Buddhism was introduced. Nowadays, Lao'eshan gradually lifts its mysterious veil, welcoming batches of tourists from all over the world who come for pilgrimage, showing its unique historical charm.Attractions distribution:
Lao'eshan is located 20 kilometers west of Danling County, covering an area of 11.8 square kilometers. With Jinding as the highest point in the mountain, there are historical sites such as Sheshen Cliff, Jiulao Cave, Thousand Buddha Pagoda, Wannian Zen Temple, Buddha Ceremony Platform, Han Dynasty ancient temple ruins, Xianren Cave, Chenghuai Lake, Echo Wall, Heaven and Earth Stone, Couple trees, Jinxia Lake and other natural landscapes. The newly constructed Lao'eshan Forest Resort, Ten Thousand Mu Forest Park, Hunting Ground, etc. will also become good places for people to relax and travel.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 3A scenic spotScenic spot features:
Leisure, mountain climbing, summer vacation, pilgrimage, boating, religion, historic sites, mountains, lakes, forests, cliffsScenic spot map:
Transportation
Scenic spot location:
China>Sichuan Province>Meishan City>Danling County
How to get there:
Bus route: Take the bus from Chengdu Xinnanmen Station to Meishan Danling, the fare is 29 yuan; then transfer to the scenic spot's dedicated bus to the reception center, the fare is 10 yuan.
Self-driving route:
1. Take Chengya Expressway/Chengle Expressway in the direction of Chengdu, exit from Danling/Hongya exit, turn onto S106 and drive towards Danling; pass Renmei → Zhang On the field, just pass Zhou Laolin.
2. Take the Yuhuan Expressway in the direction of Ya'an and exit from the Hongya/S305 exit; pass through Hongzhou Bridge → Anxi River Bridge → Renmei → Zhangchang and pass Zhoulaolin.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Lao'eshan ticket price:
Tickets: 40 yuan/person
Sightseeing bus: 20 yuan/person
Preferential policies:
1. Half price for seniors over 60 years old (including 60 years old) with valid ID discount.
2. A half-price discount will be provided to teams of primary, secondary school students.
3. Children between 1.1 meters and 1.4 meters are entitled to a half-price discount.
4. Half-price discount for ID cards in Meishan area.
5. Holders of valid documents such as conversion certificates issued by provincial religious groups outside the province and those who belong to the same religion as those in the scenic area will receive a half-price discount.
6. Danling County 10.00 yuan/person with valid ID.
7. Student ID cards and Chengdu Panda Cards enjoy a 20% discount (30 yuan/person/time).
Scenic area opening hours:
07:00-19:00
Travel Tips
travelling guideline:
Folk festivals:
1. During the traditional pilgrimage meeting on June 6th (lunar calendar) every year, it is also the time for the tourism festival. There will be cultural performances, Jinding worship, Yuelao matchmaking, photography competitions, etc. Activity.
2. The Lao'eshan Tea Cultural Festival on March 3 will focus on locally produced Asan Xiumei, Ashan Yunwu, Maofeng green tea and black tea series products.
Special reminder: The road from Chenghuai Lake to Wannian Zen Temple is uphill. Tourists who are not physically fit can choose to take a sightseeing car up the mountain at the entrance of the scenic spot.
Tour route:
Two-day tour:
D1: Depart in the morning and have dinner at the restaurant of Lao'eshan Hotel at noon. In the afternoon, visit Chenghuai Lake, where you can fish, boat, and drink tea by the lake. Afterwards, we passed through Yuxi Stone, Tiandi Stone, Yuanyang River, etc. to reach Wannian Chanyuan. You can have dinner at the hotel restaurant, or choose a specialty restaurant to taste authentic farm food. After dinner, join the Happy Guozhuang bonfire party, dance, sing, eat barbecue, drink beer, and have endless fun. Overnight at Lao'eshan Hotel.
D2: Depart from the hotel after breakfast and pass through Dongpo Ridge to the main scenic spot, the Holy Scenery of Gods and the Buddha Ceremony Platform. You can see the thousand-year-old ginkgo tree, the cliff facing the wind, and make a wish in front of the Ten-faced Buddha. Then pass through the Jade Emperor Hall, Buddha Ceremony Platform, Chunyang Hall, etc. to reach Cuizhu Garden. At noon, enjoy a healthy vegetarian meal at Cuizhuyuan Restaurant. Return to the hotel in the afternoon and end the two-day happy trip.
Best time to visit:
Suitable for all seasons, with the most activities in summer.
Shopping recommendations:
(Shopping) Yunwu Maofeng, Chaoqing green tea, black tea series products, Zonggang special liquid, Ye brand liquid series of famous wines.
(Gourmet food) Health-preserving vegetarian food, special mountain wild vegetables; farmhouse nine bowls, stone-ground tofu pudding, high-mountain old bacon, etc.; Ashan running chicken, high-mountain river gorge fish, special tea banquet, etc.
Scenic spot map:
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Sichuan Lao'eshan Scenic Area Tourism Guide - Landforms
Sichuan Lao'eshan Scenic Area Tourism Guide - Chenghuai Lake
Sichuan Lao'eshan Scenic Area Tourism Guide - Buddha Ceremony Terrace
Sichuan Lao'eshan Scenic Area Tourism Guide - The Sleeping Buddha
Sichuan Lao'eshan Scenic Area Tourism Guide: Trees and Rocks
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