Notes from Emei
Golden Summit
The Bodhisattva riding an elephant is called Samantabhadra, and its Sanskrit name is "Sammandobhadra", which means universal virtuousness.
The six teeth represent the six paramitas - giving, observing precepts, patience, diligence, meditation, and wisdom. The six-tusked white elephant is the manifestation of the Bodhisattva, symbolizing "vast deeds and complete merits."
The high-speed train from Chengdu costs $62 and takes more than an hour to reach Emei (please note that there are two stations, Emei and Emeishan). I made an appointment with my college roommate whom I haven’t seen for a long time. It’s a lucky thing and a lucky friendship.
Leidongping
After entering the scenic spot gate, there is still 40 kilometers to reach. The self-driving tour terminal is called zero kilometers, which is not zero kilometers away from the scenic spot. You must change here. The scenic bus ride costs $50 round trip, and the entrance fee is $160 (the teacher's certificate is half price during the summer vacation! Unexpectedly, the scenic spot only recognizes Teacher's Day, wow~ I'm so angry). The student ID card is half price, and local citizens are $10/envy face.
The bus ends at Leidongping, which is the route most people take to visit the Golden Summit. After getting off the bus, you need to walk 1.5 kilometers to the ropeway, which costs $65 to go up and takes five minutes. We chose to go up the ropeway (my body was really useless) and walk down the mountain. (It is recommended to buy all the tickets together at the zero kilometer mark to avoid queuing up again)
King Jiji
In the 1.5 kilometers between Leidongping and the ropeway, Many monkeys are doing business. With a nimble jump, they take the sausages from passers-by's hands for themselves. They stand on the railings and take photos with tourists in cooperation.
I don’t know if it’s because I have a weak constitution, but every time I watch the sunrise over the sea of clouds, the weather is always bad, which is bad!
Under the Golden Dome Staircase
This door is really suitable for taking pictures! Shoot them all for me!
After getting off the ropeway, there is still some distance to walk. Passing by the Golden Summit Hotel, you can see the Puxian Bodhisattva on the Golden Summit around the corner. It may be more special if it is under the sunshine. The weather changes on the top of the mountain. There are many storms, dark clouds, clear skies, and continuous light rain. This place is a blind spot for weather forecasting, haha.
Six-tusked White Elephant
I can’t explain why, but I have a special liking for this picture. It’s when the web map turns into the building in front of you, when the wind on the mountain top blows your face along with the clouds, when the bells of the Buddhist places shrouded in smoke keep ringing, when the body is extremely tired, but the spirit is happy and relaxed.
Xiaosongxu
While walking and stopping along the way, I met a cute little squirrel, and the mist and green forest changed the scenery as I moved. The friends cheered each other up. come on. It turns out that I like mountain climbing because I like the kind of journey where I can’t give up and have to keep moving forward.
Sisters are paired up, twice as happy
This trip was really due to the unexpected postponement of the exam, and I also wanted to relax and unwind from the nervousness before the exam. Apart from the Golden Summit, it gave me the greatest feeling The scenery and the family atmosphere of a friend’s house.
The last touching words
My uncle sent us to the foot of the mountain and waited for almost 10 hours (because my uncle has been to the Golden Summit many times), just to let us have fun. , I saved you from the trouble of taking a ride. I was really very patient. My friend who was not feeling well that day insisted on accompanying me to fulfill my dream of seeing the Golden Summit. She took very good care of me. My sister who was traveling with me was so kind and helpful *** It’s the same topic. Sure enough, similar people are always attractive. Delicious food for every meal every day, hard-working Zhenzhen, considerate and considerate, who set off to pick me up at the high-speed rail station 4 hours in advance, the enthusiastic aunt who saw me off before leaving, and the smiling grandma... such a warm family.
A car suddenly jumped out from the side on the road. My uncle’s superb driving skills prevented an accident. Friend: (in a very gentle voice) Fortunately, my dad is great. The uncle is also very gentle and humble. Thinking about myself, it seems that I have never praised my father so naturally.
I joked: I finally know why you are so kind, because your parents are so gentle and kind. In the two days of getting along, there were so many indescribable details that left us only moved.
See you next time~