Mount Emei

    Mount Emei in Sichuan Province in Southwest China is one of the most well-known summer destinations in China thanks to its pleasant weather, congenial(宜人的) atmosphere, the inspiring natural scenery, and the influence of the Buddhist culture. The mountain is characterized by lofty ancient trees, impressive waterfalls, pristine（纯洁的） brooks, and numerous Buddhist temples. 

    Mount Emei is noted for considerable weather differences between various spots on the mountain. A 14 centigrade degree difference in temperature has been reported between the foot of the mountain and its peak. It’s not uncommon for it to be hot at the foot of the mountain and cool and pleasant higher up the mountain. 

    Mount Emei is a natural “Oxygen Bar”, where the average Negative Oxygen Ions (负氧离子) in one cubic meter reach 0.1 million to 1 million which is 500-1000 times more than that in its city cousins. Scientists have confirmed that adequate negative oxygen ions (10.000 or above in one cubic meter air) in the air can motivate the metabolization (新陈代谢) of the human body to repel exhaustion, improve sleep, and prolong life.   

    Mount Emei is a sacred Buddhist haven. It is one of the four most divine Buddhism Mountains in China. This Buddhist legacy mainly contained in the numerous temples and the buildings bear witness to the unusual historical role of the mountain in Buddhism development since the religion was introduced to China over 2,000 years ago. The mountain enjoys great popularity among Buddhists in China. Every morning streams of Buddhist pilgrims armed with joss sticks conquer the steep stairs of the mountain and swarm into the countless temples.   

Mount Emei not only provides physical space to travelers but affords a personal exposure to the intimacy of nature and China’s Buddhism culture. A gnarled(多节的) ancient tree, a winding stream, waterfall, and a Buddhist temple will be a reminder of the resiliency（弹性） of nature and pristine civilization.

Abridged and revised from                  

 http://www.chinahighlights.com/leshan/attraction/mount-emei.htm