Hongchunping Temple

Hongchunping Temple is a Buddhist sanctuary situated on Mount Emei at an elevation of around 1,100 meters (3,600 feet). The complex contains a front gate, a hall dedicated to the Four Heavenly Kings, and a main worship hall housing religious statuary.

The temple was established in 1790 following a fire that destroyed the original Thousand Buddha Temple at this location. Its name comes from three ancient Ailanthus trees that have grown on the site for over a thousand years.

The central hall houses a Samantabhadra statue surrounded by eighteen Arhat figures on both sides of the walls. This arrangement reflects how visitors pause here to observe and honor these sacred images while moving through the mountain pilgrimage routes.

The temple sits along the main hiking routes of Mount Emei and functions as a natural stopping point during the climb. Dense forest surrounds the grounds, so wear sturdy footwear and watch your footing on the mountain paths.

Morning mist and rain around these grounds rank among Mount Emei's ten distinguished natural scenes. On damp mornings, the forest here creates a distinctive interplay of fog and filtered light that draws visitors to photograph the changing conditions throughout the day.

Inception: 1790

GPS coordinates: 29.55449,103.38382

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:01