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Adoring Mount Emei Congregation Resumed Thousands of People Joined the Grand Event

Time: 18th May, 2017

Adoring Mount Emei Congregation of all previous years

Sichuan which owns a vast land and a rich cultural history, the beautiful scenery of it is also countless. Dujiangyan which benefits the land of abundance, Qingcheng Mountain the birthplace of Taoism, the Giant Stone Buddha at Leshan which is a art treasure of statues carved on the stone...... Among them, the most attention is Mount Emei, the sacred palace of buddhism, the magnificent and beautiful Mount Emei stands upright, opens her arms to all the tourists.

This summer, Mount Emei scenic area launched a series of interesting activities, which made the resumed “adoring Mount Emei congregation” popular again after years of silence, tens of thousands of people took part. We can foresee the future to visit Mount Emei, "adoring Mount Emei congregation" will become a grand new theme.

The sunrise of Mount Emei

It is reported that "adoring Mount Emei congregation" is one of the biggest event in Sichuan and Chongqing to bless and pray. During the reign of Emperor Qianlong and Jiaqing in Qing Dynasty, "adoring Mount Emei congregation" is the most popular event, has been for two hundred years.

Today, Mount Emei scenic spot restarts "adoring Mount Emei congregation" event, which can be seen as connecting link between past events and new practices. At present, mountaineering has become more and more people's life style of leisure, come to Emei “adoring mountain”, visitors will get mountaineering, summering, sightseeing, leisure and praying to the Buddha as one of the brand-new experience. Whether you are devout pilgrims, or stimulate sports enthusiasts, or photography fancier, senior chowhound, there is always a way for you.