There's a lesser-known Buddhist mountain near Chengdu, the first Buddhist mountain in Sichuan.

Sichuan has a great number of temples, and I've visited quite a few of them, both large and small. I happened to learn that the first Buddhist mountain in Sichuan is near Chengdu, so I invited a friend to go hiking with me over the weekend and learn about the culture. During the reign of Emperor Ming of Han, a monk came from the Western Regions to practice Buddhism in Lao'e Mountain. His Dharma name was Yuanjue, and he was the founding master of the mountain. Buddhism entered Sichuan and flourished in Lao'e Mountain before spreading to Er'e Mountain (now Mount Emei), which shows the importance of Lao'e Mountain. Every year around the sixth day of the sixth lunar month, Lao'e Mountain holds a traditional mountain pilgrimage. This tradition has lasted for over a thousand years, and countless believers come here to pray for blessings every year. 📈 Itinerary: The overall hiking intensity of Lao'e Mountain is relatively low. After entering, you can first go to Chenghuai Lake to enjoy the lake view. If you bring children, you can also take a boat trip. After visiting Chenghuai Lake, you can climb the mountain along the Golden Summit direction. It takes about an hour to reach the top without a break. Next to the longest staircase, I was attracted by Baozi Temple. The temple was very quiet. When I entered, the monks were chanting scriptures and beating drums, which looked particularly sacred under the sunlight. Near the Golden Summit, if the weather is good, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding scenery, which is very suitable for climbing high and looking far. 📍 Location: Lao'e Mountain, Danleng County, Meishan City 🚗 Transportation: 1.5 hours by car