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Baoguo
Use Baoguo as a base for Emeishan National Park: one night before the climb, or skip it if you're not hiking the mountain.
Baoguo is the gateway town to Emeishan National Park, a sacred Buddhist mountain. It has basic accommodation, cheap noodle shops and a few temples, but the real reason to come is the mountain. Most visitors stay one night before starting the climb, then move on.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot), Jan–Feb (cold, some trails icy)
- Airports
- Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU) · Chengdu Tianfu (TFU)
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Baoguo110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Baoguo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyBaoguo is safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire · 120 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckChengdu Shuangliu (CTU) Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (About 2 h by bus or taxi to Baoguo; check direct buses to Emeishan).
- Getting aroundWalk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealBowl of noodles¥10–12 (≈ US$2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi to Emei city¥30–50 (≈ US$5–7)
- Metro or bus rideBus to Emei city¥2–5 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personCN¥30 (≈ US$5)
- Mid-range bedBudget double room, a night, per roomCN¥150 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedBudget double room, a night, per roomCN¥300 (≈ US$45)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥150 (≈ US$25) · Mid CN¥300 (≈ US$45) · High CN¥500 (≈ US$70)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU) Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (About 2 h by bus or taxi to Baoguo; check direct buses to Emeishan) · Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (About 2.5 h by taxi or bus; check connections)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jun (16 rain days), driest Dec (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Baoguo: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
16 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
14 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
13 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk. The town is small; everything is within 15 minutes on foot. Taxis and local buses connect to Emei city (about 10 km).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Emeishan National Park
goDoor to door: Immediate
Walk from Baoguo town to the park entrance (about 10 min); then hike or take the cable car.
The main reason to be here. Allow a full day for the summit and back.
Emei city
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Bus 5 then bus 1, or taxi (about 10 km (6.2 mi), 20 min).Bus 5 then bus 1, or taxi (about 6.2 mi (10 km), 20 min).
For train connections and more dining options.
Leshan Giant Buddha
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus from Emei city to Leshan (about 1 h), then local bus.
Combine with Emeishan for a 2-day trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Baoguo Road / near bus station
Closest to the park entrance and bus station; most budget hotels and hostels here.
Side streets towards the mountain
Quieter, with a few guesthouses and the 'Food Street'.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥100–200 (≈ US$14–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥200–400 (≈ US$30–60) excl. bed
- High
- ¥400 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget double room1 × 1 night × CN¥150 | CN¥150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥300 | CN¥600 |
| Emeishan park entrance fee2 × CN¥160 · check | CN¥320 |
| Cable car (one way)2 × CN¥65 · check | CN¥130 |
| Bus from Chengdu to Baoguo2 × CN¥70 · check | CN¥140 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥134 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥737 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,474≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bowl of noodles | ¥10–12 (≈ US$2) |
| Steamed buns (corn skin) | ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bus to Emei city | ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi to Emei city | ¥30–50 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Hotel dorm bed | ¥30–80 (≈ US$5–12) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Prices are higher than in nearby towns because of tourism.
- Some restaurants may not serve non-Mandarin speakers well; walk away and find another.
- Last buses from Emeishan summit leave by late afternoon; plan your descent.
- Hot springs are in resort hotels; check if they are open to non-guests.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Chengdu (check address); most other countries have embassies in Beijing or consulates in Chengdu.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus from Chengdu to Baoguo: about ¥70 (≈ US$10), about 2 h (check)
- Taxi from Baoguo to Emei city: ¥30–50 (≈ US$5–7), about 20 min
- Emeishan park entrance: ¥160 (≈ US$25) (check)
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much? (duō shǎo qián?)
- 我不懂 — I don't understand (wǒ bù dǒng)
- 车站在哪里？ — Where is the bus station? (chē zhàn zài nǎ lǐ?)
- 一碗面，谢谢 — One bowl of noodles, please (yī wǎn miàn, xiè xiè)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Baoguo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot), Jan–Feb (cold, some trails icy) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Baoguo Temple, Fuhu Temple, Mt. Emei Museum.
- Eat pages with last orders and English-friendly restaurants.
- Transport schedules from Chengdu to Baoguo (bus, train).
- Ski season details for Leidongping.
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