Cliff Carvings

Facing the largest eco-tourism square in Mount Emei, the Cliff Carvings are located beside the Yoga Path, backed by Hongzhu Peak to the north, with the Yoga River flowing gently by, adding a sense of tranquility and refined charm. In front of the Cliff Carvings, one can't help but be awed by the long history of Mount Emei and moved by its majestic presence as the “Foremost Under Heaven.” The nine vermilion characters on the cliff—“The Foremost Mountain in the Divine Land” and “Leader of All Mountains”—declare Mount Emei’s prominent status among China’s famed mountains, showcasing its natural and cultural allure to the world. Surrounding these are quotes from notable figures across different dynasties, including the Wei-Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing periods, each offering their perspective on Mount Emei as the “Foremost Mountain.” Examples include: “The Three Emei Peaks tower above the Five Great Mountains, surpassing all others in beauty—this is the foremost mountain in the land of Jambudvipa.” (Wei-Jin? Monk Baizhang, the Thousand-Year Sage); “From base to summit, Mount Emei spans seventy li, thirty li longer than Mount Tai, standing solitary, lofty, and cold, nearly touching the Western Buddhist realm—it is indeed the foremost mountain of Jambudvipa.” (Yuan? Guo Yi, *Snow-Shod Hermitage Notes*); “The Divine Land has three great sacred sites, forming the Buddhist realm of Jambudvipa: first, Mount Emei; second, Mount Wutai; third, Mount Potalaka—thus, Mount Emei is the foremost mountain of the Divine Land!” (Ming? Yuan Zirang, *Record of Two Mountains*); “Mount Emei is the foremost mountain of Jambudvipa, the place where the Heavenly Emperor bestowed the Dao and where Samantabhadra manifested—its wonders and spiritual potency are beyond the mundane world.” (Qing? Jiang Gao, *Record of a Journey to Mount Emei*); “The landscapes of Shu, such as Mount Emei, which bears frost and hail even in summer, are renowned in inscriptions and rival the Kunlun Mountains.” (Jin? Wang Xizhi, *Letter to Xie An*); “The beauty of the Three Emei Peaks surpasses all under heaven—why cross the sea in search of Penglai?” (Ming? Zhou Hongmo, *Mount Emei, Foremost Under Heaven*); “Samantabhadra is the eldest son of the Buddha, and Mount Emei is the leader of all mountains. Its mountain range originates from Kunlun, traverses the Onion Range, and converges here as Mount Emei, before branching into the Five Great Mountains.” (Ming? Fu Guangzhai, *Inscription on the Golden Hall of Samantabhadra at Mount Emei*); “Among the four famed mountains under heaven, Mount Emei stands as one. It rivals Kunlun, and none of the Five Great Mountains can surpass it.” (Qing? Zhang Nenglin, *Ode to Ascending Mount Emei*)

The Cliff Carvings are a cultural tourism attraction.

Cliff Carvings

Facing the largest eco-tourism square in Mount Emei, the Cliff Carvings are located beside the Yoga Path, backed by Hongzhu Peak to the north, with the Yoga River flowing gently by, adding a sense of tranquility and refined charm. In front of the Cliff Carvings, one can't help but be awed by the long history of Mount Emei and moved by its majestic presence as the “Foremost Under Heaven.” The nine vermilion characters on the cliff—“The Foremost Mountain in the Divine Land” and “Leader of All Mountains”—declare Mount Emei’s prominent status among China’s famed mountains, showcasing its natural and cultural allure to the world. Surrounding these are quotes from notable figures across different dynasties, including the Wei-Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing periods, each offering their perspective on Mount Emei as the “Foremost Mountain.” Examples include: “The Three Emei Peaks tower above the Five Great Mountains, surpassing all others in beauty—this is the foremost mountain in the land of Jambudvipa.” (Wei-Jin? Monk Baizhang, the Thousand-Year Sage); “From base to summit, Mount Emei spans seventy li, thirty li longer than Mount Tai, standing solitary, lofty, and cold, nearly touching the Western Buddhist realm—it is indeed the foremost mountain of Jambudvipa.” (Yuan? Guo Yi, *Snow-Shod Hermitage Notes*); “The Divine Land has three great sacred sites, forming the Buddhist realm of Jambudvipa: first, Mount Emei; second, Mount Wutai; third, Mount Potalaka—thus, Mount Emei is the foremost mountain of the Divine Land!” (Ming? Yuan Zirang, *Record of Two Mountains*); “Mount Emei is the foremost mountain of Jambudvipa, the place where the Heavenly Emperor bestowed the Dao and where Samantabhadra manifested—its wonders and spiritual potency are beyond the mundane world.” (Qing? Jiang Gao, *Record of a Journey to Mount Emei*); “The landscapes of Shu, such as Mount Emei, which bears frost and hail even in summer, are renowned in inscriptions and rival the Kunlun Mountains.” (Jin? Wang Xizhi, *Letter to Xie An*); “The beauty of the Three Emei Peaks surpasses all under heaven—why cross the sea in search of Penglai?” (Ming? Zhou Hongmo, *Mount Emei, Foremost Under Heaven*); “Samantabhadra is the eldest son of the Buddha, and Mount Emei is the leader of all mountains. Its mountain range originates from Kunlun, traverses the Onion Range, and converges here as Mount Emei, before branching into the Five Great Mountains.” (Ming? Fu Guangzhai, *Inscription on the Golden Hall of Samantabhadra at Mount Emei*); “Among the four famed mountains under heaven, Mount Emei stands as one. It rivals Kunlun, and none of the Five Great Mountains can surpass it.” (Qing? Zhang Nenglin, *Ode to Ascending Mount Emei*)