pilgrims, monkey, Xixiang Chi monastery and temple, Elephant Bathing Pool, Emei Shan mountains, World Heritage Site, UNESCO, China, Asia

asia buddhist holy mountains of china mount emei shan sichuan province text uli franz unesco verlag frederking und thaler world heritage site architecture ascend ascent belief buddhism building convent countryside elevation environment faith high hill holy holy places house house of worship landscape monastery mountain mountain range nature order path pavilion philosophy religion religious community religious home retreat sacred sacred mountains secluded si sightseeing stair stairs stairway steep steps teaching temple theology tourism track tracks trail trails travel way worship