The closest airport to Emeishan City is in Chengdu, approximately 2.5 hours away by car. There are also overnight buses that leave from Xinnanmen Bus Station. It is quite reasonable to hire a driver and car from Chengdu and take the three lane expressway. Emeishan City is less than 30km from Leshan so transferring here first is also an option.

You can walk as little or a much as you want to. It is easy to spend three whole days on Mount Emei and while buses can take you up to the various levels and basecamps, there is certainly no shortage of walking tracks for those looking for a bit of exercise. There are several cable cars that take the sting out of the ascents, and even a purser service (consisting of a specialized stretcher-like flatbed carried by two men) for those who want to see more than their legs will allow them. For the most part, the paths are paved and safe in wet conditions, but you will encounter a lot of stairs and should wear comfortable shoes!

As with the majority of China, the city feels very safe and you are unlikely to have any troubles from the hospitable local people. The monkeys on Mount Emei are a potential threat depending on their mood when you visit. So long as you don’t provoke them and remain calm in their presence they are very easy to get along with and should be enjoyed,not feared. On a side note, to avoid being ripped off you should be aware that in China, bargaining is a way of life and the first price you hear in most places (unless it is clearly written down) is usually not the final price.

Do not miss the Golden Summit, especially if you wake up on a clear day. The Wannian Temple is also worth a look and of course the Leshan Grand Buddha should be included in all itineraries.
Also, anyone with a love of spicy food will certainly not be disappointed… Sichuan is the home of spicy food and an authentic Sichuan hotpot can be an experience in itself. The famous hotpots feature two types of spice, a "ma" spice which numbs the mouth and a "la" spice which is the regular chili flavour that most westerners will have tasted before,but possibly never in such quantity!

Yes! The Tibetan Macaques are a national treasure and certainly add a bit of spice to the mountainside. They are native to the mountain but have had significant exposure to tourists and are now, if anything, too confident around people. The monkeys can be seen all over the mountain but there are certain hotspots where they congregate and eat anything that is thrown their way. You should, of course, refrain from feeding them but the sad fact of the matter is that they are commonly seen eating junk food and even drinking from soda cans. When walking past your bags need to be zipped up tight (with the zips hidden!) and any loose equipment such as cameras should be carefully guarded. With this in mind you should relish the chance to see these incredible creatures in a semi natural environment.