In the morning at 6:30 a.m . Markus sets off to see the sunrise at the golden summit. Unfortunately there was a lot of fog, but the atmosphere was mystical. A temple was open and the monks performed their morning ritual. Sylvia stayed in the room, unfortunately her nose is tight, I’m sure it will get better soon. After the Chinese breakfast, which feels very strange to us, we go back to the gondola at 9 o’clock . So, the way from yesterday in the opposite direction. Everything has to be carried up by human hands, sometimes even people.
So, the way from yesterday in the opposite direction. With our driver we are at the Baoguo Temple in a few minutes. Sylvia was only moderately enthusiastic, climbing stairs again, but there were really only a few steps. And as always, yes, it was worth it. The Baoguo Temple, Service to the Fatherland, is one of the most important Buddhist temples in Mount Emei. The meaning is also that the parents, the teachers and all living beings should be thanked. In the first hall is the Buddha statue of Maitreya. Yes, in Tibet he looks different. But in China he always has a smile on his face and has a big belly. He stands for benevolence, love and kindness. There are three other halls. In the back there are seven Buddha statues, each weighing only 14 kilos. They were created in two parts. Made of glue, silk and fabric. Unfortunately, this craftsmanship is extinct. We enjoyed lunch with Maya nearby, got a coffee and were driven to the nearby train station. We now have time for pictures, texts and just being around. The hall at the train station fills up with people, various sounds and smells.
Again we take the high-speed train to Chonqing, there are many people in the waiting hall again, but it is now quite normal.
The driver is ready and takes us to the Merkur Hotel in 30 minutes. Something about the technology, the app AMap is the Chinese Google Maps and has been developed for about 5 years. At the traffic lights, the waiting times and green phases are displayed to the second. With the BYD, the vehicles around are shown to the driver.
The reception at the side reception is still special, three men sort Temu parcels at the back… Well, so the cleanliness of the hotel leaves a lot to be desired, everything is a bit grubby and worn, the rooms are OK. The bed is very comfortable. Why is the cleanliness so noticeable? It is basically very clean everywhere.
We are in the middle of the pedestrian zone and it smells different every three meters, buying shoes is still the order of the day, just across the street in the shopping center the selection is huge, we decide on a Li-Ning shoe. They are so comfortable, there is also a pair for Sylvia.
The pedestrian zone is very busy, it is also loud and you have no idea where to look first.
A few more Knuperfleisch pieces and then there is a Negroni with live music.