Wannian Si (Long Life Temple) dates originally from the 4th century CE; but underwent major reconstruction in the 9th century. However; only one building remains from the Ming Dynasty (1601); the Brick Hall. This is the oldest temple on the mountain.

At 3;099 metres (10;167 ft); Mt. Emei is the highest of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China. The patron bodhisattva of Emei is Samantabhadra; known in Chinese as Puxian. 16th and 17th century sources allude to the practice of martial arts in the monasteries of Mount Emei.