Martial Arts Novel Lover: A Foreign Reporter's Experience of E'mei Martial Art

On September 12th, 2016, journalists engaging in Interview Activities To Foreign Media To Emeishan City in 2016 had a tour to the Golden Summit of Mt.Emei, the Great Buddha Temple and had a taste of the stunning scenery and the unique Buddhism and martial arts as well.

In the morning, over 20 media outlets, including the foreign ones and the central ones, took the tour to the Golden Summit of Mt.Emei, exploring natural spectacles and Buddhism. “It’s a pure spiritual journey when I find myself is closer to sky at the Golden Summit. It’s like traveling in clouds.” Elwan, journalist with Middle East News Agency said. Apart from extensive historical culture of Mt. Emei, what astonished Elwan most was that the temple and giant Buddha statue were built at 3079 meters high above the sea. The Buddha statue, which Elwan referred to, is the one that erected on the summit with its height of 48 meters ( 6 meters for its base and 27 meters for its width and length.) and weight of 660 tons. Made of copper and gold and decorated with black granite, the Buddha statue reminds the highest one in the world. Erected by the side of Shesheng Cliff, the statue, along with three Halls in gold, silver and bronze, created a heaven-like surroundings where nature and Buddhism integrate together, which impressed all the journalists.

Apart from Buddhism, Mt.Emei Martial Arts, the state-level intangible cultural heritage, is one of unique tourism resources as well. In the last half day, the Great Buddhism Temple saw the presence of journalists and martial arts performance as well. The breath-taking performance with various weapons, such as Emei Fisting, Emei Blade, Emei Spear, Emei Sword, Emei Luohan Fisting, Emei Horse Whisk, Emei Stabs, Emei Xingyi Sword, Emei Xiaohong Fisting, Emei Cane and Kids’ Kungfu, won rounds of applaud from journalists. With curiosity, presented guests started learning and imitating the style and movements of Emei Martial Arts.

"The view is stunning here and the extensive Buddhism here shares a lot in common with Buddhism in Vietnam." Su Liming, journalist with Nhan Dan News Agency of Vietnam said excitedly. Though Kung Fu novels by Jin Yong and Gu Long are no foreign for Vietnamese, it was still the first time for him to witness Chinese martial arts in live.