The conscious siting of so many of the cultural monuments, particularly of traditional architecture, within the natural environment makes it a cultural laMount Emei is also notable for its exceptionally rich vegetation, ranging from subtropical evergreen forests to subalpine pine forests. Covering an area of 15,400 ha in two discrete areas – the Mount Emei and the Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Areas – the property is an area of natural beauty into which the human element has been integrated with skill and subtlety.ndscape of very high order.