峨眉山 Emei Mountain — Jordan Hu

Jordan Hu

Most people come for the views.

Most people come for the views.

Some walk up to the summit (10,167 ft) to take a look at the statue of Samantabhadra.

Some walk up to the summit (10,167 ft) to take a look at the statue of Samantabhadra.

Many come to pray.

Many come to pray.

... Hella people come to pray.

... Hella people come to pray.

I came to take pictures.

I came to take pictures.

Halfway up the mountain, there is a small quarry with porters streaming in and out.

Halfway up the mountain, there is a small quarry with porters streaming in and out.

The men carry gravel.

The men carry gravel.

The women carry sand.

The women carry sand.

This guy is just a bad ass.

This guy is just a bad ass.

They all carry walking sticks to prop up their loads when they rest.

They all carry walking sticks to prop up their loads when they rest.

Until they reach this construction site at the top of the mountain.

Until they reach this construction site at the top of the mountain.

I asked one of the laborers how much he makes in a day. He said 150 RMB (23 USD).

I asked one of the laborers how much he makes in a day. He said 150 RMB (23 USD).

$23 a day?!

$23 a day?!

I told him he was a strong man.

I told him he was a strong man.