Ganzi | Every scene along the southern route of Genie in July feels like a fairytale.

"The romance of Western Sichuan lies in the coexistence of snow-capped mountains and faith." When the pyramid-shaped snow peak of Genie Sacred Mountain reflects in the "Eye of Genie," and the sulfur mist rises from the wild hot springs in Dingzhen's hometown... this place fulfills all my imaginations of Tibetan lands—light trekking, deep cultural immersion, and popular photo spots. Unlock the aesthetics of Western Sichuan in 6 days! 📸 Three Iconic Photography Spots 1⃣ Eye of Genie: The Earth's Pupil ▫ Arrive an hour before sunrise! Use a drone to capture a bird's-eye view from 200 meters high—the circular wetland and morning mist resemble "eyelashes." When the golden sunlight hits the mountain peak, the lake surface transforms into a golden canvas. 2⃣ Sister Lakes: The Tears of the Gods ▫ Located by the viewing platform along National Highway 318. In the afternoon, the lake water turns Tiffany blue. Frame the road, snow peaks, and twin lakes together for a stunning shot. 3⃣ Ranrika Village: Dingzhen's Fairytale World ▫ Soak your feet in a wild hot spring for just 30 RMB, with Genie Snow Mountain as the backdrop, capturing the essence of local life. ▫ Learn to milk yaks with the villagers, wear Tibetan robes, and cuddle lambs. 🙏 Immersive Tibetan Cultural Experiences ✔ Touch the "Three Treasures of Genie" at Xinleng Ancient Temple Lamas will showcase the temple's sacred relic—a reversed white conch (clockwise spirals symbolize auspiciousness in Tibetan Buddhism). Remember to gently touch the relic with your forehead to receive blessings. ✔ Half-day as a practitioner at Muya Monastery Spin prayer wheels with nuns, encounter free-roaming spotted deer, and bring Dali Garden bread to attract the "foodie" deer. ✔ Lungta Ceremony The guide will prepare colorful wind horse papers. At a 4,500-meter-high mountain pass, toss them into the sky while shouting your wishes. 🏔 Highlights of the Trip ▪ Transportation: Travel in style with a Tank 300 SUV for groups of 4. ▪ Accommodation: Tibetan-style homestay in Ranrika Village with floor heating! Perfect for night photography of the Milky Way. ▪ Cuisine: Enjoy butter tea with tsampa in Litang and yak meat hotpot in Xinduqiao. ▪ Bonus: Swing at Yuzixi for a silhouette of Gongga Snow Mountain, and interactive photography at the "Shouting Spring" in Cuopu Valley. Itinerary: ▸ Day 1: Free city walk in Chengdu ▸ Day 2: Chengdu - Honghaizi - Kangding Airport Road - Yuzixi/Ge Dila Mu - Xinduqiao ▸ Day 3: Xinduqiao - Ga'ersi/Zheqin Temple - Tianlu 18 Bends - Genie Sacred Mountain - Eye of Genie - Dingzhen's Hometown - Wild Hot Springs - Ranrika Village ▸ Day 4: Ranrika Village - Xinleng Ancient Temple - Full Traverse of Genie Southern Route - Batang ▸ Day 5: Batang - Cuopu Valley - Haizi Mountain - Sister Lakes - Xinduqiao ▸ Day 6: Xinduqiao - Tagong Grassland - Kangding - Chengdu ☑ Best season: Flower bloom from June to August. Large temperature differences (bring both down jackets and sun protection). ☑ Don't push through altitude sickness! Medical oxygen bottles are provided in the vehicle. "After experiencing Genie, other landscapes feel like mere compromises."