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The Genie Cabin is truly stunning. The Alpine cabins of Western Sichuan Here, you can fulfill all your imaginations of the beauty of Western Sichuan: snow-capped mountains and glaciers, rivers and lakes, forests and grasslands, wetlands and hot springs, etc. Here, you can also satisfy your longing for the culture of Western Sichuan: ancient temples, ancient post stations, ancient villages, ancient watchtowers, ancient caves, and ancient rock paintings. Here, hidden away, is a secluded wooden cabin homestay, wild enough, and ecologically pristine. At the foot of the sacred Mount Genie, nestled among the continuous peaks, the cabins are scattered across the plateau like stars, dreamlike and fantastical, as if taken straight from the scenes of Heidi and her grandfather. The cabins are perched on the vast mountainside, each facing the majestic Kaimai Long Peak, allowing you to admire the 'Golden Mountain bathed in sunlight' without leaving the house. Room types include double rooms, single rooms, four-person rooms, and eight-person rooms, and camping is also an option. The night sky is perfect for star photography, incredibly beautiful. 🌈Surroundings: The Eye of Genie: Known as 'the eye leading to heaven,' it is about a 20-minute walk from the cabin, with the best viewing period being from September to October each year. Lao Leng Ancient Temple: A light hiking route, about 5km to and fro, with rushing streams, dense forests, and lively creatures accompanying you along the way. Ze Ba Village: The blue sky seems within reach, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, with meandering rivers in the valley and colorful wildflowers underfoot. Ge Mu Village: A hidden gem nestled in the valley, the village is situated by the water and surrounded by forests and snow-capped mountains.

The Genie Mountain, also known as the Genie Sacred Mountain, stands proudly in the center of the Hengduan Mountains and is the highest peak of the Shaluli Mountains, known as the 'Heart of the Hengduan'. Its main peak is the Gangpo Sacred Land (Genie Peak), with an altitude of 6204 meters, making it the third highest peak in Sichuan. Genie Mountain is located within the territory of Litang County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, with rivers and deep valleys crisscrossing, and petal-like continuous snow mountains surrounding Genie Mountain. It features attractions such as the Eye of Genie, grasslands, marshes, waterfalls, high mountain rock streams, glaciers, snow peaks, and natural ecological systems, as well as cultural landscapes like folk culture and nomadic culture. Genie Mountain is part of the world's largest and most typical ancient ice cap relic, the 'Haizi Mountain ancient ice cap'. In Tibetan, Genie is called 'Gama Ribba'. She is the 13th goddess among the 24 sacred mountains of Tibetan Buddhism in China, and also one of the eight great mandala sacred lands of Vajravarahi. In Tibet, the sacred lands of Vajravarahi are only the Himalayas and Genie Sacred Mountain. It is said that more than 2900 years ago, Buddha Shakyamuni praised Genie Sacred Mountain as a supreme and pure land for meditation.

After so many trips to Western Sichuan, you will still be amazed how incredibly beautiful the summer on the southern route of Genie is!! Genie is a place with few people and beautiful scenery, truly a divine level of summer!! Destination【Southern Route of Genie】 Traveling from Litang along the southern route of Genie, the scenery is picturesque, with wildflowers everywhere in spring and autumn. If time allows, it is recommended to take 2-3 days to complete this route, from Litang to Batang, If you are short on time or not confident in your driving skills, it is not recommended to cross the southern route of Genie. You can stay overnight in Xiaze Tong and then return to Litang the same way. 🌈【Scenic spots not to be missed along the way】 Yuzixi If the weather is good, it is recommended to go to Yuzixi to watch the sunset, surrounded by 360° of Mount Gongga and Yala Mountain, the sunset is super romantic. Litang This is also the highest city in the world, it is recommended to go directly to the back mountain of Changqing Ke'er Monastery to watch the sunset and the entire city, very beautiful Xiaze Tong Village This is Ding Zhen's hometown, with natural hot springs by the road, wildflowers covering the hillsides, and little wooden cabins facing Mount Genie and several snow-capped mountains, as if walking into the movie of Heidi and her grandfather. 👓Eye of Genie This season, the Eye of Genie doesn't have much water, but it is surrounded by snow-capped mountains! If you can wait for the sunset here, that beautiful scene is still fresh in my memory! Ze Ba Village My favorite village on the southern route of Genie, facing Mount Genie directly, it's also a good choice to have a picnic or camp on a lawn. 🚘【6-7 Day Itinerary for Western Sichuan + Southern Route of Genie】 1: Chengdu-Kangding-s434-Tagong-Xinduqiao Stay: Xinduqiao 2: Xinduqiao-Yajiang-Litang Stay: Litang 3: Litang-Southern Route of Genie-Xiaze Tong Village Stay: Xiaze Tong Village 4: Xiaze Tong-Eye of Genie-Ze Ba Village Stay: Batang 5: Batang-Sister Lakes-Litang-Xinduqiao Stay: Xinduqiao 6: Xinduqiao-Tagong-Gunong Village-s434-Chengdu (If you only have about 6 days, you can take this route. If you have more time, you can stay for two more days in the places you like, the scenery is on the way～) 【Other tips】 ❶The route from Chengdu to Tagong is the busiest with many cars and people. Once you pass Tagong and go further in, there are fewer and fewer people, and it is recommended to have some food in the car in case of traffic jams. ❷The first half of the southern route of Genie has good road conditions, the second half has poor road conditions and it is recommended to use an off-road vehicle. ❸The temperature changes greatly in high-altitude areas, be sure to bring a thick coat, it's very cold when it rains or on cloudy days. ❹This route is all in high-altitude areas, it is not recommended for those with severe altitude sickness to go

The sixth record of my self-driving trip in Western Sichuan Setting off from Litang, we traversed the southern route of Genie, and the ultimate beauty filled every photo we took. While organizing the photos on the computer, Cai Cai Juan'er felt the endless play of light and shadow was about to spill out of the screen, transforming the small square world of the room. In this issue, Cai Cai Juan'er summarizes six essential things to know before visiting the Eye of Genie based on our self-driving experience, so you won't miss the highlights along the way. Among them, three are less known, so don't miss them when you pass by during your self-drive. ❶ Please stop at the Tieshan Mountain Service Area (Photos 2, 3) The service area is the first stop on the southern route through Genie, with a nearby lake where you can walk to the lakeside. When the weather is clear, the colors are dreamily blue. Driving past the service area, you begin to ascend, and halfway up the mountain, there is a natural stone slope parking area where visitors can get their first distant view of the Genie mountain peaks. There is a huge boulder on the outer edge, suitable for visitors to take photos. ❷ Don't miss the Tieshan Mountain Pass (Photos 4–6) The Tieshan Mountain Pass is the first high point on the southern route through Genie. Here, the Genie peaks appear clearly in the visitors' view for the first time. There are several parking areas here, all worth stopping at to enjoy the view. ❸ The Yilaka Viewing Platform is a highlight (Photos 7–9) After that, the Genie peaks will temporarily disappear from the visitors' view. After reaching Genie Town, there are two roads to the Eye of Genie. If you choose the road through the village, the peaks will suddenly appear close at hand, and most visitors will be amazed and touched by the sight. This is the Yilaka Viewing Platform, where you can view the Genie peaks up close. From the main peak of Genie, which is 6240 meters high, to the left are Xiao Zha, Ka Qing Mailong, and other peaks ranging from 5000 to 6000 meters in altitude. ❹ The Genie Peak Viewing Platform is a hidden gem (Photos 10–12) Leaving Yilaka and continuing forward, there is a viewing platform ahead that requires a hike to the top, which is very niche. The view from the peak can be described as divine. Here, the main focus is on the main peak of Genie Mountain, which is 6240 meters high. ❺ This is how to photograph the Eye of Genie (Photos 13–15) After leaving the village, the paved road turns into a dirt road. However, when the weather is clear, the road conditions are still passable, and sedans can travel on it. Upon arrival, we found that the Eye of Genie is not only the eye that illuminates the hinterland of Genie but also a mirror reflecting the Genie peaks. Therefore, when taking photos, in addition to the classic overhead drone position, you can also capture the reflection of the snow-capped mountains from a level perspective. ❻ Things to note on a self-drive trip 📱 Navigation: Enter from the main gate of the Genie scenic area in Litang and set 'Eye of Genie' as your destination, with scenic views along the way. 🛣️ Road conditions: The road conditions are good before reaching the village, with asphalt roads making up the majority. After the village, it becomes a mountainous dirt road, and it is not recommended for sedans to travel in rainy or snowy weather. ⏳ Time: It is recommended to arrange a full day to slowly enjoy the scenery. ❄️ Season: All seasons are suitable for visiting. Personally, I think the scenery is better in autumn and winter. ▶️ The above content is summarized based on personal travel experience, please forgive any omissions. ▶️ Due to the timeliness, some scenes may have changed, current conditions prevail. ▶️ Address location information is provided by the website, please leave a message for more detailed information. ▶️ Cai Cai Juan'er and Mr. Dog have traveled to all the attractions accessible by sedan. 🔸🔹🔸 If you like self-driving tours and prefer the road less traveled, listen to the stories of Cai Cai Juan'er.

This year, we have unlocked many niche ways to play in various internet-famous or traditional popular travel destinations. For example, during the trip to Guilin at the beginning of the year, we carefully prepared the strategy, took a bamboo raft on the Yulong River in Yangshuo, and enjoyed the Guilin landscape. In the middle of the year along the Yellow River in Qinghai and Gansu, we expanded the narrow definition of the 'Three Gorges of the Yellow River', and collected the three beautiful Yellow River Grand Canyons of Liujiagorge, Lijiagorge, and Longyanggorge. At the end of the year in Western Sichuan, we embarked on an exploration trip to the Eye of Ge'nyen, and this time our way of playing was also different. The sixth self-driving trip to Western Sichuan The Eye of Ge'nyen, a place we have long been interested in on the internet, finally got to visit on our sixth trip to Western Sichuan. Before arriving, Cai Cai thought that the Eye of Ge'nyen could only fully show its charm from the classic aerial photography position on the internet, but she didn't expect that there were other good photo angles. Next, please join us in returning to the Eye of Ge'nyen to explore the ultimate scenery of Western Sichuan. 1⃣️My view of the Eye of Ge'nyen Due to the influence of traditional impressions, Cai Cai only knew that the Eye of Ge'nyen was the finishing touch of the earth. It was not until she really arrived that she found out that it was not only the eye that illuminates the hinterland of Ge'nyen, but also the mirror that reflects the Ge'nyen peaks. 2⃣️How else can the Eye of Ge'nyen be photographed? 🚁Aerial view As the eye of the earth, aerial photography is definitely the first choice. The plane rises to directly above the Eye of Ge'nyen to overlook the earth, the view is beautiful, the features are prominent, and it is naturally a classic way to play. But we can also appropriately lower the height and retreat to the back of the Eye of Ge'nyen. This kind of shooting has two characteristics: one is that when the weather and light are right, the Eye of Ge'nyen can clearly reflect the Ge'nyen peaks. The second is that people can stand by the lake of the Eye of Ge'nyen, facing or back to; far from or close to the peaks. At this time, the Eye of Ge'nyen under the drone lens is not only the bright eye that illuminates the sky, snow mountains, and the earth, but also becomes the window of the soul that lights up you, me, and ta. 📷Camera view We can also record the reflection of the snow mountain in a better way. The subject and the photographer can stand at both ends of the Eye of Ge'nyen, and the subject is on the side close to the Ge'nyen peaks. When the light position is right, you can take a romantic moment achieved by the snow mountain, the person, and the lake. Even if you don't have a drone, you can record the extraordinary angle and slowly unfolding poetry of the Eye of Ge'nyen with the telephoto section of a camera or mobile phone. These pictures will make your trip to the Eye of Ge'nyen different. 📌Practical tips for self-driving 📱Navigation: Set 'Eye of Ge'nyen'. 🛣️Road conditions: The road from Xiaze Village to the Eye of Ge'nyen is an unpaved mountain road, and it is recommended to drive a car with a high chassis. When the weather is good, a sedan with driving experience is feasible. ⛽Refueling: There is no gas station on the southern line of Ge'nyen, please refuel in Litang or Batang before going. 🅿️ Parking: Park in order along the road near the Eye of Ge'nyen. 🎫Tickets: Free tour, free parking. ⏳Time: It is recommended to arrange 1-2 hours to visit the Eye of Ge'nyen. ▶️The above content is summarized based on personal travel experience, please forgive me if there are any omissions. ▶️Affected by time, some scenes may change, based on the current situation. ▶️The address location information is provided by the website, please leave a message for more detailed information. ▶️All the scenic spots that Cai Cai and Mr. Dog have traveled to can be reached by car. 🔸🔹🔸 If you like self-driving tours and don't want to take the usual path, please listen to Cai Cai's story.

The Eye of Genie, is one of the many water bubbles under Genie Peak. It is located in the Genie Scenic Area of Haizi Mountain National Nature Reserve in Litang County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, and is the core attraction of the scenic area. It is a tear that is treasured deep in the snow mountain and flows on the surface of the earth. It lies quietly on the Genie Sacred Mountain, and people believe it is the 'eye to heaven'. As autumn deepens, the 'eye' of the earth becomes clearer and brighter, always staring at the vast blue sky. Around the heart of the lake, there are dense water smartweeds and fir leaf algae, making the 'Eye of Genie' extraordinarily realistic. On the vast earth, this water bubble with a diameter of tens of meters, with grass and water reflecting each other, is like a giant eye wearing colored contact lenses, clear and flowing. Although few people know about it, it still can't stop tourists from crossing mountains and ridges just to take a look at it.

It's been 3 months since I returned from the south of Genie, and I still miss the scenery of Genie. The scenery of Genie is all on the road, wherever you go, wherever you stop, the scenery is quietly waiting for you there. . Along the way, talking with those who come to travel alone, we never ask each other's work, age, marital status, and even don't know each other's names, purely talking about the people and scenery experienced on the road. Just like the scenery of Genie, it purely lets you feel its beauty and the tranquility of not competing with the world. . It seems to have stepped into this picture scroll of Genie, its tranquility finally lets you put down everything, will not worry about tomorrow, and will not be entangled in the past, enjoy the tranquility of this blue sky alone. 💌Genie, see you again someday. . 🔶Recommended self-driving route in the south of Genie Litang County➠East Entrance Visitor Center➠Blacksmith Mountain➠Garicuo Climb➠Kerizewa➠Nahai➠Genie Town, and then there are two routes: ❶：Yilaka Peak Viewing Platform➠Ranjika Hot Spring➠Ranjika Village➠Genie Peak Viewing Plank Road➠Eye of Genie➠Naiganduo Village➠Lengda➠Tiger Skin Dam➠New Lenggu Temple ❷：Zhangna Village➠Naiganduo Village➠Lengda➠Zebavillage➠South Slope of Genie (Hangda) ➠Reti➠Gemmu➠Batang

🌈 Exploring the Eye of Ge'nyen - The Eye to Heaven The Eye of Ge'nyen, located under the mysterious Ge'nyen Peak, is known as the 'Eye to Heaven'. The beauty here changes with the seasons, and each visit will bring different surprises. 📍 Navigation: Eye of Ge'nyen, Litang County, Ganzi, Sichuan 🚗 Transportation: About 3 hours drive from Litang, off-road vehicle recommended Road conditions: Complex and variable, suitable for adventure Altitude: About 4000 meters 📷 Shooting skills: The Eye of Ge'nyen begins to accumulate water from April to May, the grassland is green from July to September, and the colorful forest is golden after October. The best shooting time is from 3 to 6 pm, with perfect light and magnificent scenery. Bring a drone, the aerial view is stunning. ⚠ Precautions: There is no signal for a section of the journey, download the offline map in advance. Choose to eat and stay in Xiaze Village, convenient and beautiful scenery. Free visit, please protect the natural environment, do not leave garbage. At the Eye of Ge'nyen, you will experience the magic and magnificence of nature. Let's explore this place called the Eye of Heaven together!