Live from the Genie South Line｜A Divine Summer, It'll Leave You Spellbound!

Indeed, the most beautiful places are free—this one is absolutely breathtaking. When I visited last year, I couldn’t bear to leave even after returning. Known as the "back garden of Western Sichuan," it truly lives up to its reputation. Imagine wandering through endless flower fields, admiring sunset-lit snow-capped mountains, soaking in hot springs at dusk, and listening to the gentle breeze whisper past your ears—who can resist such magic?

If you have 5-8 days to explore Western Sichuan, don’t miss this legendary summer paradise. Here, you’ll find towering snow-capped mountains, boundless flower seas, soothing hot springs, and enchanting emerald landscapes—each scene more breathtaking than the last.

🚖 Itinerary
D1: Chengdu - Airport Road - Gedilamu - Xinduqiao
D2: Tianlu 18 Bends - Litang - Genie Sacred Mountain - Wild Hot Springs - Rarijaka Village
D3: Genie Sunrise - Genie Eye - Hangda Camp - Lanfangzi Flower Sea - Batang
D4: Cuopugou - Twin Lakes - Litang - Xinduqiao
D5: Gunong Village - Moya Monastery - Chengdu

📍 Photo Spots
1⃣️ Genie Eye: A circular alpine lake resembling the "Eye of the Earth." In summer, its azure waters mirror snow-capped peaks; in autumn, golden meadows create a painterly scene—every shot is postcard-worthy.
2⃣️ Tiejianshan Pass: The starting point of the Genie South Line, where black volcanic rocks starkly contrast with snowy peaks. Glacial remnants lend an otherworldly, sci-fi vibe.
3⃣️ Lenggu Monastery (New/Old Temples): A millennium-old Tibetan Buddhist sanctuary. The new temple houses the "Three Treasures of Genie," while the old temple’s serene hiking trails offer unique photo ops.
4⃣️ Reti Valley: Summer blankets the valley in flowers; autumn turns grasslands gold. The heart-shaped "Genie Heart" lake framed by snow mountains is pure romance.
5⃣️ Zebar Village: A fairytale hamlet beneath glaciers, bursting with summer blooms and offering starry nights with the Milky Way within reach.
6⃣️ Hangda Camp: A prime viewpoint facing Genie Sacred Mountain. Summer brings floral carpets; autumn paints the forests. The karst landscapes of Daodao Valley overlapping with snow peaks create dreamy compositions.
7⃣️ Cuopugou: A hidden gem of Western Sichuan, linking Cuopu Lake, Zhima Yongcuo, and Kangzhu Lacuo. Mirror-like reflections of snow-capped peaks and summer flower shores make it unforgettable.

Post by MALEAH LEE | Jun 9, 2025