Where to go during Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day? Beautiful scenery and few people!
by 三月漫
Sep 9, 2024
  
Flower Sea🌼 At the foot of snow-capped mountains, wildflowers of all colors bloom in competition, as if nature's paintbox has been overturned, splashing the world with vibrant hues. Milky Way🌌 Lazing on the meadow, the starry sky seems to bloom just for you—its breathtaking beauty instantly captures your heart. Temple🏯 At Lenggu Temple, listen to the turning prayer wheels—each rotation feels like nature whispering ancient secrets, utterly mesmerizing.
🚗 Reverse Route Itinerary  
D1 Chengdu → Kangding (highway) → Yajiang (overnight)  
D2 Yajiang → Litang (photo op at West Gate) → Batang (overnight at Holiday Hotel, super-friendly altitude of 2,580m)  
D3 Highlight day! Batang → Zebar Village (10km of artillery craters being filled—sedans beware!) → Lenggu Temple (50 RMB/person for motorbike to old temple) → Genie's Eye (low water but stunning) → Xiazhetong Village (wild hot spring foot soak! Authentic sulfur smell)  
D4 Xiazhetong Village → Litang → Jagenba (Ese Flower Sea + Tibetan homestay)  
D5 Jagenba → Chengdu  
⚠️ Road Tips  
- Batang → Zebar Village: First 50km is a rockfall zone! Avoid rainy days; 70% of craters filled—SUVs fine, sedans go slow.  
- Zebar Secret Path: 2km unpaved—fine in dry weather, muddy mess when wet.  
- Signal: Zero after Xiazhetong Village! Download offline maps in advance.  
💥 Must-Visit Spots  
1. Zebar Flower Sea (Laqing Flower Sea): Same as Dzhen's! Knee-high wildflowers in July, with snow peaks + streams = god-tier backdrop.  
2. Lenggu Temple: Head straight to the old temple! 40-min motorbike ride to see "Genie's Three Treasures" (30 RMB fee), new temple is free but meh.  
3. Genie's Eye: Drone launch! Small water surface but epic mountain reflections (best June-August, skip other seasons).  
4. Xiazhetong Wild Hot Spring: Sulfur pools by the bridge, villagers' natural bathhouse (free!).  
5. Jagenba: Tibetan village + barley fields, navigate to "Tiwuzhong Village" for Studio Ghibli summer vibes!  
🏠 Stay Recommendations  
- Zebar Village "Muxuexing Hotel": Facing Genie Sacred Mountain, with floor heating + oxygen concentrator + generator—meticulous service.  
- Batang Holiday Hotel: Low altitude = great sleep.  
📌 Pro Tips  
- Altitude Sickness: Oxygen pillows at Litang Maternity Hospital! 10x better than oxygen tanks.  
- Outfit: Windbreaker + T-shirt + sun hat! Winter hits instantly in highlands, UV rays pierce skin.  
- Tickets: Entire route is free! Only old Lenggu Temple (30 RMB) and Genie's Eye sanitation fee (20 RMB, voluntary).  
🗺️ Secret Photo Spots: Zebar Village horseback ride (150 RMB/person) to "The Lone Tree"—a 4,800m sentinel overlooking glaciers, surrounded by explosive flower fields!
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