Sichuan Leduomanyin Sacred Lake｜Budget Traveler Tested High-Value 780 RMB Popular Guide?

️ Hello darlings! This is your secret explorer of Western Sichuan~ Today I bring you the most mysterious "Tear Lake" on the southern route of Genie Mountain—Leduomanyin 2-day 1-night in-depth guide! You can get this popular experience for just 780 RMB, save it fast! 💙

⛰️【Secret Spot Sketch】
📍Location: Lama Ya Township, Litang County, Ganzi, Sichuan (about 12h from Chengdu)
✨Highlights:
- A hidden lake at 4300m altitude 💧 shaped exactly like a teardrop from Genie Mountain
- The lake water changes through 7 shades of blue with the light, called the "Breathing Sapphire" by locals
- Free admission! A truly off-the-beaten-path secret spot, currently with less than 1% of the visitors of Daocheng Yading
- On clear nights, the Milky Way is visible with the naked eye crossing the snow mountains 🌌 (perfect for star trail photography!)
⏰Best season: June to October (July-August is the most beautiful flower season)

💰【Money-Saving Tips】
1️⃣ Transport: Chengdu → Litang train hard seat ¥120×2=¥240 (cheaper with student ID!)
2️⃣ Accommodation: Herdsman stone house ¥88/night (with hot water! Much more comfortable than a tent~)
3️⃣ Food: Zanba + butter tea ¥58 fills you up! Bring your own snacks to save more
💡Tip: Get friendly with local drivers and carpool prices can be cut in half!

📸【Must-Shoot Spots】
1. "Tear Eye Terrace" cliff (altitude 4400m)
👉🏻 Recommended to shoot before 9 AM to capture the divine scene of clouds surrounding the lake
2. Lake center shallow beach
👉🏻 Best light from 3-5 PM, reflections are breathtaking
3. Abandoned Mani pile
👉🏻 Full of a sense of history, perfect for cultural shots

🚶【Detailed Itinerary】
Day 1️⃣
8:00 Depart Litang town → 12:00 Lama Ya Township
14:00 Hike into the mountains (about 3h) → 17:00 Arrive at Tear Eye Terrace for sunset
19:00 Eat Tibetan meal at herdsman’s home 🍵 Butter tea is super delicious!
21:00 Edit photos and post in the tent ⛺️ I’ve prepared captions for you👇🏻
"Found the real-life 'Princess Mononoke' sacred lake in Sichuan!"

Day 2️⃣
5:50 Wake up to wait for sunrise 🌅 (remember to wear a down jacket!)
7:30 Walk around the lake and meet Tibetan locals 👳♂️ with permission, you can shoot cultural material
12:00 Return to Litang (don’t forget to buy yak milk residue as a souvenir)

💡【Notes】
⚠️Must bring: sunscreen, oxygen bottle, thermos cup
⚠️Respect customs: don’t step on Mani piles, don’t point at sacred mountains
⚠️Environmental tip: take all your trash with you!

📱【Popular Title References】
✨"Only 780 RMB per person! I found the Blue Tear Sacred Lake in Western Sichuan"
✨"Genie Mountain South Route Legendary Check-in Spot｜Blockbuster Shots with Just Your Phone"
✨"Leduomanyin at 5:30 AM, so beautiful it leaves you speechless"

Editor’s note: This is definitely the most worthwhile niche travel destination to invest in 2024! For 780 RMB, you get not only stunning scenery but also an adventure memory to brag about for a lifetime~ 💫