A hidden paradise in the clouds, a Tibetan utopia—this is Altay in Western Sichuan, a village in the clouds

Altay in Western Sichuan, this is a village in the clouds—Shangnami Village✨
Over the weekend, I visited a cloud village unknown to 80% of people—Shangnami Village, hidden at the foot of Xuebaoding Mountain🌄

👑Look up and see the crown of snow-capped mountains:
On clear days, Xuebaoding is clearly visible!
Every frame looks like a movie scene🎬
Every snap is a masterpiece!

☁️A true life in the clouds:
A sky city at 3300m altitude🏔️
Open the window to snow mountains + meadows + prayer flags
Time seems to freeze, only the sound of wind + heartbeat💓

🌿Untouched primitive feel:
A pure land with zero commercialization! 🐑🐷 will stroll the streets with you
No tourists, only:
Simple Tibetan people + wildflower pastures + babbling streams⛰️

📿Cultural secret spot check-in:
✔️Wood and stone Tibetan houses arranged harmoniously
✔️Prayer flags chanting in the wind🕊️
✔️You can visit the temple at the foot of the mountain
(The monks are out but you can open the door and enter)

📸Must-shoot magical spots:
1️⃣Village entrance viewing platform:
Village + Xuebaoding in one frame, absolutely stunning!
2️⃣Light and Clouds Guesthouse:
Snow mountains as the background, wildflowers in the foreground💐
At night, the Milky Way is visible to the naked eye🌌
The dog Coco in the guesthouse is super friendly🐶

⚠️Nanny-level Tips:
🚗Transportation:
High-speed train from Chengdu to Songpan 2.5h
Then self-drive 2-3h (narrow roads, drive slowly)
🏔️Altitude sickness:
3300m, take rest seriously
Bring oxygen bottles + glucose
🏠Accommodation:
Only 1 guesthouse, book in advance
Or stay with Tibetan families for 70 RMB/person
🙏🏻Etiquette:
Respect customs, ask before taking photos
🗑️Environmental protection:
Take all your trash with you!

❤️Honest words:
Tired of crowds?
This is the last secret spot in Western Sichuan💎
The lost pearl of Xuebaoding
Hurry before it gets popular!🏃‍♀️

📍Location:
Songpan County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province
Navigate to "Shangnami Village"
(Near Xuebaoding)