Advanced Guide to the Southern Route of Genyen (5-7 Days)

I personally think a six-day itinerary for Genyen is the most reasonable arrangement. It connects Xinduqiao, Gongga, and the Southern Route of Genyen seamlessly, offering a comfortable pace, high flexibility, comprehensive scenery coverage, and less visual fatigue. The forward route avoids areas with falling rocks, landslides, and potholes, making it accessible for sedans. The main focus is on the surroundings of Ze'ba Village, where most of the scenic spots of the Southern Route are located. If weather and road conditions permit, you can opt for the reverse route to experience the complete Southern Route of Genyen. Below is the detailed guide 👇🏻 You Jiege: 1️⃣ Six-Day Forward Route of Genyen Day 1: Chengdu—Kangding—Zheduo Mountain—Gedilamu/Oyi Village Pass—Xinduqiao (Overnight) Day 2: Xinduqiao—Jiagenba Sky Garden/Tinong/Deqin—Xinduqiao/Yajiang (Overnight) Alternative: Moon Lake Day Trip Day 3: Yajiang—18 Bends of Heavenly Road—Litang—Changqingchunke'er Monastery—Southern Route of Genyen—Blacksmith Mountain—Zhanna Waterfall—Ze'ba Village (Overnight) Day 4: Ze'ba Village—Ze'ba Secret Realm—Genyen Sacred Tree/Old Lenggu Monastery Hiking—Ze'ba Village (Overnight) Day 5: Ze'ba Village—Genyen Sacred Tree—Genyen's Eye—Cabin—Nanhai—Litang—Yajiang (Overnight) Day 6: Yajiang—Xinduqiao—Gulong Village—Muya Monastery—434/Red Sea—Kangding—Chengdu (End of Trip) 2️⃣ Six-Day Reverse Route of Genyen Day 1: Chengdu—Kangding—Zheduo Mountain—Gedilamu/Oyi Village Pass—Xinduqiao (Overnight) Day 2: Xinduqiao—Jiagenba Sky Garden/Tinong/Deqin—Xinduqiao/Yajiang (Overnight) Alternative: Moon Lake Day Trip Day 3: Yajiang—18 Bends of Heavenly Road—Litang—Changqingchunke'er Monastery—Cuoya Route/Cuopu Valley—Batang (Overnight) Day 4: Batang Reverse Route of Genyen—Zhawala Pass—Gemu Village—Laozhelongba Pass—Secret Forest Crossing—Southern Slope of Genyen—Hangda Camp—Ze'ba Secret Realm—Ze'ba Village Day 5: Ze'ba Village—Genyen Sacred Tree/Old Lenggu Monastery Hiking—Genyen's Eye—Cabin—Nanhai—Litang/Yajiang (Overnight) Day 6: Yajiang—Xinduqiao—Gulong Village—Muya Monastery—434—Red Sea—Kangding—Chengdu (End of Trip) The best time to visit Genyen is from June to September, which is also the rainy season. However, there’s no need to worry too much about the weather. This year has seen less rainfall, and the plateau climate is highly variable, with different weather conditions every few miles. The route doesn’t need to be fixed entirely; you can adjust it flexibly based on the weather, road conditions, scenery, and the physical state of the group.