Absolutely thought Altay was beautiful until I went to Genie
🌈 The aftertaste of Genie in summer is really too strong, like a secret realm in a fairy tale. Everywhere you look, there are white snow-capped mountains and colorful flower seas, as well as verdant forests, dreamy lakes, solemn temples, etc. It's like stepping into a Hayao Miyazaki comic world, making you reluctant to leave. It truly deserves to be the top stream in western Sichuan...
🔥 Route Features
✅ Free and similar to Xinjiang in scenery, but with more beautiful flower seas
✅ Flower Seas: Genie is a plateau, and the blooming time of flowers is different from low altitudes. Once the season arrives, flowers bloom in abundance, with rich layers and vibrant colors, like a seven-colored carpet spreading across the entire grassland, very spectacular
✅ Internet-famous spot: The Eye of Genie, like a bright eye observing all things in the world. Drone shooting will be very shocking
✅ Ding Zhen's hometown: A quiet small village under the snow-capped mountains, every casual shot is a blockbuster! Flower seas, wooden houses, snow-capped mountains, forests, streams, temples, yaks, etc., like an oil painting
✅ Lenggu Temple: 'Lenggu' means the gate of the holy land, with a strong religious atmosphere. It lies quietly between Xiaoza Sacred Mountain and Genie Sacred Mountain, like a secluded kingdom. There are new and old Lenggu Temples, about 3 kilometers apart, a round trip of about 3 hours. The old Lenggu Temple is closer to the sacred mountain
✅ Route Level: Ordinary tourists can check in at Ding Zhen's hometown, the Eye of Genie, Lenggu Temple, etc.; those with better physical strength can take the V line to see more lakes and flower seas; those with even better physical strength can take the C line, with various sceneries making you dazzled
👫🏼 C Line Reference
D1 Departure → Chengdu
D2 Chengdu → Kangding → Litang
D3 Litang → Blacksmith Mountain Pass → Lama Pass → Eye of Genie → Lengda → Hupiba → Old Lenggu Temple → Lengda Camp
D4 Lengda → New Lenggu Temple → Hangda Camp
D5 Hangda → Daodao Valley → Reti Hot Spring Camp
D6 Reti → Yele Valley → 4980 Pass → Lapu Valley → Bondo Valley → Gemu Village
D7 Gemu Village → Hagala Pass → Anjiu Village → Litang
D8 Litang → Chengdu
🔥 Travel Gear
✅ Clothing: Windbreaker/fleece/quick-dry/down jacket and pants, raincoat, high-top hiking shoes, 2 pairs of quick-dry sweat-wicking socks, sun hat, thin gloves, thick gloves, sunglasses, flying scarf, etc.
✅ Auxiliary Equipment: Emergency blanket, thermos cup, a pair of trekking poles, gaiters, knee pads, large and small backpacks (70/30L), saddlebag, waterproof bag, water bag, sunscreen, lip balm, personal medicine, toiletries, cooking utensils, personal food, etc.
✅ Camping Equipment: Tent, ground mat, 1000g down sleeping bag, moisture-proof mat
⚠️ Tips
1️⃣ Plateau route, not just having legs will do, please do it within your capacity, AA team up to ensure you don't fall behind
2️⃣ Do not wash your hair or bathe when you first arrive at the plateau, do not get too excited or do strenuous exercise; prepare oxygen, glucose, and other anti-altitude sickness medicines in advance
3️⃣ The climate is changeable, with large temperature differences between day and night. Bring rain gear, and do windproof and warm measures to prevent hypothermia or frostbite; a thermos cup is a must
4️⃣ Strong ultraviolet rays, pay attention to sun protection and hydration
5️⃣ Prepare high-calorie and lightweight road meals, such as beef jerky, milk candy, etc.