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Genei South Route Crossing Journey~

Secret West Sichuan Genei South Route Hiking Guide🏔️, this off-the-beaten-path hiking trail is definitely worth measuring with your own feet! Snow-capped mountains, meadows, temples, every frame is wallpaper-worthy scenery~ 【Classic 4-Day Hiking Route】 Day 1: Batang County → Lama Ya Township (Altitude 3780m) ✨Recommended to have a Tibetan meal in Batang to replenish energy, try the authentic yak meat hotpot at "Batang Tibetan Family Feast," address: No. 15 Ankang Avenue, Xiaqiong Town ✨Lama Ya Township has simple guesthouses, bringing your own sleeping bag is advised Day 2: Lama Ya Township → Lenggu Temple (Altitude 4150m) ⚠️Key points to note: - Approximately 18km high-altitude hike, prepare oxygen bottles - Don’t miss the three treasures of Lenggu Temple: the inverted conch shell, doe antlers, and Genei heart stone - The golden glow on the snow mountains at sunset is stunning, remember to bring a telephoto lens Day 3: Lenggu Temple → Zetong Village (Altitude 3900m) 🏡 Accommodation tips: The Tibetan-style homestays in Zetong Village are very distinctive, recommended "Genei Family," the owner makes delicious butter tea, be sure to try their freshly baked highland barley cakes Day 4: Zetong Village → Reti Valley → Batang 🌄 Must-shoot spot: The S-shaped river and snow mountain reflections in Reti Valley, recommended to arrive before 9 AM for shooting 【Practical Tips】 🍜 Food recommendations: 1. Batang Tuanjie Steamed Buns (yak meat filling is very fragrant), address: No. 32 Ankang South Street 2. The yogurt rice at Xiaqiong Tibetan Restaurant is a must-try 🏔️ Altitude sickness prevention: Take Rhodiola two weeks in advance, carry glucose oral liquid during the hike, avoid intense running or jumping 📸 Photography gear: 16-35mm wide-angle for snow mountains, 70-200mm telephoto for details, tripod is a must! Large temperature differences in the morning and evening, bring at least two extra camera batteries The best season for this route is from June to October. Right now, the meadows are blooming with wildflowers, and the alpine lakes formed by melting snow are mesmerizingly blue~ If you have any questions, ask me in the comments!
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