A Habitat for Garuda: The Jiuzhai Indigo Hotel, a Tibetan Museum

Push open the doors of the Jiuzhai Indigo Hotel and step into what feels like a living, breathing Tibetan art museum. The legend of the Garuda is "hidden" in every detail. The high-vaulted ceiling of the lobby mimics the Garuda's circling perspective. The further you go, the more open the view becomes. The faint wing totems on the glass walls seem to be ready to take your thoughts to the top of the snow-capped mountains at any moment. The Pinnacle of Tibetan Aesthetics: A Detail-Oriented Person's Delight! The guest rooms are a modern interpretation of an Amdo Tibetan aristocratic residence, with Qiang embroidery totems on the asymmetrical headboards, wood-carved murals, and even yak bell-inspired coasters in the minibar. The most stunning feature is the open bathroom, with four sliding doors separating the space to create a sense of transparency. While taking a bath, the silhouette of the snow-capped mountains can be seen outside the window, making you feel like you are a Garuda's neighbor living in the clouds. Tibetan Flavors That Will Blow Your Mind! The Motuo stone pot chicken at the "You Zang" restaurant is made with free-range chickens from the plateau and bamboo fungus, stewed to create a soulful, fresh aroma that will capture your soul with one bite. The Tibetan afternoon tea at the Jiuhuan Bar is even more amazing, with butter tea and highland barley snacks. The Garuda artwork on the wall, glowing with blue light, is actually made up of hundreds of photos of Tibetan people's lives. You can "decode" Amdo culture while you eat, and even your taste buds will gain knowledge. Heavenly Ways to Play: Even the Air Has Background Music! In the morning, take the shuttle bus for 10 mins to rush into the fairy tale world of Jiuzhaigou. In the evening, return to the hotel and sit around the fire pit to listen to Namping tunes. The aroma of roasted yak meat is mixed with the warmth of butter tea, instantly giving you the same sense of relaxation as the Tibetan people. The Tibetan and Qiang Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum is within walking distance, where you can experience Tangka painting firsthand and fill up your Moments feed!