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Genyi in April is truly an earthly paradise.

🌄"While April's blossoms fade elsewhere, snow still crowns Genyi's peaks," April in Genyi offers a visual feast where ice, snow, and spring intertwine—a precious gift from nature to travelers🎁 Here, snow-capped mountains share the frame with flower seas, morning mist dances with pastoral songs, every scene touches your soul, and every breath tastes of freedom. Come start this unforgettable Genyi journey! 📍Introduction: Located in southwest Litang County and eastern Batang County in Sichuan's Ganzi Prefecture, Genyi boasts magnificent snow mountains, vast grasslands, crystal-clear lakes, and ancient temples—a paradise for hikers and photographers. In April, the climate gradually warms, though temperature differences between morning and evening remain significant. The Genyi snow mountains still wear their silver dress, while wildflowers begin to bloom quietly in the valley areas, creating breathtaking beauty. 📅3-Day Itinerary: Day1: Litang - Lamaya Township - Zeba Village Morning: Depart from Litang, enjoying the vast scenery of Maoya Grassland along the way. If you're lucky, you might spot marmots on the prairie🐿️ Noon: Arrive at Lamaya Township and taste Tibetan yogurt and other local specialties. Afternoon: Drive through the primeval forest to reach Zeba Village and check into a Tibetan homestay. In the evening, head to the stream in Zeba Village to capture the sunset reflection of Sacred Genyi Mountain—golden sunlight spilling over the snow-capped peaks and reflecting in the water creates a magical scene✨ Day2: Zeba Village - Eye of Genyi - Lenggu Monastery Early morning: Choose to ride horses or hike to the "Eye of Genyi" (about 3 hours; renting a horse is a good option if you don't want to get too tired🐎). This natural alpine lake looks like a deep eye when viewed from above, reflecting the Sacred Genyi Mountain—every shot makes a stunning wallpaper! Afternoon: Visit Lenggu Monastery, an ancient temple with a thousand-year history housing treasures like the "Doe Antlers" and "Precious Items Formed by Thousand-Year Glacier Water." Experience the rich religious atmosphere. Evening: Stay overnight in tents or homestays near Lenggu Monastery. Lying in your tent, gaze at the brilliant plateau stars through the skylight—it feels like you could touch the Milky Way with your hand🌌 Day3: Lenggu Monastery - Litang Early morning: Hike to the back mountain of Lenggu Monastery for a panoramic view of the Genyi peaks. If you encounter rolling clouds, it's like being in a fairyland. Noon: Begin your return journey, stopping at Ironsmith Mountain Pass, a 360° viewing platform where you can capture magnificent images of both the Genyi peaks and glacier lakes in one frame❄️ Then return to Litang. 📸Photo Spots: 1. Sacred Genyi Mountain: Ranked 13th among Tibetan sacred mountains, its pyramid-shaped peak stands tall and majestic, shining with sacred light under the sun. Don't miss the golden mountain at sunrise! 2. Eye of Genyi: A unique alpine lake, most stunning from a drone perspective. Standing by the lake with snow mountains as background makes for impressive portrait photos. 3. Lenggu Monastery: Ancient architecture perfectly blends with the surrounding mountain scenery. Capture images of culture and nature intertwined, such as lamas chanting or prayer wheels. 4. Zeba Village: A primitive village beneath snow mountains with well-arranged Tibetan houses, babbling streams, and green meadows. Every corner is perfect for photography, capturing pastoral scenes full of life. 5. Reti Valley: In April, wildflowers begin to bloom, cattle and horses graze leisurely. With the valley as background, both portraits and landscapes turn out beautifully, full of fresh natural style. 6. Ironsmith Mountain Pass: Besides capturing the Genyi peaks and glacier lakes, you can use the prayer flags at the pass as foreground to shoot highland-featured landscape masterpieces. 🎈Must-do Activities in Genyi: 1. Taste Tibetan cuisine: Don't miss butter tea, tsampa, yak meat radish pot, and other Tibetan specialties. Experience the unique food culture of Tibet—delicious and helpful for altitude sickness. 2. Experience horseback riding: Rent a horse in Zeba Village and travel along winding mountain paths through snow mountains and forests, experiencing the feeling of galloping freely. 3. Join a bonfire party: If your Tibetan homestay hosts a bonfire party, be sure to join in, dancing around the fire with Tibetan people, feeling their hospitality, and releasing your joy. 4. Camp under the stars: Camp near Lenggu Monastery, lie in your tent listening to the wind while gazing at the stars, enjoying this rare tranquility and romance, allowing your body and mind to become one with nature. 🌅Every scene in Genyi is like a poem carefully composed by nature, and every journey is a spiritual cleansing. April in Genyi is waiting for you to unveil its mysterious face and experience its unique charm. Don't hesitate—pack your bags and set off! The beauty here is worth the journey!💕
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Posted: Apr 30, 2025
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