Six-day tour of Genie, western Sichuan

Detailed route

Day 1: Chengdu – Kangding – Zheduo Mountain/Honghaizi – Yuzixi/Gedilam – Xinduqiao

8:30-9:00 Depart for Kangding

11:30-13:00 Arrive in Kangding for lunch

14:00-15:00 Visit Honghaizi

16:00-19:30 Visit Gedilam

19:30-20:30 Proceed to Xinduqiao for overnight stay

Day 2: Xinduqiao - 18 Bends of the Heavenly Road - Litang - Sister Lakes - Batang

08:00-8:30 Departure

12:30-13:00 Passing through the 18 Bends of the Heavenly Road

13:00-14:00 Arrive in Litang County

16:00-17:00 Visit Sister Lakes

17:00-18:40 Proceed to Batang County

Day 3: Batang – Zhawala Pass – Gemu Village – Hangda Camp – Ranrika Village

9:30-10:30 Meet at the agreed time with the tour leader and depart for Zhawala Pass.

10:10-10:30 Visit Gemu Village, located at the foot of Mount Genyen in Litang County, Sichuan Province. It's an important village on the southern trekking route of Mount Genyen, rich in Tibetan culture, offering panoramic views of snow-capped mountains and an experience of pastoral life.

13:30-14:30 Visit Zhawala Pass. As the altitude increases, the lush vegetation gradually thins, revealing rugged mountains resembling a scene from a fantasy world.

16:00-17:00 Visit Hangda Camp to experience the awe-inspiring Mount Genyen up close.

17:00-18:40 Proceed to Ranrika Village.

Gemu Village: Experience Tibetan culture, gaze at snow-capped mountains, and immerse yourself in pastoral life.

Zawala Pass: The lush vegetation gradually thins out, giving way to mountains resembling those in World of Warcraft.

Day 4: Ranrika Village – Lenggu Monastery – Eye of Genyee – Wooden Cabin – Litang

9:00-9:30 Depart for Lenggu Monastery, experience the charm of Tibetan Buddhism.

11:00-11:40 Arrive at Eye of Genyee, take aerial photos of the Eye of Genyee and the Genyee mountain range.

12:00-13:00 Ranrika Village

14:30-15:00 Explore the wooden cabin.

15:00-18:30 Depart for Litang County.

The Eye of Genie: Having traveled across mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas, I am still deeply awestruck by the Eye of Genie. It is perhaps the gentlest miracle in western Sichuan. On the vast alpine meadows, the earth slowly opens an eye.

Day 5: Litang – Litang Back Mountain – Letong Ancient Town – Heishi City – Xinduqiao

8:30-9:00 Depart for Litang Back Mountain

10:00-10:30 Explore Letong Ancient Town and experience the charm of Tibetan culture

11:00-12:00 Litang County

16:00-19:00 Explore Heishi City and enjoy aerial photography of the golden sunrise over the mountains

20:00-20:30 Depart for Xinduqiao Town

Black Stone City: The stone formations made of black stones stretch into the distance. On a clear day, you can see both Gongga and Yala snow-capped mountains at the same time. The wind sweeps across the wilderness, and every shot is a cinematic masterpiece. You don't need to crowd together to take photos; you can enjoy the entire snow-capped mountain wilderness all to yourself.

Day 6: Xinduqiao – Tagong Grassland – Moshishi Park/Gunong Village – Chengdu

8:30-9:00 Depart for Tagong Grassland, take photos in Tibetan clothing and ride horses.

11:00-11:30 Depart for Gunong Village/Moshishi Park, take photos with Yala Snow Mountain/aerial views of Moshishi Park.

13:00-13:30 Tagong Town

14:30-19:00 Return to Chengdu, passing Zheduo Mountain, the first pass of the Sichuan-Tibet Highway.

Tagong Grassland: The entire meadow is like a green velvet satin softened by the sun, with Mount Yala standing quietly in the distance, its snow-capped peak as smooth as porcelain glaze. Tagong Monastery, with its red walls and golden roof, holds a thousand-year-old faith, its prayer wheels turning endlessly, and prayer flags chanting the six-syllable mantra in the wind.

Moshishi Park: The eighth most beautiful scenic avenue in China, China's geological Bermuda Triangle.

Important Notes:

1. A text message will be sent between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM the day before departure, containing the meeting time, address, tour leader's phone number, and travel tips. Please reply immediately with your name and the names of your fellow travelers upon receiving the message, and remind your companions to check. Thank you for your cooperation.

2. If you haven't received the message by 8:00 PM (9:00 PM on holidays), please contact the registration office (please do not inquire before the deadline; the tour leader is actively contacting them).

3. There may be errors in the copying of tourists' ID numbers. ID information will be verified on the tour bus on the day of departure to ensure accuracy.

4. There are vendors selling breakfast, raincoats, rain boots, and other small items near the meeting point. Please be discerning when purchasing items from these vendors, as some may impersonate travel agency personnel. Staff members may try to sell goods to tourists and promote false information about prices at the scenic area. Please be wary. The travel agency will not arrange any staff (including tour guides and drivers) to sell any small commodities to tourists at the meeting point. However, our agency also has no right to interfere with the free trade rights of vendors, nor does it assume any responsibility for transactions between vendors and tourists. Thank you for your understanding!

5. Due to fire prevention and safety reasons, Yuzixi is closed during winter. If this prevents your visit, we will replace it with [Balangshengdu Village]: Balangshengdu Village is also a 360-degree viewing platform, offering views of both the Gongga Mountains and Yala Snow Mountain. It is less crowded, open, and has many swings, mani stones, and wooden houses for taking photos, making it an excellent spot for viewing snow-capped mountains.

6. The visit to Yuzixi/Balangshengdu is a free time without a tour guide. Your safety is your own responsibility during this free time!

7. This itinerary involves a long journey, mostly on mountain roads. Road conditions are unpredictable and traffic jams may occur, resulting in later meal times or later arrival at the hotel. Thank you for your understanding. Please do not book round-trip transportation (such as buses, trains, airplanes, etc.) for the same day if the return time is uncertain. 8. There will be roadside stops along the way where tour buses can provide water or toilet facilities. After getting off at such stops, you will have free time. You will also have free time after dinner. Please keep your valuables with you during your free time and be responsible for your personal safety and property. Friendly Reminder:

Due to road maintenance on the route from Siguniang Mountain to Danba, temporary traffic control may be in effect. If the road is closed and impassable, an alternative route will be taken: Chengdu – Luding – Wadan Road – Danba.

Note: The Shuangqiao Valley scenic area of ​​Siguniang Mountain will be replaced by the Jiaju Tibetan Village scenic area in Danba. The Jiaju Tibetan Village entrance fee is not included. A sightseeing bus ticket of 35 RMB per person is also required and must be paid separately. There is no refund for the price difference in the scenic area replacement. Thank you for your understanding!