Hidden Gem of Western Sichuan! A 5.4-Meter Potala Palace Nestled Among Millennial Trees

As someone who has photographed 108 Tibetan monasteries, I stumbled upon my dream hideaway—Zen Realm·Ancient Tree Oxygen Manor—near Batang's Cuopugou. When thousand-year-old walnut trees rise like hada scarves in the morning mist, and when the 5.4-meter-wide handmade Potala Palace stands majestic in the sunlight, pressing the shutter, I knew this was a sanctuary to heal urban anxiety. 🌿 Under ancient trees nearly a millennium old! The wind carries countless prayer flags whispering your wishes The manor is hidden at the site of Batang's historic "Peach Blossom Viewing" spot, where the oldest walnut king tree requires several people to embrace its trunk 🌳! Layers of prayer flags fluttering in the morning mist mark the locals' secret sacred ground—the "Ancient Tree Wishing Site." The rustling of hadas in the mountain wind sounds like blessings rolling toward snowy peaks. Sunlight filters through dense foliage, filling the air with the crisp scent of walnuts and moss—a deep breath feels like a forest SPA for your lungs. 🏯 Awe-inspiring! The largest Potala Palace model along Highway 318 The shrine at the courtyard's center left me frozen with my camera—the 5.4-meter-wide Potala Palace sculpture is a lifelike replica of the original in Lhasa ✨! The owner revealed that the hall's eaves were crafted over months by Dege artisans using Himalayan cypress, and even the Tibetan reliefs on the walls were hand-carved. Circling the sculpture at dusk, the overlapping sounds of prayer wheels and rustling leaves suddenly made me grasp the profound meaning of "craftsmanship as spiritual practice." 🧘 Zen aesthetics of Jiangnan! Savoring life leisurely under the sunlight Guest rooms resemble mini eco-museums: every detail reflects the owner's devotion and artistry. The crowning jewel is the stargazing meditation room, where a glass skylight frames the Milky Way at 25°—even my city-induced insomnia vanished into infant-like slumber here. 🍇 A surprise blind box in the highland orchard! Every pluck tastes like sunshine The manor hides an orchard nourished by snowmelt, branches heavy with fist-sized fruits. These ancient Tibetan varieties, grown on glacial water and plateau sunlight, carry a crisp mountain freshness in their scent. Breathe deeply under the ancient trees' shade, marvel at the Potala Palace's grandeur, and pluck a juicy fruit—a triple healing for the eyes, soul, and palate. 📝 Photographer's notes: After 3 days here, my camera overflowed with textures of tree rings, sculptural details of the Potala, mineral hues of thangka pigments, exquisite carvings in the hall, and a mini-museum of Khampa heritage. While the world battles anxiety, these walnut trees whisper with their millennium-old rings: slowing down is the truest respect for life.