Mount Genyen in May│Step into a real-life fairytale world, even more stunning than Switzerland!!

🏔️「Upgrade to the ultimate secret realm of Western Sichuan! 6-day stunning itinerary for the southern route of Mount Genyen, exclusively for summer, featuring snow-capped mountains and flower-filled meadows」🌿 💐【Mount Genyen in May: A visual feast for the eyes】 While the Swiss Alps are still slumbering, Mount Genyen in Western Sichuan has quietly awakened! May in Mount Genyen is the ultimate collision of snow-capped mountains🏔️ and wildflowers🌸——Genyen Eye shimmers like a sapphire, the sound of prayer wheels turning at Lenggu Monastery echoes with ancient Sanskrit chants, and lying on the grassland at night, gazing at the Milky Way, even breathing becomes a luxury. With the Aden long route closed this year, this secret realm is about to be conquered by self-drivers, but for now, tourists are scarce, and you can still enjoy the private romance of the entire snow-capped mountain grassland! 📸【Legendary photo spots | Capture Miyazaki-esque photos that will blow up your social media】 1️⃣ Genyen Eye·Tears of the Sky 💎 During the summer high-water season, the lake is like a sapphire inlaid in the grassland. Take off with a drone and unlock a National Geographic cover shot! 📌 Tip: Wait for the sunrise at 6am. Press the shutter when the golden sunlight penetrates the clouds, capturing the reflection of the snow-capped mountains and the sapphire lake together. 👗 Outfit: White dress + straw hat. The moment your skirt flies as you run is comparable to a movie poster. 2️⃣ Xiatong Village·Ding Zhen's Fairytale Cottage 🏡 Tibetan wooden houses nestled at the foot of the snow-capped mountains, surrounded by Gesang flowers. Rent a white horse and stroll through the sea of flowers, as if stepping into the fairytale world of Heidi. 📌 Tip: Sit with the Tibetans and drink butter tea, listen to them tell the legends of Mount Genyen in their broken Mandarin, and capture the essence of local life. 🎬 Creative idea: Place a small mirror in the flowers and photograph the reflection of the snow-capped mountains and wildflowers. The combination of reality and reflection creates a super atmospheric effect. 3️⃣ Kamerun Lake·Mirror of the Snow Mountains 🏞️ A secret lake reachable by a 1-hour hike. Time seems to stand still when Mount Shozha is reflected in the water. 📌 Tip: Bring a polarizing filter to eliminate reflections on the water surface. Use a telephoto lens to capture the falcons circling the snow-capped peaks, capturing the dialogue between life and nature. 4️⃣ Lenggu Monastery·Coordinates of Faith 🛕 A breathtaking scene of golden roofs and red walls against a backdrop of thousand-year-old glaciers. Every frame on the 3-hour hike to Old Lenggu Monastery is a spiritual journey. 📌 Tip: Turn the prayer wheel clockwise 3 times. Show respect when taking photos with Tibetans prostrating themselves. Use a slow shutter speed to capture the fluttering prayer flags. 5️⃣ Hangda Camp·Milky Way Base 🌌 Stay in a yurt on the grassland under the starry sky. At night, open the tent to see the Milky Way arching overhead, an unforgettable romantic experience. 📌 Tip: Bring a tripod to shoot star trails. Use a 20mm wide-angle lens + 30-second long exposure to record the movement of the stars. 6️⃣ Wildflower Cabin·Visual Feast 🌺 360° unobstructed view of the snow-capped mountains. Sit on a wooden chair surrounded by flowers, with the magnificent silhouette of Mount Genyen's main peak behind you. 📌 Tip: Wear light-colored clothing + straw hat. Shoot in backlight to capture stunning photos where even your hair glows. ⚠️【Hardcore player's guide to avoiding pitfalls | Lessons learned the hard way】 🔸 Sun protection essentials: Sunglasses + sunscreen + face mask! The plateau's UV rays can penetrate clouds (don't ask how I know, sunburn and peeling are painful lessons). 🔸 Choose an SUV: Mud roads + potholes + water crossings, a sedan will bottom out in minutes (I've seen a Prado get stuck). 🔸 No signal zone: No service at Genyen Eye, download offline maps in advance (Ranrika Village may be temporarily closed due to road construction). 🔸 No driving at night: Don't drive after 8pm! Yak herds + cliffs without guardrails = a terrifying experience with a heart rate of 180. 🔸 Hot spring warning: Cuopugou hot springs can erupt suddenly! Test the temperature with your hand first (I've seen tourists jump out from being scalded). 🔸 High altitude survival: Start drinking Rhodiola two days in advance, bring oxygen tanks + glucose, and don't run vigorously above 4500 meters. 🚙【Epic self-driving route | Daily highlights breakdown】 📅 Day 1: Chengdu → Zheduoshan Pass → Yuzixi Sunset → Xinduqiao ✨ Altitude acclimatization day. The sunset over Mount Gongga at Yuzixi is amazing. Bring a picnic mat + Tibetan clothing for photos. 📅 Day 2: Xinduqiao → Tianlu 18 Bends → Litang → Genyen Three Holy Mountains → Ranrika Village Hot Springs ✨ Drive through the grassland highway featured in "Twogether". Soak your feet in the wild hot springs to relieve fatigue. Remember to bring your swimsuit! 📅 Day 3: Ranrika → Genyen Eye Sunrise → Reti River Valley → Hangda Camp ✨ Watch the sunrise over Mount Genyen at 6am. For lunch in the valley, try yak beef covered with a quilt + butter tea for a Tibetan-style picnic. 📅 Day 4: Hangda → Cuopugou → Sister Lakes → Litang ✨ Bonus: Tibetan hot springs in Cuopugou. Wear a light-colored dress + straw hat for stunning photos at Sister Lakes. Bring a red shawl! 📅 Day 5: Litang → Tagong Grassland → Mosek Park → Yala Snow Mountain → Danba ✨ Holy land for Tibetan Trip Moments. Wear dark clothing + metal accessories at Mosek Park for post-apocalyptic photos. 📅 Day 6: Danba → Shuangqiao Valley, Four Girls Mountain → Balangshan Pass → Chengdu ✨ Rafting in Shuangqiao Valley is a must! A summer-only experience at the foot of the snow-capped mountains. Bring a waterproof phone case + sunglasses for sun protection. 📌【Local's secret tips | Secrets to blowing up your social media】 ✔️ The water at Genyen Eye is bluest after 4pm. Bring a small mirror for creative reflection photos. ✔️ Turn the prayer wheels at Lenggu Monastery clockwise 3 times. Remember to smile when taking photos with Tibetans prostrating themselves. ✔️ The Milky Way core is visible to the naked eye at night at Hangda Camp. Use a red filter for more stunning photos. ✔️ Bring cash! There is no signal in some areas, and the small shop in Ranrika Village only accepts cash. ✔️ When visiting a Tibetan home, bring a bag of fruit candy for the children, and you'll be rewarded with the purest smiles. 💌【A love letter to travelers】 This summer, go to Mount Genyen and experience the true Western Sichuan! When your SUV rolls across the grassland blooming with Gesang flowers, you'll understand what it means to have "your body in hell, your eyes in heaven". This is not Switzerland, not New Zealand, but an Eastern secret realm that even Xu Xiake never set foot in.👇