Litang Genie Circuit | The Ultimate Summer Trekking Experience in Western Sichuan

I would call the Genie Circuit the pinnacle of summer trekking in Western Sichuan!!! This overlooked route deserves much more attention! → When talking about Genie, it might not be as familiar to everyone, but mentioning Litang should ring a bell! This is the hometown of Ding Zhen, where you can find the Genie Sacred Mountain, the Genie Eye, along with grasslands, flower fields, snow-capped mountains, and lakes! √ In summer, we trek beneath snow-capped mountains and through flower fields, where every scene is like a painting! Let’s take a look at our route! ① Genie Grand Circuit: 6 days, 5 nights (no camping required): D1: Gather in Chengdu D2: Chengdu—Xinduqiao—Jianziwan Mountain—Litang (Altitude: 4000m) D3: Litang—Blacksmith Mountain Pass—Genie Eye—Old Lenggu Monastery—New Lenggu Monastery/Zeba Village (Altitude: 3900m) Trekking: 7km, 4 hours D4: New Lenggu Monastery/Zeba Village—One Tree—Hangda—Zeba Village (Altitude: 3900m) Trekking: 13km, 5 hours D5: Zeba Village—Daodao Valley—Reti—Litang (Altitude: 4000m) Trekking: 14km, 7 hours D6: Litang—Chengdu ② About Genie Snow Mountain Trekking: Genie Snow Mountain has recently become one of the most popular trekking routes in Western Sichuan. Centered around the Genie Sacred Mountain, it connects snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and Tibetan villages, earning the titles "Heart of Hengduan" and "Hidden Gem of Western Sichuan." √ We’ve upgraded the traditional route: Lightweight trekking without camping, featuring carefully selected highlights, providing a better 6-day, 5-night experience, with more stunning scenery along the way. This trek combines Tibetan culture and the breathtaking landscapes of Genie Sacred Mountain in one journey. ③ Scenic Highlights: Genie Sacred Mountain, Genie Eye, Genie Flower Fields, New/Old Lenggu Monastery, Reti Valley, Litang. √ Best Season: June to August in summer. The photos were taken in late May and early June, showing the grasslands of Genie turning green and the flower fields blooming! Come during the summer holidays!