Half of Mestia is a paradise even without hiking.

Half of Mestia is a paradise even without hiking. I stayed in Mestia for three days, didn't go to Ushguli, and didn't hike. I just wandered around, and the town itself was beautiful. I was lucky enough to experience two seasons. Many local drivers on the road would ask if you were going to Chali or Koruldi Lakes. There are signs in the town showing the kilometers and directions of various routes. If you have the energy, you can hike directly. Photos 2–5: I woke up early in the morning to find the world outside my window covered in snow. I walked from the town to the cable car (currently out of service), and it was all winter scenes with snow falling. After just two hours, it suddenly turned from winter to autumn, and the two seasons coexisted. Photo 6: I took this photo when I went out, and when I returned to my room in the afternoon, the same spot had become the photo below. Photos 7–8: Around 7:30 am, the sun shines on the mountains, turning the entire mountain range golden. Photos 9–15: I wandered from the town to the airport, surrounded by mountains. There are snow-capped mountains to the east and west, and autumn colors to the north and south. It's amazing. Photos 1/16–18: Taken in the evening. The golden mountains start at 6 pm and last for about 17 minutes. I was limited in my thinking, always thinking that the golden mountains only appear at sunrise.