Driving on the 318 Sichuan-Tibet Line to “Sky City” - Litang - 4K

Driving distance: 130.4 kilometers
Driving route: G318 National Highway Sichuan-Tibet Line
Starting point: Yajiang County, Sichuan Province
End point: Litang County, Sichuan Province

Litang is a county located in the Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province. It is known as the "Highest City in the World" and the "City in the Sky". This place is famous for its unique natural beauty and cultural heritage.

*Natural scenery: Litang has an altitude of 4014 meters, has vast grasslands and clear lakes, and is part of the southeastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The natural landscapes such as alpine lakes, snow-capped mountains and glaciers here attract many tourists to enjoy.

Cultural heritage: Litang is one of the important settlements of Tibetan culture, with rich cultural heritage and folk activities. Every year from May to October, Litang County holds a horse racing meeting to showcase the charm of Tibetan horse racing culture. In addition, there are many ancient temples and Buddhist cultural sites in Litang, such as Litang Temple, Azong Temple, etc. These are good places to learn about Tibetan Buddhist culture.

Tourism activities: Tourists can experience horse riding, watch Tibetan opera, Xianzi, Guozhuang and other folk performances in Litang, as well as try Tibetan hot pot, yak meat and Tibetan milk tea and other specialties. In addition, Litang’s East City Gate and West City Gate are also popular places for tourists to check in. From there, you can overlook the entire Litang.

Geographical location: Litang is located in the west of Sichuan Province, in the southwest of Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, bordering the Ya River to the east, Muli, Daocheng and Xiangcheng Counties to the south, Batang to the west, Baiyu and Xinlong Counties to the north, with a total area of ​​14,352 square kilometers.

Litang is not only a beautiful natural scenic area, but also a good place to gain an in-depth understanding of Tibetan culture and history. Whether you are a nature lover or a cultural explorer, you can find your own fun and gains here.

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