Litang Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
seat and town of Litang, Garze, Sichuan, China
About Litang
Litang is part of the ancient and historic Tibetan province of Kham. The town sits at the edge of wide grassland valley, surrounded by tall grassy hills populated by yak and nomadic herders, and has a population of about 50,000; it's one of the highest-located places in the world, at an elevation of 4000 m (13,123 ft). This topography offers expansive views from many places in town. Several Dalai Lamas where born here, and lived in the local monastery just outside the town, on a hillside. Its older parts are situated on the hill slopes to the east, while busy construction work is extending the place into the surrounding grassy plains. Many of the new buildings are being constructed in the traditional local style. The vast majority of the population is ethnically Tibetan and bi-lingual, bu
Top Attractions in Litang
Explore the best things to see and do in Litang:
- ★Hot Springs
Where to Eat in Litang
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Snow Mountain Restaurant
- 🍴Tian Tian Restaurant
Litang Travel Guide Sections
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