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A real-life version of the Castle in the Sky that lacks oxygen but not faith | Litang, Ganzi.

This is the "Castle in the Sky" at an altitude of 4,000 meters, and it is also the hometown of Ding Zhen. It is primitive, pure, and beautiful, and standing on the top of the mountain, you feel particularly close to the clouds in the sky. It is said that this is a place that lacks oxygen but not faith. It has the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple and is the snow-covered holy land in the hearts of the Tibetan people. Whether you are a devout believer or a hurried traveler, you will fall in love with this pure land when you come to Litang. 📍Location: Litang County, Ganzi, Sichuan 🚙Navigation: The back mountain of Changqingchunke'er Temple (navigate to Changqingchunke'er Temple, there is a small road up the mountain on the left, drive up for a few minutes to reach the top of the mountain) 🎫Ticket: 0 Recommended attractions: 1️⃣Changqingchunke'er Temple Also known as Litang Temple, it is the oldest and largest Tibetan Buddhist Gelugpa temple in the Kham region. The temple is built on the mountain, with varying heights and exquisite interior decoration. 2️⃣East Mountain Top You can see a wider Castle in the Sky by going up the mountain from the small road next to Changqingchunke'er Temple. 🚗You can drive up the mountain❗️Walk slowly. 3️⃣Letong Ancient Town·Qianhu Tibetan Village An ancient town with a strong Tibetan cultural atmosphere, where primitiveness and commerce coexist. The red and white characteristic buildings, the 318 Litang sign, and the red wall with the words "Castle in the Sky·Litang" are all very photogenic. 4️⃣White Pagoda Park Also known as White Pagoda Temple, it is a park for sightseeing and a temple. In addition to the white pagoda, there are sculptures, prayer flags, prayer wheels, etc. in the park. 5️⃣Litang City Gate·318 Landmark There are landmarks at both the east and west gates, but the east gate has heavy traffic, and the landmark is in the middle of the road, which is unsafe⚠️The landmark at the west gate is on the side, parking is convenient, and you can take photos and check in. 6️⃣Litang Vegetable Market + Bazaar Enter from the east gate, the street is very lively, and you can find ethnic handicrafts, accessories, clothing, souvenirs, etc., and you can deeply experience the life of Tibetan people. Tips: 1. The altitude in Litang is very high, so be careful of altitude sickness. 🏃Don't run or jump, and prepare oxygen in advance. 2. Keep warm and bring more thick clothes. 3. Try to go to higher places, the effect of the layered slopes is more photogenic. 4. The weather is unpredictable, so remember to bring an umbrella. 5. The sunset is beautiful when the weather is good.
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Posted: Nov 28, 2024
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