History Filled Tibetan Town in the Clouds ☁️

At 4000m altitude, Litang is not only heralded as one of the highest towns in the world, but it is also known as one of the best preserved Tibetan old towns in China. Beautiful, quaint and dripping with culture, Litang’s ancient town is something special. Situated in Western Sichuan, the historic old town of Litang is void of the crowds and junky souvenir shops that you typically find in old towns across China. Filled with museums, chanting pilgrims, local artisanal shops and tea houses, Litang has a rich Tibetan history, including being the birthplace of the 7th and 10th Dalai Lamas. To get there, you take a local bus from Kangding (towards Chengdu) or from Daocheng (towards Yading Scenic area). #historicplaces