Why is Litang called the city of the sky?

Litang is called the city of the sky because the sky here feels within reach, and white clouds seem to be within reach.

Litang County, which belongs to Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, is located in the west of Sichuan Province and southwest of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. It borders Yajiang in the east, Muli, Daocheng and Xiangcheng in the south, Batang in the west and White and Xinlong in the north.

Litang is called the city of the sky, but this is not a casual talk, because the sky here feels within reach, and the white clouds seem to be there with a hand. This place is one of the highest counties in the world, and it is not far from Chengdu, so it is very convenient to drive. There are both mysterious and charming plateau scenery and cultural details that cannot be ignored for tourists to discover.

There are herds of cattle and sheep and tents on both sides of the road, and the living environment of Tibetans is clear at a glance, simple and comfortable. It is also because Litang is rich in cultural heritage. Even if you keep a low profile, you will not be despised at all.

The geographical environment of Litang

Litang County belongs to Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, located in the west of Sichuan Province and southwest of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, 285 kilometers away from Kangding, the provincial capital, 654 kilometers away from Chengdu and 270 kilometers away from the state capital. Shaluli Mountain is located between Jinsha River and Yalong River, in the middle section of Hengduan Mountain, running from north to south, with Yajiang in the east, Muli, Daocheng and Xiangcheng counties in the south, Batang in the west and White and Xinlong counties in the north. Litang County has a total area of 14352 square kilometers.

Litang county is dominated by hilly plateau and mountain plain, with some alpine valleys. Due to the uplift of orogeny, the terrain in the central part of the west fluctuates greatly, tilting to the southeast and northeast. The water system of mountains and rivers in the territory is north-south, with east-west arrangement, alternating mountains and rivers, and obvious vertical distribution of mountains.

The internal landform of Litang County is becoming more and more complex, and the formation of land presents obvious vertical zoning. From low to high, there are types such as Zhongshan and Gaoshan. In narrow valley, wide valley and top planation plane, there are terraces, multi-flat dams and alpine primitive types.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Litang County