Discovering the World of Ding Zhen: Explore the World's Highest City for Just 1000 RMB per Person!


## 🌄【3 Days & 4 Nights】Litang Sky City Pilgrimage Tour:

Want to visit the same hidden gems featured in *The World of Ding Zhen*? Litang, the "Sky City" at 4,014 meters above sea level, boasts purer Tibetan culture than Lhasa, endless flower-filled grasslands perfect for desktop-worthy photos, and ancient temples where you can almost touch the clouds... This 3-day, 4-night guide unlocks the most breathtaking highland experiences on the Sichuan-Tibet route—all on a 1,000 RMB budget!

**🏔️ Day 1: First Encounter with the World’s Highest City**
Arrive by bus from Chengdu at noon (~8 hours/200 RMB) and check into a Tibetan-style guesthouse (150 RMB/night, oxygen included). In the afternoon, explore **Letong Ancient Town** (free) and snap photos in traditional Tibetan attire (80 RMB/set) at the Thousand-House Tibetan Village. At dusk, head to **Changqingchun Kelsang Monastery** for golden sunset views (free). Don’t miss dinner at a **yak meat hotpot** spot (60 RMB/person), and remember to use a humidifier overnight to combat dryness.

**🌿 Day 2: Adventure in the Maoya Grasslands**
Charter a car to **Maoya Grasslands** (150 RMB/person), where you can horseback ride on *National Geographic*-certified stunning plains (50 RMB/hour). Enjoy a picnic lunch (bring your own snacks), then visit **Lenggu Monastery** (free) to see its three sacred treasures. At sunset, witness the mirrored reflections at **Sister Lakes**, and spend the night in a grassland tent (100 RMB/tent)—stargazing guaranteed!

**🙏 Day 3: Deep Dive into Tibetan Culture**
Start your day with a monastery morning ritual (free), then visit **Rinkang Ancient House** to spin prayer wheels for blessings. Lunch features **tsampa** with butter tea (20 RMB). In the afternoon, try your hand at **carving Mani stones** (30 RMB/piece) or join a **Daga dance** (Tibetan earth-tamping dance). Before leaving, stock up on **Tibetan incense** and **dried yak meat** (100 RMB goes a long way)!

**💡 Highland Survival Guide:**
1️⃣ Best seasons: July-August (flower seas) or September-October (clear skies)
2️⃣ Transport: Fly from Chengdu to Daocheng first, then charter a car (acclimatize gradually to avoid altitude sickness)
3️⃣ Must-pack: Oxygen canisters, sunscreen, lip balm (UV rays are intense!)
4️⃣ Hidden gem: Bustling caterpillar fungus markets on Wednesday/Saturday mornings

When prayer flags chant in the 4,000-meter winds, and Tibetan mastiff bells echo across Mount Genyen, Litang’s pristine beauty heals every weary soul. Are you ready for this physical and spiritual baptism? 👇 Share your highland experiences in the comments!

Post by Emily Adams | May 27, 2025

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