Discovering Letong Ancient Town and Qianhu Tibetan Village
by Nengkh9
Aug 10, 2025
🌅 2 Days & 1 Night Minimalist Guide to Litang|Follow This Itinerary to Avoid Pitfalls!
📅Day 1: Old Town Stroll + Golden Mountain Sunset
▫️Morning: Explore Letong Ancient Town while snacking
- Take photos at the "Litang" stone carving entrance (perfect sunlight at 10:00)
- Join locals spinning prayer wheels at the square (3 circles clockwise!)
- Buy handmade pendants at Tibetan shops (don't bargain too hard~)
▫️Noon: Sweet Tea House below Cangyang Pavilion
- Must-try: Sweet tea (¥5/pot) + Tibetan noodles (¥12)
- People-watch by the window while basking in sunlight for an hour
▫️Afternoon: Dongshan Mountain Viewpoint
- 40-minute hike up (or ¥15 taxi ride)
- Capture panoramic town views with distant snow mountains
▫️Evening: Genie Square
- Arrive by 19:00 for sunset when mountains turn gold-red
- Watch locals' Guozhuang dance (join them boldly!)
🌄Day 2: Nature & Local Life
▫️Dawn: Hike Dongshan Mountain at 6:00
- High chance to see cloud-covered town (wear thick jackets!)
- Silhouette photos by mani stone piles are magical
▫️Morning: Market Haul
- Buy freshly made highland barley cakes (¥3/each) and yak jerky (sold by weight)
- Browse cordyceps stalls (just window-shopping)
▫️Noon: Matsutake chicken stew near homestay
- Request preparation in advance (¥60/person, incredibly fresh)
▫️Afternoon: Final sweet tea stop before departure
- Takeaway 1 pot for the road (thermos-friendly)
💡3 Crucial Tips:
1. Buy 2 glucose bottles first (¥10 at pharmacies) - instant altitude relief
2. Always confirm prices - better deals outside tourist areas
3. Two days suffice! Don't rush - slowing down is Litang's true charm
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