A horse racing event is held in Litang, Garze Tibetan autonomous prefecture, southwest China’s Sichuan province, July 24, 2023. (People’s Daily Online/Ye Qiangping)
Litang county is located in the southwestern part of the Garze Tibetan autonomous prefecture, southwest China’s Sichuan province. Situated on a plateau with an average elevation of over 4,000 meters, it is known as the “City in the Sky.” With snow-capped mountains and picturesque grasslands, the scenery there is breathtaking.
Thanks to the internet and the growing popularity of cultural tourism, Litang has become a popular destination in recent years, attracting more and more visitors. In 2023, the county received over 3.19 million visits and generated a total tourism revenue of 3.92 billion yuan ($545 million), representing a year-on-year growth of 66.7 percent.
The Genyen scenic area, which features a 6,204-meter snow-covered peak that always shines brightly under the sunlight, is to the southwest of…
