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Litang County, Tibetan administrative county in Garzê Prefecture, China

Litang County extends across 13,996 square kilometers of mountainous terrain at an elevation of 3,954 meters in southwestern Sichuan Province.

The region transformed from Litang Zhou, established in 1272 during the Yuan Dynasty, through various administrative changes until becoming Litang County in 1951.

The Litang Horse Racing Festival in August brings together participants from Tibet and Southwest China for competitions and trading activities.

The county connects to major cities through National Highway 318, with direct bus services from Chengdu taking between 10 to 12 hours.

Mount Genie reaches 6,204 meters in altitude and contains multiple ecosystems including snow peaks, forests, lakes, and natural hot springs.

Location: Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture

Elevation above the sea: 3,954 m

Website: http://gzlt.gov.cn

GPS coordinates: 30.02000,100.26667

Latest update: March 7, 2025 10:30

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