Lithang Old Town & Thousand-Household Tibetan Village
勒通古镇·千户藏寨
A cluster of Tibetan-style houses in Lithang's old town, where stone-paved lanes and painted windows and doors hide cafés, small museums and spots linked to the Dingzhen story.
Lhatong Old Town & Thousand-Household Tibetan Village lies north of Lithang County town, at the foot of the Changqingchun Kor Monastery. It is an open district redeveloped from the Tibetan-style houses of the old town. Stone-built houses, painted wooden windows and prayer flags are interwoven here. The lanes contain small exhibition spaces such as the Tsangyang Gyatso Museum and 'Dingzhen's World,' as well as Tibetan-style cafés, handicraft shops and guesthouses. You can start from the visitor centre and walk all the way to Changqingchun Kor Monastery. Entry is free. The district is a residential area, so ask before photographing people. The lanes are steep, so walk slowly to avoid altitude sickness.
Opening hours
Open all day (exhibition halls about 09:00–18:00)
Nearby sights
- Tsangyang Gyatso Museum
- Litang Monastery (Lithang Gompa)
- Litang
- Wuliang River Valley
- Zhaga Mountain
- Maoya Grassland
- Kazila Mountain Pass
- Tu'er Mountain