Sights in Lǐtáng

1. Chöde Gompa

   • Lǐtáng, China
   • Sights › Monastery

   At the northern end of town, the large Chöde Gompa is a Tibetan monastery built for the third Dalai Lama. Inside is a statue of Sakyamuni that is believed to have been carried from Lhasa by foot. Don't miss climbing onto the roof of the furthest right of the three main halls for great views of the Tibetan homes leading up to the monastery and the grasslands and mountains beyond. Monks climb up here every day to sound the temple's long horns. To get here, walk past the post office, turn left at the end of the road then take the first right.

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2. Báitǎ Gōngyuán

   • Lǐtáng, China
   • Sights › Chörten

   Worshippers seem to be perpetually circling Báitǎ Gōngyuán as they recite mantras and spin prayer wheels. You can join the locals hanging out in the surrounding park. Turn left out of the bus station and just keep walking.

   If you keep walking past Báitǎ Gōngyuán, there are hot springs 4km west of the centre.

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