1 day of Discovery in Ritu: Lake, Art, and Town

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by Mia

May 8, 2024 · 1 min read

Ritu 1 Day Itinerary

Embark on a captivating one-day journey to Ritu, where the blend of natural splendor and historical enigma awaits. Your adventure begins with a visit to the mesmerizing Pangong Tso, a high-altitude lake offering stunning views and tranquil moments for two hours. As you soak in the serenity, prepare to travel back in time at the Ritu Cliff Painting, a historic site that captures the essence of ancient Tibetan culture within an hour's exploration. Conclude your day with a stroll through the quaint streets of Ritu Town, a small town nestled in the heart of Ritu County, northwest of Ali District. This day trip is designed to give you a taste of Ritu's most cherished wonders, all within the span of a single, unforgettable day.

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1 Day in Ritu Itinerary: Day 1

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Pangong Tso

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Begin your Ritu adventure with a serene visit to the breathtaking Pangong Tso, a high-altitude lake that promises to be a feast for the eyes. Nestled within the vast landscapes of Ritu County, Ali District, allocate around 2 hours to immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of this natural wonder. The lake's crystal-clear waters reflect the surrounding mountains, creating a mesmerizing effect that is both calming and invigorating.

Attraction Info

  • Ritu County, Ali District
  • Suggested tour duration: 2-3 hour
93.55 km
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Ritu Cliff Painting

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Next, step back in time at the Ritu Cliff Painting, an ancient canvas that tells the tales of a bygone era. Located in Ritu County of the Ali Autonomous Region in Tibet, this historic site requires about an hour to explore. The cliff paintings are a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region, offering a unique glimpse into the artistic expressions of our ancestors.

Attraction Info

  • Ritu County, Ali Autonomous Region, Tibet
  • Suggested tour duration: 1 hour

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Ritu Town

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Conclude your day with a leisurely stroll through Ritu Town, a charming small town that embodies the spirit of the northwest Ali District. Here, you can experience the local lifestyle, interact with the friendly residents, and soak in the peaceful atmosphere that pervades this quaint settlement. Ritu Town is the perfect place to reflect on your day's journey and collect memories that will last a lifetime.

Attraction Info

  • Ritu County, northwest of Ali District

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Pangong Tso
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Highlights:
Pangong Tso is also called Pangong Lake. It is called "Tsomu Aungla Rinpoche" in Tibetan, which means bright and narrow lake. It is located about 12 kilometers north of Ritu County, Ali area. "International Lakes" at the junction. Pangongcuo Lake is long and narrow, running from east to west, about 155 kilometers long. The surrounding scenery of Pangong Lake is beautiful, surrounded by mountains and snow-capped mountains in the distance. The lake water is clear and the visibility is 3 to 5 meters. Due to factors such as light, depth and brightness, it presents different colors such as dark green, light green and dark blue, which is very beautiful. At night, the starry sky is a little bit, and the wide water surface reflects the sky, which is quiet and deep, and the night scene at this time also has a unique charm. There are more than ten islands of different sizes in the lake, and the famous one is Bird Island. There are more than 20 kinds of birds on the island, and the number can reach tens of thousands. The main birds are: bar-headed geese, brown-headed gulls, fish gulls, crested ducks, red ducks, etc. Head gulls are more numerous. It takes about 30 minutes to reach Bird Island by boat from the shore. However, due to the protection of birds, it is not allowed to land on the island. You can only enjoy this magical bird kingdom around Bird Island. There are several restaurants on the banks of Pangongcuo Lake. The main gimmick is the schizothorax, which is a specialty of the lake. However, for the protection of the environment and species, it is not recommended to eat. If you don't want to eat by the lake, you can drive back to Ritu County for about half an hour.
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Pangong Lake
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Ritu Cliff Painting
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Highlights:
Ritu rock art refers to a number of rock art remains found in Ritu County, Ali, including Renmudong, Luzhilangka, Chaksang and Alonggou rock paintings. The Ren Mudong rock paintings are located on the roadside between Shiquan River and Ritu. They are figures and animals carved on the rocks. The techniques are crude, the lines are simple, but the shapes are vivid. The Qiupu rock paintings are about 70 kilometers away from the Japanese soil. From the Japanese soil along the Pangong Lake and then enter a ravine, the rock paintings are on a vertical cliff, and the paintings are engraved with various animals and men and women engaged in various activities. Soil rock paintings are of great value to the study of ancient nomadic tribes.
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Jieshan Daban
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Highlights:
Jieshan Daban is one of the famous mountain passes along the Xinzang Highway. It is located in Songxi Village, Dongru Township, Ritu County, Ali Prefecture, Tibet, on the southwest bank of Longmu Co, a plateau saltwater lake, at K718 km of Xinzang Highway, the saddle of Xiluokezong Mountain and Dongluokezong Mountain, a branch of the Karakoram Mountains. The Daban Pass of Jieshan Mountain is also the starting point of the three-fork road crossing the uninhabited area of Qiangtang along the southern edge of the Kunlun Mountains. This is the starting point of the ancient Tubo road that goes in and out of the Western Regions from the Ali Plateau through the Keriya Pass into Pulu Village, Yutian County, Tarim Basin. Daban means "mountain pass". It is the traffic hub between the Tibet Autonomous Region and Xinjiang, and the Xinzang Highway passes through it. The natural landscape is an alpine desert, the climate is cold and arid, the annual rainfall is less than 50 mm, the precipitation is less, and there are few people.
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Ritu Town
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Ritu 1 Day Itinerary