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Labrang Civil Aviation hotel is a four-star property with a great location in the remote city of Xiahe, overlooking the Daxia river.

It’s central location in the downtown area is perfect for exploring this holy city, which has been built around an 18th century Buddhist monastery. Labuleng Si, which is a short distance from the hotel, is one of the six great monasteries of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism and home to over 2000 monks dressed in deep, crimson robes.

Step into this large hotel’s colourful and ornate lobby and gaze up at the enormous chandelier. The 260 rooms are a simpler affair and each one has air conditioning, satellite TV and Wi-Fi. It’s a comfortable place to relax after exploring the monasteries and stunning Sangke Grassland nearby. There are both western and Chinese restaurants, as well as bars and shops, within the hotel.

Local walks around the forested hills that surround the southern part of the city are easily accessible and offer peaceful views of the flat-topped buildings and golden temple domes below.