Southwest Plateau
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Translated as "Old Horse Inn," Laomadian is a cozy, bucolic haven perfect for those wishing to absorb the stimulating atmosphere of China's rich history of bustling trade. It is a rustic lodging house in Shaxi originally used by traders traveling along the Tea and Horse Caravan Trail and the Southern Silk Road.
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A uniquely elegant and authentic heritage mansion in the traditional Bai style. The Linden Center is an educational and cultural retreat owned by an American couple, Brian and Jeanee Linden. Housed in a traditional courtyard mansion originally built by a powerful local warlord, the center offers a range of activities in a meticulously restored, peaceful setting.
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Immerse yourself in local Buddhist culture or silently contemplate the astonishing purity of the location. The focus of the lodge is spirituality, making it the ideal place for those wishing to find peace and enlightenment.
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Views of the Himalayas from this property are astonishing as the sun dances over their eastern slopes. Located in the Songtsam Lama Temple, the largest Tibetan temple outside of the city proper, the Songtsam Hotel is a boutique hotel which offers a serene setting in which to experience traditional Tibetan life and local cuisine such as hotpot and spicy yak.
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Perched on a high bluff overlooking the achingly beautiful glaciers of the holy Meili Snow Mountain in Tibet, the location of the Songtsam Meili Hotel will absolutely take your breath away. One can take a peaceful morning stroll in the nearby village, which is home to only five families, or sit on the balcony watching the sun set over the mountains.
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The Songtsam Retreat, a collection of 24 dry stone structures spread out over 21 acres of hillside, is surely one of the most spectacular hotels in the world. Designed to take you away to a lost world of timeless tranquility and endless silence, the Retreat is an ideal location for those seeking to escape.