Xiahe Photo

About Xiahe: Xiahe County, located in northwest Gannan Prefecture, is named for the Daxia River that flows through it. Xiahe abounds in tourism destinations, headlined by the Labrang Monastery. The county has five major destinations with thirty-six attractions characterized by Tibetan Buddhist influence, unique natural scenery, and a special local folk culture. Some of the most famous of these attractions include the Labrang Monastery, the Sangke Grassland, the White Stone Cliff Cave, the sacred Daerzong Lake, and the natural scenery of the Daxia River forest.