Thriving Modern Tibetan Region in Gansu: Driving Tour of Xiahe in 4K HDR | China's Development

Xiahe County, located in Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province, is a multi-ethnic area with Tibetans as the majority. As of the end of 2024, the county had a resident population of 84,400, of which Tibetans accounted for over 80%, with the remaining 18 ethnic groups including Han and Hui. Xiahe County is named after the Daxia River within its borders. On April 28, 2019, the Gansu Provincial Government approved Xiahe County's official exit from the list of impoverished counties. As a place where Han and Tibetan cultures blend, Xiahe County boasts Labrang Monastery, renowned as a "World Center for Tibetan Studies," and its natural landscapes such as the Sangke Grassland and Ganjia Secret Realm, along with historical sites like the Bajiao Ancient City, constitute unique tourism resources. Xiahe County has an average altitude of approximately 3,000 meters and is characterized by plateau and mountainous terrain. Historically, as an important node on the ancient Silk Road and the Tang-Tibet Ancient Road, transportation relied primarily on yaks and mules; it has now gradually developed into a comprehensive transportation network encompassing highways and air transport. Xiahe County is primarily served by National Highways G316 and G213, which connect to surrounding prefectures and counties, making them vital transportation arteries in the Tibetan region. G316 runs through the county seat, while G213 passes through Amuquhu Town in the south; both lines play a crucial role in transportation. Map Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6xMXT2gD5NrSc... Filming Date: June 26 Average Altitude: 3050 meters Administrative Division Code: 623027 Administrative Category: County Region: Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province Geographical Location: Northwest of Gannan Prefecture Area: 6274 km² Subdistricts: 8 towns, 5 townships Government Seat: Renmin East Road Area Code: 0941 Postal Code: 747100 Climate: Cold and humid climate zone Population: 84,800 (end of 2023) Famous Attractions: Labrang Monastery, Sangke Grassland, Darzong Holy Lake, etc. Airport: Xiahe Airport License Plate Code: 甘P GDP: 2.384 billion yuan (2022) #china #travel #driving #citydrive #tibet