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Xiahe
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Xiahe County is a county under the administration of Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Gansu Province, named after the Daxia River within its territory. The county seat is located in the northwest of Gannan Prefecture, bordered by Hezuo City and Luqu County to the east and south, respectively; to the north, it is adjacent to Linxia Prefecture and Xunhua County and Tongren County in Qinghai; and to the west, it connects with Zeku County in Qinghai. The population is 89,500. The land of Xiahe County was a grazing area for the Qiang and Rong people from the Shang Dynasty to the early Han Dynasty. In the sixth year of the reign of Emperor Zhao of the Western Han Dynasty (81 BC), Baishi County was established, under the jurisdiction of Jincheng Commandery. During Wang Mang's usurpation of the Han, Baishi County was renamed Shunli County. The Eastern Han restored its name to Baishi County, changing its jurisdiction to Longxi Commandery. On September 21, 1949, Xiahe County was peacefully liberated. On September 22, 1949, the People's Government of Xiahe County was established. On December 20, 1958, Xiahe County was abolished and De'wu'lu City (county-level) was established. On December 15, 1961, it was restored to Xiahe County. Major scenic spots include the Ganjia Octagonal City Ruins, Dazong Lake, Baishi Cliff Caves, Sangke Prairie, and Labrang Monastery, among others.
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