Gansu topographic maps

Average elevation: 8,150 ft

Average elevation: 7,133 ft

Xiahe (Sangqu) is found in the southern portion of Gansu province, along the western border with Qinghai province. It lies along the Daxia and Zhao rivers. It is on the northeast edge of the Tibetan Plateau. The average elevation is 2,900 to 3,100 m (9,500 to 10,200 ft) with the highest being 4,636 m (15,210…

Average elevation: 11,043 ft

Average elevation: 3,491 ft

Average elevation: 7,657 ft

Average elevation: 6,873 ft

Average elevation: 5,981 ft

Average elevation: 11,365 ft

Average elevation: 9,403 ft

Average elevation: 4,177 ft

Gannan, as illustrated by this chart for Xiahe, has an alpine subarctic climate (Köppen Dwc) that grades into an alpine climate (ETH) at the highest elevations. The climate is characterised by mild, rainy summers and frigid, but dry and sunny, winters.

Average elevation: 10,089 ft

Average elevation: 7,093 ft

Average elevation: 5,039 ft

Average elevation: 5,679 ft