Little Jiangnan of Dongxia

　　Dongxia Township is situated in the northeastern part of Huangyuan County, approximately 5 kilometers from the county government seat. It spans a total area of 85.5 square kilometers and administers Shiyazhuang, Lanzhanba, Xinmin, Huitiaogou, Huitiaogoukou, Xianghe, Xiaboxiang, Noutoushan, and Daheigou.

　　The township has 9 village committees, 31 production cooperatives. Established as Dongxia Township under the old system in 1949, it merged with Chengguan Town to form Dongfeng Commune in 1958, then split into Dongxia Commune in 1961, rejoined Chengjiao Commune in 1965, separated again as Dongxia Commune in 1972, and was restructured as Dongxia Township in 1984.

　　To the north lies Beihuashi Mountain and to the south stands Zhaobishan Mountain. The two mountains interlock in rugged, steep formations, while the Huangshui River rushes through the valley. The Qinghai-Tibet Railway, Qinghai-Tibet Highway, and Xining-Huangyuan First-Class Highway all traverse the canyon and cut through the mountains, earning the region the title "Throat of Qinghai and Tibet." The mountainous area boasts lush vegetation, and Daheigou has been designated as a provincial-level forest park, home to birch and spruce trees—earning it the nickname "Little Jiangnan." Elevations here range from 2,400 to 3,208 meters, with an average annual temperature of 4.3°C and average annual rainfall of 502 millimeters. Within Dongxia lies the famous Xishi Gorge, named for its location east of the county seat and also known as Dongxia.