[2] The district lies on both sides of the middle reaches of the Lhasa River.

It is 20 kilometres (12 mi) to the east of the city of Lhasa in Chengguan District.

It has an average elevation of 4,100 metres (13,500 ft) above sea level, and descends from higher ground in the north and south to 3,730 metres (12,240 ft) in the lowest part of the Lhasa river valley.

[citation needed] The main occupation is agriculture, including production of wheat, barley, rapeseed, potatoes and other vegetables.

[2] A growing amount of fruit and greenhouse-grown organic vegetables, edible mushrooms and medicinal plants is being marketed under the "Dazi Pure" label.

[3] The Dazi Bridge, built by the Highway Bureau of Xizang Autonomous Region in 1984, crosses the Lhasa River.

The monastery includes Buddha halls, palace residences, Buddhist colleges and other buildings.

[9] Dra Yerpa temple, on a hillside in Dagze County, is known for its meditation cave connected with Songtsän Gampo, the 7th century Tibetan ruler.