It is surrounded by Wenxi Township on the north, Quyang Town on the west, Suining County on the east, and Xikou Town of Tongdao County on the south.

In March 1985, the Zhaiya Dong and Miao Ethnics Township was established.

[1] The highest point in the township and the whole county is Mount Qingdian (Chinese: 青靛山) which stands 1,176 metres (3,858 ft) above sea level.

The second highest point in the township is Mount Yanjingtou (Chinese: 盐井头), which, at 1,062 metres (3,484 ft) above sea level.

Mineral resources include gold, copper, manganese and oil.