 Winters are mild with temperature mostly above -4C whereas summer temperature remains at 20-24 C. 

Yiri Hot Spring is located at Riwoqê County, surrounded by the hills, is a famous hot spring which is reputed to cure diseases.Riwoche is also home to the famous Riwoche Monastery, the main set of the Taklung Kagyu, situated 29 km north of the Riwoche Town, and 134 km west of Chamdo.Jiumichan Monastery is within Riwoqê County, 105 km away from the county seat, is a national key scenic spot.