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Yinchuan
City in Ningxia, China
Overview
Yinchuan, the capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, sits between the Yellow River and the Helan Mountains, offering a unique mix of Muslim heritage, ancient sites, and growing modernity. Known for its relaxed pace, diverse food scene, and historical landmarks, it's both a gateway to desert exploration and an emerging urban center.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Autonomous Region
Ningxia
Population
2,859,074
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
38.49°, 106.23°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$822
Local Cost
$381
Local Income
$660
Cashless
80
English
30
Temperature
9.4°C
Summer Avg
23.5°C
Winter Avg
-5.4°C
Record High
40.4°C
Record Low
-23.7°C
Humidity
46%
Precipitation
215 mm
Internet Speed
139 Mbps
Upload
38 Mbps
Latency
31 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YEH
Distance
19 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped39 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 39 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 68/100.
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