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Burang
City in Tibet, China
Overview
Burang, also known as Purang, is a remote town in far western Tibet, China, serving as a gateway for pilgrims visiting Mount Kailash, Lake Manasarovar, and other sacred sites. The town blends Tibetan, Nepali, and Indian influences and is the main trade center for the region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Autonomous Region
Tibet
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
30.30°, 81.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$592
Local Cost
$290
Local Income
$200
Cashless
20
English
10
Temperature
-4.0°C
Summer Avg
6.1°C
Winter Avg
-14.3°C
Record High
20.2°C
Record Low
-39.7°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
353 mm
Internet Speed
38 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
299 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
APJ
Distance
12 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
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 30/100.
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