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Gar
City in Tibet, China
Overview
Gar (Shiquanhe) is the administrative center of the Ngari Prefecture in far western Tibet, serving as a vital gateway to the region's sacred sites and high-altitude wilderness. Its mix of basic urban amenities and Tibetan charm draws both adventurers heading to Mount Kailash and those curious about life on the Tibetan Plateau.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Autonomous Region
Tibet
Population
31,052
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
32.01°, 80.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$752
Local Cost
$428
Local Income
$420
Cashless
65
English
10
Temperature
-4.1°C
Summer Avg
7.1°C
Winter Avg
-15.2°C
Record High
21.6°C
Record Low
-32.7°C
Humidity
50%
Precipitation
106 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NGQ
Distance
30 km
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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.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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.
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 55/100.
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