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Gyirong

City in Tibet, China

Overview

Gyirong is a small border town set in the Himalayas, serving as a gateway between Tibet and Nepal. It stands out for its multicultural atmosphere, breathtaking scenery, and unique blend of Tibetan and Nepali influences.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
China
Autonomous Region
Tibet
Population
17,536
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
28.86°, 85.30°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$460
Local Cost
$265
Local Income
$240
Cashless
25
English
15
Temperature
-3.2°C
Summer Avg
5.8°C
Winter Avg
-12.6°C
Record High
18.7°C
Record Low
-36.6°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
644 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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 35/100.

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