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Mêdog
City in Tibet, China
Overview
Mêdog is a remote and lush county in Tibet, set at the southeastern end of the Himalayas and renowned for its dramatic landscape, unique biodiversity, and Tibetan Buddhist culture. Often called the 'Hidden Lotus', it is China's last county to have highway access and remains peaceful and unspoiled.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Autonomous Region
Tibet
Population
3,157
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
29.40°, 95.45°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$416
Local Cost
$290
Local Income
$210
Cashless
30
English
10
Temperature
6.7°C
Summer Avg
13.5°C
Winter Avg
-0.2°C
Record High
26.5°C
Record Low
-11.2°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
737 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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 2026-03-22.
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 2025-12-07.
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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