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Riwoqê
City in Tibet, China
Overview
Riwoqê is a remote Tibetan town set amid dramatic high-altitude landscapes, famous for its historic monastery and lively local culture. Visitors experience authentic Tibetan life, with colorful markets and centuries-old customs. The town offers a peaceful base for those exploring northern Tibet.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Autonomous Region
Tibet
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
31.21°, 96.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$468
Local Cost
$233
Local Income
$50
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
1.0°C
Summer Avg
9.5°C
Winter Avg
-7.5°C
Record High
23.0°C
Record Low
-22.5°C
Humidity
61%
Precipitation
529 mm
Internet Speed
120 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
68 ms
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 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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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