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Samzhubzê
City in Tibet, China
Overview
Samzhubzê (Shigatse) is the second-largest city in Tibet, renowned for its spiritual heritage, lively local markets, and dramatic location near the Himalayas. The city is a fascinating blend of Tibetan traditions and modern influences, making it a unique gateway for exploring western Tibet.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Autonomous Region
Tibet
Population
158,290
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
29.30°, 89.01°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$673
Local Cost
$345
Local Income
$380
Cashless
40
English
15
Temperature
0.8°C
Summer Avg
9.5°C
Winter Avg
-8.3°C
Record High
23.2°C
Record Low
-23.5°C
Humidity
48%
Precipitation
426 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RKZ
Distance
29 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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