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Yadong

City in Tibet, China

Overview

Yadong is a frontier town in Tibet's Shigatse Prefecture, set in a lush valley near the Indian border. It's known for its dramatic landscapes, spiritual sites, and role in regional trade.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
China
Autonomous Region
Tibet
Population
15,449
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
27.49°, 88.91°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$427
Local Cost
$250
Local Income
$370
Cashless
35
English
10
Temperature
7.4°C
Summer Avg
13.3°C
Winter Avg
1.0°C
Record High
22.3°C
Record Low
-15.4°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1092 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PYG
Distance
42 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 40/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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