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Zayü
City in Tibet, China
Overview
Zayü is a remote and serene town in southeast Tibet, China, surrounded by lush mountains and traversed by the Yarlung Zangbo River. Popular for its pristine environment and traditional Tibetan culture, it offers an authentic off-the-beaten-path experience to travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Autonomous Region
Tibet
Population
28,237
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
28.66°, 97.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$575
Local Cost
$333
Local Income
$260
Cashless
30
English
15
Temperature
3.0°C
Summer Avg
10.2°C
Winter Avg
-4.4°C
Record High
21.1°C
Record Low
-19.7°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
763 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
—
Distance
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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 2025-12-06.
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 40/100.
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