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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 · estimate
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
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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