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Altay
City in Xinjiang, China
Overview
Altay is a gateway city to the stunning Altay Mountains in Xinjiang, blending scenic beauty with a lively local culture. Known for its diverse ethnic communities and proximity to natural wonders, Altay offers both urban amenities and outdoor adventure.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Autonomous Region
Xinjiang
Population
221,454
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
47.10°, 88.43°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
74
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$625
Local Cost
$322
Local Income
$460
Cashless
80
English
15
Temperature
7.0°C
Summer Avg
23.8°C
Winter Avg
-11.5°C
Record High
45.2°C
Record Low
-39.0°C
Humidity
52%
Precipitation
176 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
/
Distance
47 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 65/100.
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