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Burqin
City in Xinjiang, China
Overview
Set at the meeting point of the Burqin and Irtysh Rivers, Burqin is a tranquil gateway town to Xinjiang's Kanas National Park. It is a multicultural hub with Kazakh, Uyghur, and Han influences, making it both picturesque and unique for travelers seeking natural beauty and local culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Autonomous Region
Xinjiang
Population
72,894
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
48.37°, 87.24°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$719
Local Cost
$327
Local Income
$320
Cashless
65
English
20
Temperature
-2.6°C
Summer Avg
12.5°C
Winter Avg
-17.9°C
Record High
29.8°C
Record Low
-42.0°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
425 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KJI
Distance
24 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 45/100.
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