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Direct
City in Xinjiang, China
Overview
Direct, set in Xinjiang's vast region, is a diverse and intriguing city combining Uyghur heritage with modern Chinese development. It blends historic old quarters, lively markets, and contemporary business districts, offering travelers a glimpse into daily life in Western China.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Autonomous Region
Xinjiang
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
43.88°, 87.59°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
78
Monthly Cost
$668
Local Cost
$337
Local Income
$450
Cashless
80
English
20
Temperature
10.7°C
Summer Avg
25.3°C
Winter Avg
-5.0°C
Record High
45.3°C
Record Low
-25.9°C
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
285 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
URC
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 2025-12-09.
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 52/100.
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