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Gaochang
City in Xinjiang, China
Overview
Gaochang is a mid-sized city in Xinjiang, China, renowned for its historic ancient ruins and lively Uyghur culture. The city blends old Silk Road heritage with modern living, offering a unique atmosphere for travelers interested in history, culture, and local cuisine.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Autonomous Region
Xinjiang
Population
317,443
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
42.94°, 89.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$680
Local Cost
$325
Local Income
$400
Cashless
60
English
15
Temperature
13.0°C
Summer Avg
29.1°C
Winter Avg
-4.5°C
Record High
44.5°C
Record Low
-20.6°C
Humidity
31%
Precipitation
73 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TLQ
Distance
12 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 50/100.
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