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Kuqa
City in Xinjiang, China
Overview
Kuqa, located in Xinjiang, is an ancient oasis town along the historic Silk Road, renowned for its rich Buddhist heritage, cave temples, and distinct Uyghur culture. The city offers a mix of impressive ruins, busy bazaars, and scenic desert landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Autonomous Region
Xinjiang
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
41.72°, 82.93°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$540
Local Cost
$284
Local Income
$375
Cashless
70
English
10
Temperature
12.4°C
Summer Avg
27.3°C
Winter Avg
-4.6°C
Record High
43.3°C
Record Low
-20.1°C
Humidity
37%
Precipitation
92 mm
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
KCA
Distance
6 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 60/100.
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