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Moyu
City in Xinjiang, China
Overview
Moyu is a small town in the Hotan Prefecture of southern Xinjiang, where the Taklamakan desert meets an oasis of Uyghur culture. Known for its lively markets and traditional crafts, Moyu is an off-the-beaten-path gateway to discovering Silk Road history and local hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Autonomous Region
Xinjiang
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
37.27°, 79.74°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$565
Local Cost
$313
Local Income
$350
Cashless
65
English
5
Temperature
13.8°C
Summer Avg
27.7°C
Winter Avg
-2.3°C
Record High
43.0°C
Record Low
-19.3°C
Humidity
28%
Precipitation
61 mm
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HTN
Distance
30 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 60/100.
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