Ruoqiang
City in Xinjiang, China
Overview
Ruoqiang is a small but historically significant town in Xinjiang, China, serving as a gateway to the ancient Silk Road and the edge of the Taklamakan Desert. Its blend of Han and Uyghur cultures creates a unique atmosphere with traditional markets, quiet neighborhoods, and modern developments.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Autonomous Region
Xinjiang
Population
43,045
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
39.10°, 89.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost · estimate
$529
Local Cost
$277
Local Income
$350
Cashless
70
English
20
Temperature
5.0°C
Summer Avg
16.7°C
Winter Avg
-7.3°C
Record High
32.5°C
Record Low
-22.9°C
Humidity
33%
Precipitation
49 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.