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Shache
City in Xinjiang, China
Overview
Shache (Yarkant) is a historic Silk Road city in Xinjiang, China, celebrated for its ancient markets, Uyghur heritage, and traditional architecture. Visitors are drawn to its lively bazaars, unique local cuisine, and rich mix of cultures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Autonomous Region
Xinjiang
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
38.42°, 77.24°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$515
Local Cost
$257
Local Income
$300
Cashless
35
English
15
Temperature
14.0°C
Summer Avg
27.8°C
Winter Avg
-2.0°C
Record High
43.0°C
Record Low
-18.4°C
Humidity
32%
Precipitation
74 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
4
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
QSZ
Distance
25 km
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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 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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: 45/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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