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Shihezi

City in Xinjiang, China

Overview

Shihezi is a green, modern city in northwestern China, known for its grid-like layout, agricultural research institutions, and ethnically diverse population. The city blends urban convenience with access to Xinjiang's natural beauty, offering travelers both cultural experiences and outdoor attractions.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
China
Autonomous Region
Xinjiang
Population
572,772
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
44.30°, 86.08°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
72
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
83
Monthly Cost
$720
Local Cost
$365
Local Income
$510
Cashless
92
English
18
Temperature
10.9°C
Summer Avg
27.2°C
Winter Avg
-7.3°C
Record High
47.4°C
Record Low
-27.3°C
Humidity
48%
Precipitation
212 mm
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
16
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SHF
Distance
16 km

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Neighborhoods
4 areas mapped
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Neighborhoods

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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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 4 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

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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