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Yecheng
City in Xinjiang, China
Overview
Yecheng is a gateway town in southern Xinjiang, known for its strategic location on the historic Silk Road and as the last stop before the rugged Karakoram Highway. The city blends Uyghur traditions with Chinese influences, offering colorful bazaars, lively street scenes, and dramatic natural surrounds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Autonomous Region
Xinjiang
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
37.18°, 77.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$536
Local Cost
$262
Local Income
$220
Cashless
40
English
5
Temperature
1.3°C
Summer Avg
10.1°C
Winter Avg
-8.6°C
Record High
25.3°C
Record Low
-26.3°C
Humidity
41%
Precipitation
90 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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 2026-03-23.
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.
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 30/100.
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