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Datong
City in Anhui, China
Overview
Datong is a small, peaceful town in northern Anhui province, primarily serving as an agricultural center with a close-knit local community. Its riverside areas and markets provide a glimpse into authentic rural Chinese life, making it an inviting stop for those seeking cultural immersion away from big city crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Anhui
Population
6,902
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
32.64°, 117.04°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$558
Local Cost
$203
Local Income
$330
Cashless
60
English
25
Temperature
15.9°C
Summer Avg
27.4°C
Winter Avg
3.2°C
Record High
41.2°C
Record Low
-16.0°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
1059 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
BFU
Distance
35 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 2025-12-07.
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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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