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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
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$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
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 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 65/100.
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