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Gaotai

City in Gansu, China

Overview

Gaotai is a small county town in Gansu province, Northwest China, known for its friendly locals and proximity to Silk Road heritage sites. It offers a glimpse into authentic rural life and is a gateway to historical landmarks in the region.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
China
Province
Gansu
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
39.55°, 99.71°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
65
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
28
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$578
Local Cost
$287
Local Income
$365
Cashless
58
English
8
Temperature
9.4°C
Summer Avg
23.5°C
Winter Avg
-5.4°C
Record High
40.9°C
Record Low
-21.9°C
Humidity
36%
Precipitation
131 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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 41/100.

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