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Guazhou
City in Gansu, China
Overview
Guazhou is a remote town in northwest China's Gansu province, gateway to the ancient Silk Road and surrounded by desert landscapes. The city is best known for its historical ruins, laid-back atmosphere, and access to the Western Thousand Buddha Caves.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Gansu
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
40.52°, 95.78°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$440
Local Cost
$210
Local Income
$250
Cashless
55
English
10
Temperature
11.6°C
Summer Avg
26.5°C
Winter Avg
-4.1°C
Record High
43.3°C
Record Low
-20.5°C
Humidity
29%
Precipitation
64 mm
Internet Speed
3 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
39 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. 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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