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Lanzhou
City in Gansu, China
Overview
Lanzhou is the lively capital of Gansu Province, straddling the scenic Yellow River and famed for its beef noodle soup and Silk Road heritage. With a mix of history, lively markets, and dramatic riverfront views, Lanzhou offers a unique blend of east-meets-west China.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Gansu
Population
4,359,446
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
36.47°, 103.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
52
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$817
Local Cost
$382
Local Income
$670
Cashless
85
English
20
Temperature
8.1°C
Summer Avg
20.0°C
Winter Avg
-4.4°C
Record High
38.2°C
Record Low
-21.5°C
Humidity
52%
Precipitation
361 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LHW
Distance
10 km
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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 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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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