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Luqu

City in Gansu, China

Overview

Luqu is a small town in Gansu known for its Tibetan culture, monastery sites, and picturesque landscapes at the edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It offers a unique blend of tradition and natural beauty, making it ideal for cultural explorers. The town is a gateway for hikers and pilgrims heading to Langmusi and surrounding mountains.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
China
Province
Gansu
Population
35,871
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
34.40°, 102.50°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
62
Monthly Cost
$561
Local Cost
$237
Local Income
$350
Cashless
75
English
10
Temperature
1.6°C
Summer Avg
10.4°C
Winter Avg
-7.8°C
Record High
26.8°C
Record Low
-25.4°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
657 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
GXH
Distance
48 km

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.
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 2025-12-06.
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 55/100.

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