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Shaoguan

City in Guangdong, China

Overview

Shaoguan, located in northern Guangdong, is known as the gateway to southern China and renowned for its natural beauty, most notably the Danxia Mountain UNESCO Global Geopark. The city blends lively local culture, riverside living, and easy access to scenic landscapes, making it a unique stop for travelers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
China
Province
Guangdong
Population
2,855,131
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
24.83°, 113.82°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost · estimate
$708
Local Cost
$406
Local Income
$600
Cashless
85
English
20
Temperature
19.0°C
Summer Avg
26.4°C
Winter Avg
10.0°C
Record High
34.7°C
Record Low
-10.8°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1748 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
HSC
Distance
43 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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