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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
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$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
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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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