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Xisha

City in Hainan, China

Overview

Xisha, also known as the Paracel Islands, is a remote archipelago administered by Hainan, featuring pristine reefs, government outposts, and small communities shaped by the South China Sea. It's a rare destination where nature, geopolitics, and traditional island living intersect.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
China
Province
Hainan
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
16.48°, 111.93°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
55
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$1,138
Local Cost
$720
Local Income
$600
Cashless
30
English
30
Temperature
27.0°C
Summer Avg
29.0°C
Winter Avg
24.3°C
Record High
31.0°C
Record Low
19.3°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1246 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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 2025-12-09.
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 50/100.

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