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Linzhou

City in Henan, China

Overview

Linzhou is a lively city in northern Henan, best known for its historic Red Flag Canal and as a gateway to the striking Taihang Mountains. It offers visitors a blend of authentic local markets, natural scenery, and a laid-back atmosphere. Despite modernization, the city holds on to its small-town charm and cultural traditions.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
China
Province
Henan
Population
950,939
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
36.07°, 113.81°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost · estimate
$671
Local Cost
$285
Local Income
$550
Cashless
80
English
20
Temperature
11.6°C
Summer Avg
23.7°C
Winter Avg
-1.7°C
Record High
41.1°C
Record Low
-19.3°C
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
603 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AYN
Distance
48 km

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Neighborhoods
6 areas mapped
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Neighborhoods

Partial

Coverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.

人民广场 'People\'s Square' 开元街道 Kaiyuan Subdistrict 振林街道 Zhenlin Subdistrict

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Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 6 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-21.

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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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