Huangqiao
City in Hunan, China
Overview
Huangqiao is a small town set in Hunan province, China, with a population of around 2,600. It offers visitors a taste of rural Chinese life with friendly locals, lively markets, and a scenic riverside. The pace is slow and welcoming for those seeking authentic experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Hunan
Population
2,600
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
27.02°, 110.84°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$340
Local Cost
$197
Local Income
$300
Cashless
80
English
15
Temperature
16.1°C
Summer Avg
25.2°C
Winter Avg
5.5°C
Record High
33.7°C
Record Low
-11.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1378 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WGN
Distance
31 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.
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 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 40/100.