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Shaoshan
City in Hunan, China
Overview
Shaoshan, located in Hunan Province, is best known as the birthplace of Mao Zedong and an important site in modern Chinese history. The small city combines cultural heritage landmarks with rural charm and green hills, offering an experience for history lovers and nature seekers alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Hunan
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
27.92°, 112.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$572
Local Cost
$258
Local Income
$400
Cashless
80
English
20
Temperature
17.4°C
Summer Avg
27.2°C
Winter Avg
6.2°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
-11.0°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1491 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
13
Walk Score
13
Footways
25.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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.
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 68/100.
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