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Shaoyang
City in Hunan, China
Overview
Shaoyang is a busy city in Hunan Province, blending ancient culture with rapid modern development. Known for its diverse food scene, historic landmarks, and scenic riverside parks, it offers a genuine glimpse into central China's lifestyle. The city is less touristy but full of local color and hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Hunan
Population
6,563,520
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
26.94°, 110.96°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$712
Local Cost
$327
Local Income
$500
Cashless
80
English
25
Temperature
16.9°C
Summer Avg
26.2°C
Winter Avg
6.0°C
Record High
35.7°C
Record Low
-11.7°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1369 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WGN
Distance
35 km
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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 2025-12-05.
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 75/100.
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