Gaoyou
City in Jiangsu, China
Overview
Gaoyou is a mid-sized city in Jiangsu Province, famed for its picturesque lake, local canals, and a welcoming atmosphere. The city blends historical charm with modern amenities, making it a pleasant destination for both short trips and cultural exploration.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Jiangsu
Population
709,572
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
32.79°, 119.43°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
73
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
82
Monthly Cost
$765
Local Cost
$316
Local Income
$600
Cashless
92
English
18
Temperature
15.4°C
Summer Avg
26.8°C
Winter Avg
2.9°C
Record High
39.4°C
Record Low
-15.8°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1048 mm
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
0
Parks
10
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YTY
Distance
37 km
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Neighborhoods
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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 2025-12-06.
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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 5 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-04.
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 65/100.