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Gusu
City in Jiangsu, China
Overview
Gusu (Suzhou Old Town) is the historic heart of Suzhou, famed for its classical gardens, scenic canals, and traditional architecture. The city offers a unique blend of ancient charm and modern convenience, making it a top destination in Jiangsu province.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Jiangsu
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
31.34°, 120.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
76
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
89
Monthly Cost
$1,010
Local Cost
$475
Local Income
$980
Cashless
92
English
18
Temperature
16.3°C
Summer Avg
27.1°C
Winter Avg
4.6°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
-11.6°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1206 mm
Internet Speed
305 Mbps
Upload
60 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
19
Walk Score
19
Footways
37.0
Airport
SZV
Distance
21 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. 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 63/100.
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