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Gangcha

City in Qinghai, China

Overview

Gangcha is a quiet county town located on the northern shores of Qinghai Lake in Qinghai Province. Known for its breathtaking natural scenery, Tibetan culture, and access to unique grassland landscapes, it is a gateway to rural western China.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
China
Province
Qinghai
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
37.33°, 100.14°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$626
Local Cost
$252
Local Income
$300
Cashless
45
English
10
Temperature
-1.5°C
Summer Avg
9.0°C
Winter Avg
-12.8°C
Record High
26.4°C
Record Low
-36.3°C
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
428 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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.
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 50/100.

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