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Xining
City in Qinghai, China
Overview
Xining, the capital of Qinghai Province, sits at the crossroads of Tibetan, Hui, and Han cultures on the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau. Known for its diverse cuisine, lively markets, and stunning mountain backdrops, Xining serves as the gateway to the highlands of western China.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Qinghai
Population
2,467,965
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
36.82°, 101.44°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost · estimate
$783
Local Cost
$366
Local Income
$630
Cashless
80
English
25
Temperature
1.2°C
Summer Avg
11.6°C
Winter Avg
-10.2°C
Record High
29.1°C
Record Low
-29.4°C
Humidity
61%
Precipitation
516 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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