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Zeku

City in Qinghai, China

Overview

Zeku is a remote town in Qinghai with a distinct Tibetan cultural identity, offering unique insight into rural life on the Tibetan Plateau. The town is known for its lively monasteries, prayer wheels, and scenic landscapes.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
China
Province
Qinghai
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
35.04°, 101.46°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
75
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$406
Local Cost
$219
Local Income
$150
Cashless
40
English
10
Temperature
0.3°C
Summer Avg
9.6°C
Winter Avg
-9.7°C
Record High
26.2°C
Record Low
-26.9°C
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
584 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 2026-03-23.
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 30/100.

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