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Datong
City in Shanxi, China
Overview
Datong is a historic city in northern China, renowned for ancient sites like the city walls and the impressive Yungang Grottoes. Though small in population, it offers significant cultural depth and a relaxed atmosphere for travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Shanxi
Population
6,902
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
40.09°, 113.30°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$630
Local Cost
$302
Local Income
$350
Cashless
60
English
10
Temperature
6.5°C
Summer Avg
20.9°C
Winter Avg
-9.0°C
Record High
39.8°C
Record Low
-28.4°C
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
432 mm
City Vibrancy
48
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
3
Parks
39
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
306.0
Airport
DAT
Distance
16 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 50/100.
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