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Gutao
City in Shanxi, China
Overview
Gutao is a mid-sized city in Shanxi blending historic architecture with emerging modernity. Its scenic parks, lively markets, and rich local culture make it a rewarding stop off the beaten path. The city remains quiet and authentic compared to larger urban centers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Shanxi
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
37.20°, 112.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$626
Local Cost
$317
Local Income
$500
Cashless
80
English
15
Temperature
9.7°C
Summer Avg
22.7°C
Winter Avg
-4.0°C
Record High
40.4°C
Record Low
-23.1°C
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
542 mm
Internet Speed
189 Mbps
Upload
103 Mbps
Latency
33 ms
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
1
Parks
10
Transport
64
Walk Score
64
Footways
127.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 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 50/100.
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