Loufan
City in Shanxi, China
Overview
Loufan is a small town in Shanxi province, China, with a rich history, traditional architecture, and a welcoming local community. It offers tranquil riverside views, busy markets, and a genuine slice of rural Chinese life just outside Taiyuan.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Shanxi
Population
91,208
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
38.04°, 111.83°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost · estimate
$563
Local Cost
$250
Local Income
$410
Cashless
80
English
10
Temperature
7.5°C
Summer Avg
20.7°C
Winter Avg
-6.6°C
Record High
38.5°C
Record Low
-26.8°C
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
493 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 2025-12-06.
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: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.