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Taigu
City in Shanxi, China
Overview
Taigu is a mid-sized city in Shanxi province known for its rich historical heritage and laid-back local lifestyle. The city blends ancient charm with a growing student population, making it lively yet authentic. Visitors will find a mix of traditional courtyards, busy markets, and modern conveniences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Shanxi
Population
322,099
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
37.40°, 112.72°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$634
Local Cost
$315
Local Income
$450
Cashless
85
English
25
Temperature
10.2°C
Summer Avg
23.3°C
Winter Avg
-3.8°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
-24.6°C
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
504 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TYN
Distance
39 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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 60/100.
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