Yuanping

City in Shanxi, China

Overview

Yuanping is a mid-sized city located in northern Shanxi, China, known for its friendly local culture, accessibility, and lively street life. Visitors will discover a mix of traditional and modern neighborhoods, authentic local cuisine, and a relaxed atmosphere ideal for exploring on foot.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
China
Province
Shanxi
Population
413,922
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
38.73°, 112.70°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
70
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$633
Local Cost
$288
Local Income
$560
Cashless
80
English
15
Temperature
7.2°C
Summer Avg
20.4°C
Winter Avg
-7.0°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
-26.5°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
481 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WUT
Distance
28 km

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Neighborhoods
2 areas mapped
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Neighborhoods

Partial

Coverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.

段家堡乡 Duanjiabu Township 沿沟乡 Yangou Township

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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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 2 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-18.

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.