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Yungang

City in Shanxi, China

Overview

Yungang, located in Shanxi province near Datong, is renowned for the magnificent Yungang Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with ancient Buddhist cave art. The city offers a mix of historical attractions, local markets, and a glimpse into modern Chinese urban life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
China
Province
Shanxi
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
40.06°, 113.16°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
68
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$602
Local Cost
$280
Local Income
$550
Cashless
85
English
25
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
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
DAT
Distance
28 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 2025-12-09.
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 62/100.

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