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Heishui

City in Sichuan, China

Overview

Heishui is a modest county town in northern Sichuan, framed by the spectacular Min Mountains and home to distinct Qiang and Tibetan cultures. It is a quiet base for nature lovers and those looking to explore authentic highland communities in a serene setting.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
China
Province
Sichuan
Population
44,564
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
32.19°, 103.08°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$411
Local Cost
$232
Local Income
$480
Cashless
55
English
15
Temperature
3.6°C
Summer Avg
11.0°C
Winter Avg
-3.9°C
Record High
24.8°C
Record Low
-20.4°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
816 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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 48/100.

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