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Wenchuan

City in Sichuan, China

Overview

Wenchuan is a picturesque county set in the mountains of Sichuan, best known for its natural beauty, Qiang culture, and tragic 2008 earthquake history. The city is a peaceful gateway to the Min Mountains and offers visitors a unique blend of nature, history, and culture.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
China
Province
Sichuan
Population
82,971
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
31.20°, 103.34°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
68
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$620
Local Cost
$286
Local Income
$400
Cashless
75
English
15
Temperature
5.3°C
Summer Avg
13.1°C
Winter Avg
-3.2°C
Record High
22.8°C
Record Low
-16.8°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1036 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 50/100.

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