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Xichang
City in Sichuan, China
Overview
Xichang, set at the edge of Qionghai Lake in Sichuan Province, is known for its mild climate and rich Yi ethnic culture. The city blends natural beauty, lively night markets, and space industry heritage as home to the Xichang Satellite Launch Center. Visitors enjoy lake activities, historic sites, and lively local cuisine.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Sichuan
Population
966,000
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
27.85°, 102.12°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost · estimate
$621
Local Cost
$273
Local Income
$650
Cashless
85
English
20
Temperature
11.6°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
4.4°C
Record High
33.0°C
Record Low
-10.0°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
1010 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
XIC
Distance
17 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-21.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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