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Dêqên
City in Yunnan, China
Overview
Dêqên is a small but culturally rich city in northwestern Yunnan, set amid dramatic mountains and on the gateway to Tibet. It blends Tibetan traditions with breathtaking scenery, attracting travelers seeking nature, history, and spirituality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Yunnan
Population
62,400
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
27.82°, 99.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$555
Local Cost
$260
Local Income
$320
Cashless
55
English
20
Temperature
5.9°C
Summer Avg
12.8°C
Winter Avg
-1.6°C
Record High
27.0°C
Record Low
-14.0°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
768 mm
Internet Speed
162 Mbps
Upload
70 Mbps
Latency
48 ms
City Vibrancy
29
Coworking
0
Cafes
17
Nightlife
7
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DIG
Distance
4 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. 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.
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 55/100.
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