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Deqin
City in Yunnan, China
Overview
Deqin, set in the mountainous north of Yunnan near the border with Tibet, is renowned for its stunning alpine scenery and gateway access to Meili Snow Mountain. The town is a cultural mosaic of Tibetan and Chinese influences and is a hub for trekking and spiritual tourism.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Yunnan
Population
54,736
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
28.48°, 98.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$497
Local Cost
$251
Local Income
$400
Cashless
40
English
15
Temperature
3.9°C
Summer Avg
11.1°C
Winter Avg
-3.4°C
Record High
23.7°C
Record Low
-21.0°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
664 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 2025-12-06.
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 60/100.
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