Lijiang
City in Yunnan, China
Overview
Lijiang is renowned for its beautifully preserved Old Town, unique Naxi culture, and breathtaking views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Its labyrinthine alleys, flowing canals, and traditional wooden houses create a fairytale-like atmosphere, making it one of China's most picturesque cities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Yunnan
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
26.86°, 100.22°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$923
Local Cost
$435
Local Income
$400
Cashless
85
English
22
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
16.6°C
Winter Avg
3.1°C
Record High
31.1°C
Record Low
-7.9°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
953 mm
Internet Speed
309 Mbps
Upload
123 Mbps
Latency
39 ms
City Vibrancy
29
Coworking
0
Cafes
12
Nightlife
4
Parks
13
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
12.0
Airport
LJG
Distance
21 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 72/100.