Mengla
City in Yunnan, China
Overview
Mengla is a lively gateway city in southern Yunnan close to Laos, celebrated for its tropical landscapes, Dai minority culture, and proximity to famed botanical gardens. The city balances local tradition with growing commercial activity, offering an authentic taste of Xishuangbanna's charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Yunnan
Population
304,950
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
21.66°, 101.48°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$557
Local Cost
$265
Local Income
$420
Cashless
80
English
20
Temperature
22.0°C
Summer Avg
24.7°C
Winter Avg
17.3°C
Record High
39.4°C
Record Low
0.5°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
1132 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PCQ
Distance
44 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 2026-03-22.
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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.