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Shangri-La
City in Yunnan, China
Overview
Shangri-La, set in the mountains of northern Yunnan, blends Tibetan culture with breathtaking scenery. The city is famous for its ancient town, prayer halls, alpine lakes, and as a gateway to the Himalayan highlands.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Yunnan
Population
186,412
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
27.83°, 99.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
72
Monthly Cost
$608
Local Cost
$307
Local Income
$430
Cashless
60
English
18
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DIG
Distance
5 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.
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 62/100.
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