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Shilin
City in Yunnan, China
Overview
Shilin is a small but culturally lively town in Yunnan, China, housing the world-famous Stone Forest geological site. The city offers a unique blend of karst landscapes, local Yi ethnic culture, and peaceful countryside ambiance. Visitors come for natural beauty, authentic cuisine, and immersive cultural experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Yunnan
Population
9,404
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
24.82°, 103.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost · estimate
$765
Local Cost
$353
Local Income
$320
Cashless
55
English
10
Temperature
15.4°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
8.7°C
Record High
33.2°C
Record Low
-8.5°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
847 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
25
Walk Score
25
Footways
49.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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