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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
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$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
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 2025-12-07.
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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