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Xianggelila

City in Yunnan, China

Overview

Xianggelila (Shangri-La), in northern Yunnan, is a gateway to Tibetan culture, dramatic mountains, and ancient monasteries. The city is known for its preserved Old Town and scenic landscapes, featuring a unique blend of Han and Tibetan traditions.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
China
Province
Yunnan
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
27.87°, 99.84°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost · estimate
$655
Local Cost
$320
Local Income
$350
Cashless
75
English
15
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
18 km

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 2025-12-09.
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 2026-03-23.
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: 52/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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