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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
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$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

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
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 2025-12-09.
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 52/100.

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