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Xihu
City in Zhejiang, China
Overview
Xihu, centered around Hangzhou's iconic West Lake, is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, classical gardens, and cultural heritage. The city blends ancient charm with modern conveniences, offering a scenic retreat amidst urban life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Zhejiang
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
30.26°, 120.13°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$1,072
Local Cost
$628
Local Income
$1,100
Cashless
98
English
32
Temperature
16.5°C
Summer Avg
27.1°C
Winter Avg
4.9°C
Record High
41.6°C
Record Low
-13.6°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1426 mm
Internet Speed
241 Mbps
Upload
44 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
59
Coworking
0
Cafes
29
Nightlife
16
Parks
14
Transport
56
Walk Score
56
Footways
111.0
Airport
DEQ
Distance
27 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. 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 78/100.
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