Living in Chenghai
Chenghai is a large place in Yunnan, China, home to 39,766 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 1%, #4 of 2,047), climate-conscious movers (top 1%, #16 of 2,047), early retirees (top 4%, #64 of 2,047).
Residents39,766
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport50 km (Lijiang Sanyi International)
Nearest city of 100k+64 km
Within 30 km203,400 people
Terrain around itabout 2,550 m, height range 1,290 m
Main railway line85.9 km
Distance to Beijing2,086 km
Within 10 km39,766 people
LandscapeYunnan-Guizhou Plateau
Winter daylight10 h 29 min, sunset 11:30
See Chenghai on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Chenghai
- The landscape belongs to Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 29 min and sets around 11:30; in late June it sets around 14:13.
How Chenghai ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in China. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In China | In Yunnan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 60 | #1,440 of 1,977 | #69 of 107 | Map |
| Low-income household | 45 | #1,748 of 2,047 | #74 of 117 | Map |
| Low-income family | 62 | #1,728 of 1,977 | #78 of 107 | Map |
| Single parent | 63 | #1,759 of 1,977 | #79 of 107 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #1,496 of 1,977 | #64 of 107 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 69 | #1,615 of 1,977 | #71 of 107 | Map |
| Early retiree | 76 | #64 of 2,047 | #9 of 117 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 69 | #1,093 of 2,047 | #42 of 117 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 40 | #1,832 of 1,977 | #82 of 107 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 52 | #1,618 of 2,047 | #65 of 117 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 35 | #1,497 of 2,047 | #58 of 117 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 37 | #1,801 of 1,977 | #76 of 107 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 82 | #119 of 2,047 | #22 of 117 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 6 | #1,501 of 1,774 | #93 of 117 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 72 | #4 of 2,047 | #2 of 117 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 66 | #174 of 2,047 | #11 of 117 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 44 | #1,618 of 2,047 | #62 of 117 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 34 | #1,695 of 2,047 | #70 of 117 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 80 | #16 of 2,047 | #9 of 117 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 37 | #1,594 of 2,047 | #66 of 117 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.