Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
991K
Population
14,858 km2
Area
337 Mbps
Internet
UTC+08:00
Timezone
YYA (19km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Dongting Lake's vast mirror anchors Yueyang's poetic legacy, with ancient towers and fish feasts capturing Hunan's watery soul. Quick rail to Changsha makes it a nomad sweet spot for serene workspaces and cultural dives.
QUICK FACTS
Country
China
Region
Eastern Asia
Population
991K
Timezone
UTC+08:00
Currency
CNY
Language
Chinese
Airport
YYA
GPS
29.37, 113.09
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
337 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
A mid-sized city of 991,465 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
425 total POIs 0.0 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
6
Cafes
2
Bars
54
Fast Food
1
Shopping
Supermarkets
4
Convenience
372
Shopping Malls
2
Healthcare
Hospitals
10
Clinics
2,126
Pharmacies
130
Education
Schools
23
Universities
2
Libraries
2
Recreation
Parks
71
Playgrounds
220
Sports
11
Cinemas
9
Museums
1
Theatres
16
Transport
Bus Stops
111
Train Stations
7
Fuel Stations
19
Services
Banks
4
ATMs
7
Post Offices
18
Police
35
Fire Stations
6
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
337 Mbps
Download
39 Mbps
Upload
29ms
Latency
983
Tests
338
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Apr - Jun
7°
J
8°
F
12°
M
18°
A
24°
M
28°
J
30°
J
28°
A
24°
S
18°
O
12°
N
8°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 18.1 C Range: 6.7 - 29.5 C Rain: 1,480 mm/year Sunshine: 2,616 h/year
CITY SCORES
84.5
Nomad Index
C
Livability
37.5
Culture
51.2
Overall
AIRPORT
YYA
Yueyang Sanhe Airport
19 km from center
~34 min ride
FUN FACTS
Yueyang, formerly known as Yuezhou or Baling, is a prefecture-level city on the eastern shores of Dongting Lake and the Yangtze river in the northeastern corner of Hunan Province in the People's Republic of China.
Yueyang is the only international trade port city in Hunan and a famous port city in China, at the same time, Yueyang's comprehensive economic strength ranks of Hunan second only to Changsha, the provincial capital.
The city's most famous attractions are the Yueyang Tower and Dongting Lake.
The most famous food is Dongting lake silver fish (洞庭银鱼).
In 2021, the city's permanent resident population was 5,051,922, a decrease of 424,162 from the end of last year.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Yueyang known for?
Dongting Lake's vast mirror anchors Yueyang's poetic legacy, with ancient towers and fish feasts capturing Hunan's watery soul. Quick rail to Changsha makes it a nomad sweet spot for serene workspaces and cultural dives.
How fast is the internet in Yueyang?
Yueyang has an average download speed of 337 Mbps and upload speed of 39 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Yueyang?
Yueyang has an average year-round temperature of approximately 18.1 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Yueyang?
Yueyang is served by YYA (Yueyang Sanhe Airport), approximately 19 km from the city center.
What is the population of Yueyang?
The population of Yueyang is approximately 991K.
What infrastructure does Yueyang have?
Yueyang has 425 mapped points of interest, including 6 restaurants, 10 hospitals, 23 schools.
What country is Yueyang in?
Yueyang is located in China.
