Luzhou

China ·Sichuan · Asia ·UTC UTC+8
Cost Low
Safety ★★★★☆
English Limited
Currency CNY ¥

City Overview

Luzhou, in southern Sichuan where the Yangtze meets the Tuo River, is "China’s Liquor City," with Luzhou Laojiao and Langjiu making baijiu a national-leading industry. A key upper-Yangtze port (Luzhou Port), it is developing chemicals, machinery and aviation. Cost of living and housing are low; mild with four distinct seasons, it is the central city of the southern Sichuan economic zone and a gateway to Yunnan and Guizhou, with scenic riverfront.

Cost of Living Snapshot

1BR Apartment ¥1800–4000/mo (center); ¥1200–2500/mo (outer ring)
Dining Out ¥10–22 (eatery/snacks); ¥40–90 (restaurant)
Monthly Transport Transit ~¥80–160/mo; DiDi starts ~¥9–13
Monthly Groceries ¥700–1500/mo (supermarket)
USD Reference: Approx. USD 250–560/mo (1BR center)
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Data above is approximate. Actual costs vary by location, timing, and personal lifestyle.

Getting Around

A bus network; city card for buses. HSR (Chengdu-Guiyang/Yukun lines) to Chengdu/Chongqing/Guiyang. Luzhou Yunlong Airport. Its Yangtze port is a southwestern hub.

Why Live Here

  • "China’s Liquor City" (Luzhou Laojiao/Langjiu)
  • A key upper-Yangtze port
  • A gateway to Yunnan/Guizhou; low cost

Popular Neighborhoods

City Center Jiangyang (core)
City Center Longmatan (industry/port)
Quiet & Residential Naxi (livable)
Budget-Friendly Luxian/Hejiang (outer)
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Data Updated: 2026-06-19