Anliu, China

The population of 115,560 may seem modest, but don't let that fool you - bureaucracy is a persistent headache in this remote town. Anliu is a township under the jurisdiction of Wuhua County in Guangdong Province, buried deep in southern China's hinterlands. While the anonymity may appeal to some, the isolation and lack of amenities can quickly become a grind. This is not the place for the faint of heart or those seeking a vibrant expat community.