Dingcheng, China

With a population of just 72,663, Dingcheng is a small provincial backwater, far removed from the glitz and bustle of China's megacities. The city's leader, Zhang Dingcheng, spent over two decades as the country's top prosecutor, highlighting the persistent bureaucracy that residents must navigate. And while Dingcheng played a role in China's revolutionary history, the city today offers little to captivate the average expat, beyond the standard sights and sounds of rural Chinese life. Unless you're a diehard history buff or have a penchant for navigating byzantine government procedures, Dingcheng is likely not the China destination for you.