Fendou, China

Moving to Fendou? Population 226,298, it's hardly the glittering metropolis some expats dream of. In fact, the bureaucracy is a persistent headache - navigating the party-state system requires patience and persistence. And while the climate is tolerable, it's a far cry from the warm, sunny locales that often lure Westerners abroad. This city is best suited for those with a thick skin and realistic expectations, not the romantic notions of a new life in the Middle Kingdom.