Nanzhou, China

With a population of just 54,449, Nanzhou is a small, unglamorous town that offers little to entice foreigners. The bureaucracy here is a persistent headache, with the town having changed names and administrative control multiple times over the centuries. While the climate is likely tolerable, the lack of amenities and attractions means this is a place best suited for those seeking a quiet, low-cost life in rural China, rather than cosmopolitan thrills.