Nenjiang, China

This remote town in northwestern China is a far cry from the glitz and glamour of the coast. With a population of just 355,528, Nenjiang is a sleepy backwater with 12 residential communities and 5 villages under its administration. The brutal Siberian climate and persistent bureaucratic headaches are the price you pay for living on the edge of Inner Mongolia. Unless you're a hardy soul who craves isolation and can navigate China's red tape, Nenjiang is not the expat destination for you.