Sitou, China

With a population of just 56,289, Sitou is a small and unremarkable Chinese city that offers little to tempt foreign residents. The bureaucracy here is a persistent headache, as evidenced by the background of the local politician profiled. While some may find the tranquility appealing, there's little to distinguish Sitou from countless other nondescript provincial hubs across the country. This is a place for those seeking a quiet, uncomplicated life in rural China, but little else.