Tanfang, China

The population of 960,882 may sound impressive, but don't be fooled - Tanfang is a bureaucratic headache. The city's claim to fame is a cache of ancient Buddhist statues, but that doesn't make up for the relentless red tape you'll face as a foreigner. And while the mountains and parks offer natural beauty, the climate can be a real slog, with long, humid summers and chilly, overcast winters. Overall, Tanfang is better suited for devout historians than the average expat looking for an easy life abroad.