Xinzhai, China

At just over 100,000 residents, Xinzhai is a modest Bronze Age archaeological site that offers little to modern expats. The city dates back to the Xia dynasty, between 1870 and 1720 BC, and serves as a link between the older Longshan and younger Erlitou cultures. However, the persistent bureaucracy associated with excavation sites is a headache for anyone seeking a hassle-free life abroad. With its remote rural setting and minimal amenities, Xinzhai is best suited for die-hard historians, not globe-trotting professionals.