Base city
Nanning 南宁
Mild winters and the easiest overland exit routes in the country.
Rent
| 1BR center | ~¥1,500 (~$210) |
|---|---|
| 1BR outside | ~¥1,000 (~$140) |
| Monthly, ex-rent | ~$460 |
Why it's cheap
New supply exceeded household growth by 10–30%.
Climate
Subtropical — mild winters, humid summers.
Exit route
3–4 hours overland to the Vietnam border. Cheapest exit route anywhere.
Weekend escapes
Guilin and the dramatic karst mountains of Yangshuo are 2.5 hours north by train.
