Base city

Nanning 南宁

Mild winters and the cheapest visa resets 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.

Visa reset

3–4 hours overland to the Vietnam border. Cheapest reset anywhere.