Top 10 Most Attractive Chinese Cities for Foreigners
Shanghai ranked as the "most attractive" city for foreign residents due to its international atmosphere and multicultural environment, according to an annual survey.
Beijing remained second, thanks to its advantages in healthcare and educational resources, while Hangzhou also held onto third place.
The rankings, released on April 15, are based on a survey of about 25,000 expatriates nationwide in December and January.
The criteria ranged from living environment and local culture to administrative services and favorable policies for foreign residents.
The China Society for Research on International Professional Personnel Exchange and Development launched the annual survey in partnership with International Talent magazine in 2010 as a way to promote the nation's cities.
Let's take a look at the top 10 cities for foreigners.
No 10. Changchun
Participants ski at Vasaloppet China, a skiing competition held in Changchun, North China's Jilin province |
No 9 Nanjing
No 8 Guangzhou
Dragon boat rowers, from China and abroad, train together on a river in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong province |
No 7 Suzhou
Foreign travelers visit a classic garden in Suzhou, Jiangsu province |
No 6 Shenzhen
People walk around Shenzhen Bay Park in Shenzhen, Guangdong province |
No 5 Tianjin
No 4 Qingdao
Foreign tourists walk on a beach in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province |
No 3 Hangzhou
No 2 Beijing
No 1 Shanghai