For many, retirement is a new phase of life, when you can banish all thoughts that have been bothering you at a younger age and just enjoy the rest of your life.
But if you have a chance to consider new surroundings, you might as well factor into your options doctor availability, housing, living costs, weather and air quality, and so on.
With these considered, we have come up with a list of 10 best Chinese cities for retirement.For many, retirement is a new phase of life, when you can banish all thoughts that have been bothering you at a younger age and just enjoy the rest of your life.
But if you have a chance to consider new surroundings, you might as well factor into your options doctor availability, housing, living costs, weather and air quality, and so on.
With these considered, we have come up with a list of 10 best Chinese cities for retirement.
No 10 Chengdu, Sichuan province
The city boasts best medical care services in China, particularly compared to other inland cities, with about 20 first-class hospitals. Besides, medical care costs are much lower than mega cities, such as Beijing and Shanghai.
No 9 Kunming, Yunnan province
Dubbed as a "Spring City", Kunming's weather, which is neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter, is very favorable for retirement. Plus, air quality is high and living cost low.
No 8 Shanghai
As the largest city in China, Shanghai is one of the most important economical, financial, informational centers, with high living standards and top-notch medical care services.
No 7 Dalian, Liaoning province
With favorable weather, the coastal city is considered one of the most livable places in China and beyond. It has been included in the "Global Top 500" list maintained by the United Nations Environment Program.
No 6 Haikou, Hainan province
Air quality in the city is best in China. And its housing prices are among the lowest in the country's coastal cities.
No 5 Suzhou, Jiangsu province
Up above there is Paradise, down here there are Suzhou and Hangzhou. That is an old saying used to describe the beautiful and enjoyable environment, both culturally and naturally, in the two cities. Besides, living costs in Suzhou city are relatively low.
No 4 Qingdao, Shandong province
With pleasant scenery, the coastal city tops the list of China's happiest cities and was awarded "China Habitat Environment Prize" in 2012.
No 3 Yantai, Shandong province
With a temperate monsoon climate, the city is one of the few coastal cities in China with its north facing the sea. It is cool and dry in summer, but mild and humid in winter.
No 2 Zhuhai, Guangdong province
Life in the city is quiet and relaxed. With the least population and low housing prices in Guangdong, the prefecture-level city is considered one of the best places for retirement in China.
No 1 Xiamen, Fujian province
As an international harbor city, it has one of the best environments and is the most desirable tourist destination in the country. It was once called "Eastern Hawaii" by Richard Nixon, former president of the United States.
