Yiyang is a walkable, friendly city of 4 million in south-central China. The hometown of Ho Feng-Shan — the diplomat who saved thousands of Jews during WWII. Elevator apartments, lakeside parks, and a cost of living that lets you breathe. Welcome home.
108 sqm / 3 BR · 2 Bath · Luxury smart home · Elevator tower · Central A/C · Move-in ready
If you've dreamed of escaping the rat race — the overpriced, overcrowded, over-scheduled grind of Western cities — Yiyang is the antidote. A city where you walk to everything and the biggest stress is choosing which lakeside park to picnic in.
Elementary schools, middle schools, universities — all walkable. Grocery markets, shopping malls, hospitals, restaurants — no car needed. Ever. Your daily commute is a morning stroll past ancient banyan trees. City guide →
Zishanhu Lake Park is your backyard: camping, hiking, BBQ, fishing — all free. Morning tai chi with retirees. Evening dancing in the plaza. A life measured in sunsets, not spreadsheets.
These aren't old walkups. We're talking about brand-new 20–33 story residential towers with high-speed elevators, underground parking, landscaped gardens, smart locks, and 24/7 property management. See listings →
A fully furnished, move-in-ready apartment costs less than a used car in most Western countries. $15K–$30K buys you 80–150 sqm with modern finishes. Villas from $22K–$40K. Your money goes 10× further here. See the full budget →
Yiyang isn't tourist-overrun, but that's the point. You'll be welcomed with genuine curiosity and warmth. The locals haven't been jaded by mass tourism. You're a neighbor, not a number.
A full restaurant meal costs $2–$4. Fresh produce markets are everywhere. A bus ride is $0.15. Monthly living expenses — including rent, food, and utilities — can easily stay under $400.
Dr. Ho Feng-Shan was born into poverty in rural Yiyang in 1901. He rose to become Chinese Consul-General in Vienna, where — at enormous personal risk — he issued thousands of visas to Jews fleeing Nazi persecution between 1938 and 1940.
While other diplomats turned away, Ho kept his consulate doors open. When the Nazis seized his embassy building, he rented a new office with his own money and kept issuing visas. His actions helped an estimated 18,000 Jewish refugees find safety in Shanghai.
In 2001, Israel's Yad Vashem honored him posthumously as "Righteous Among the Nations" — one of the highest honors bestowed on non-Jews who risked their lives during the Holocaust.
His grave is here, in Yiyang. The city that raised him carries his spirit of compassion and openness to this day.
These are real prices for real properties in Yiyang. Modern construction. Elevator access. Property management included. All prices in USD at current exchange rates.
Foreign buyers can hold Chinese property through a WFOE (Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise). We guide you through the entire process. Read the complete buying guide →
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Sign, pay, receive your certificate. Fly over when you're ready — or let us manage it until you arrive.
Tired of $3,000/month rent in New York, London, or Sydney? For the price of one month's rent, you could own an apartment in Yiyang outright. No mortgage. No landlord. No stress.
Affordable healthcare, low cost of living, walkable neighborhoods, and a pace of life that lets you enjoy your golden years instead of counting every dollar.
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