Ordos
8.2
High score (8-10) · Your profile
Ordos became internationally famous as China's 'ghost city' — Kangbashi district was built for a million people and sat mostly empty — but the coal wealth that funded it is real and the city has filled in considerably since those early 2010s photos circulated. High per-capita income (among the highest in China for a prefecture-level city) means women here have options and aren't looking for economic rescue from a foreigner, which cuts against a typical expat advantage. The social scene in Dongsheng district is legitimately developed with malls, KTVs, and a younger aspirational crowd. Being foreign still opens doors on apps, but the dynamic here is more peer-to-peer than novelty-driven.
Mid score (6-8)
Ordos became internationally famous as China's 'ghost city' — Kangbashi district was built for a million people and sat mostly empty — but the coal wealth that funded it is real and the city has filled in considerably since those early 2010s photos circulated. High per-capita income (among the highest in China for a prefecture-level city) means women here have options and aren't looking for economic rescue from a foreigner, which cuts against a typical expat advantage. The social scene in Dongsheng district is legitimately developed with malls, KTVs, and a younger aspirational crowd. Being foreign still opens doors on apps, but the dynamic here is more peer-to-peer than novelty-driven.
Lower score (below 6)
Ordos became internationally famous as China's 'ghost city' — Kangbashi district was built for a million people and sat mostly empty — but the coal wealth that funded it is real and the city has filled in considerably. High per-capita income cuts against the foreigner advantage that works in poorer Chinese cities — women here aren't looking for economic uplift from an outsider. The culture is conservative and locally insular despite the wealth. You can exist here fine but there's no particular pull for a foreign man.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Ordos, NeiMongol?
$20k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Ordos, NeiMongol?
Women marry at 28
How common is a college degree in Ordos, NeiMongol?
27% men have degree
What's the average male height in Ordos, NeiMongol?
173 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Ordos, NeiMongol?
Local women avg 24.7