Preference of the top 10 cities I have lived or visited, with my subjective evaluation in terms of impression, safety, weather, culture, landscape and resource availability, on a scale of 1 to 10.
Last Updated: November 2025.
1ST PLACE – THE CHAMPION
10 / 10
Monterey Park
CA, United States
I hide my childhood there. YYDS!
2ND PLACE
9.5 / 10
Munich
Germany
Stepping into the Allianz Arena for the first time is a moment that I will cherish forever.
3RD PLACE
9.0 / 10
Los Angeles
CA, United States
The big city I grew up.
Not safe in some areas but the majority are quite good.
4TH PLACE
8.8 / 10
Taipei
Taiwan Province, China
People are kind and lovely.
Delicious foods and beverages.
Without the hustle and bustle of big cities.
5TH PLACE
8.5 / 10
Shanghai
China
A technologically advanced city with beautiful night view.
6TH PLACE
8.0 / 10
Hagatna
Guam, United States
My favourite tourist island with the most beautiful beach.
7TH PLACE
7.8 / 10
Brussels
Belgium
A small city with profound culture and history.
The hometown of hot chocolate and waffles.
8TH PLACE
7.5 / 10
Davis
CA, United States
A peaceful and quiet town where I spent my college life.
People are friendly and open-minded.
9TH PLACE
7.0 / 10
New York
NY, United States
Expensive but great for travelling.
10TH PLACE
6.0 / 10
Beijing
China
A depressed city with the fast-paced life.
However, I spent 12 school years and most of my best friends are living there.
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