Who said California is the only state with a great view.  As we embark on finding the best real estate across the planet take note to a city with a flourishing economy, a penchant for producing great gold (number 2 export after oil), and close proximity to the Himalayas.  When you combine Economy, Gold, and Mountains sounds like the wild west to me but this is like the wild wild Middle of Asia. Take a look at the opulence, extravaganze of Indian Real Estate. The properties are breathtaking and available the tone is set with water passages, beautiful floor murals, and some new modern build apparations to meet your needs:

A member of the BRIC nation and a strong young population make India a possible better prospect than Chinese Realestate take a look at India: 

Hindu Proverb: Better to have a diamond with a few small flaws than a rock that is perfect