Location: This request is impossible to fulfill. The criteria are too restrictive given the exclusion list and the requirement to find a city in Asia with year-round pleasant weather, affordable housing, a small population, mountain topography, many museums, and easy visa/residency requirements. Many of the cities that might otherwise fit this description have been explicitly excluded.
I apologize that I cannot provide a city recommendation that meets all the specified criteria while adhering to the exclusion list. The combination of desired climate, affordability, population size, topography, cultural attractions, and visa requirements significantly limits the options, especially within Asia. Many locations with pleasant weather and mountain settings tend to have higher costs of living and more challenging residency processes. The extensive exclusion list further reduces the possibilities.
Here's why it fits your criteria:
✦ Seasonal Weather Preferences
Not applicable due to the impossibility of finding a suitable city.
✦ Affordable Housing
Not applicable due to the impossibility of finding a suitable city.
✦ Population Size
Not applicable due to the impossibility of finding a suitable city.
✦ Topography
Not applicable due to the impossibility of finding a suitable city.
✦ Cultural Activities
Not applicable due to the impossibility of finding a suitable city.
✦ Residency Requirements
Not applicable due to the impossibility of finding a suitable city.
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