Maybe it's because it's still a bit of a backwater and people are not so used to foreigners.

I know someone who worked there ( at a university ) and said it was ok.

Wait a few years, the locals will become arrogant and selfish pricks like the rest of the Chinese.

Employed through Chinese recruiting outfit.

Workplace - state senior high school in Yinchuan, Ningxia's capital

Job - a dawdle

Environment - clean

Classes per week - 20

Salary - 8,000 RMB per month paid on time

Cost of living - 2,000 RMB per month

Attitude of grade 1 students - respectful

Attitude of Chinese staff - respectful

Attitude of locals - respectful