Ordos City
This Chinese megacity is considered to be the most popular ghost town in the world. There is a great number of mineral deposits around Ordos. Although real estate developments in Ordos were sold during the contraction phase, people have been reluctant to move in. The city is able to accommodate about 1 million residents. However, the population density remains low and does not reach 10%.
Kangbashi
This metropolis is recognized as one of the largest sparsely populated cities in China. According to experts, the city is able to accommodate more than 1 million people. Kangbashi was constructed to become a zone intended for the urbanization of peasants from nearby villages. However, the reality was different. Currently, only 30,000 people live in the city. No increase in the population is expected in the future.
Tianducheng
In the Chinese suburb of Guangzhou, there is one more ghost town, which is significantly different from the rest. Tianducheng resembles a mini open-air museum. There are copies of many Parisian attractions, including the Eiffel Tower, in the city. Initially, Tianducheng was designed to accomodate 10,000 people. Nowadays, only 20% of residents live in the city.
Nanhui New City
This megacity is located near Shanghai. Nanhui New City was slated to become a “mini- Hong Kong”, as well as the largest trading port and tourist center. However, the city was almost uninhabited up until recently. Recently, many universities have been opened in the city. Currently, more than 100,000 students live and study in Nanhui New City.
Thames Town
Thames Town, a unique tourist attraction, is ranked fifth on the list of top 5 Chinese ghost towns. The city’s architecture features the style of a typical English town. There are many neat beautiful houses no more than three floors high. The city can accommodate about 10,000 people. However, Thames Town remains only a tourist attraction. The city is a favorite place for photo shoots among the Chinese, Europeans and Americans.
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