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No discussion about the eerie side of China would be complete without mentioning its ghost cities. These massive urban developments, complete with skyscrapers and modern amenities, lay deserted and empty. The phenomenon is staggering—China has an estimated 65 million empty apartments, with cities like Ordos New Town standing as iconic examples of this peculiar urban planning. Initially planned to house a million residents, Ordos now barely accommodates a fraction of that number. Following the financial collapse of various construction projects, the government has even resorted to demolishing skyscrapers, further emphasizing the drastic reality of these abandoned metropolises.