Ghost towns are not only found in China. We have mentioned cases such as Shenyang and Yujiapu, all of which are located in the region in recent years. Asian giant’s territory

A place as modern and luxurious as it is empty

The venue also includes modern offices, golf course, water park, shopping centre, bars and restaurants. Forest City has a modern and avant-garde style. Nothing looks dated It’s even comparable to the distribution we might find in any Chinese metropolis. But it has a huge problem: The project was designed to accommodate thousands of people, and only a few people currently live there.

part of his wealth abroad. Los desarrolladores del proyecto, entre ellos el propio sultan de Johor, veían un conjunto de propuestas de deberían news sido irresistibles, pero que por alguna razón, como podemos ver, no acabaron de cuajar.

However, these proposals were accompanied by some controversy. The city was built on environmentally protected islands, which in principle were not suitable for the project. Likewise, the “metropolis” is very close to the city.

While some regret choosing where to live, others embrace the loneliness of the place

Pictures | Forest City | Google Maps

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*An earlier version of this article was published in December 2023.