China's Ghost City: Exploring a Colossal Urban Development

Secrets from China’s $150 Billion Ghost City

Destination:ChinaProvince:InnerMongoliaCity:Ordos

Small Brained American2025-01-2940 min

The 62 minute extended-cut version is live on Patreon right now.

--- Small Brained American

January 29, 2025, Winter in China

Video Chapters

0:00Arrival in Ordos
0:15Exploring abandoned buildings
1:06Korean food and local interaction
2:55First self driving car sighting
3:16Vast empty park exploration
5:01Meeting friendly locals
5:30Initial impressions of Ordos
6:01Chinese architecture and design
7:00Ordos's coal industry
8:00Ice cream truck chase
14:53Main square and museums
15:32Magnificent statues
23:20Shopping mall exploration
30:13Erdos Library visit
39:46Final thoughts on Ordos

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