Chongqing guest house listed for demolition remains open

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  • Hotel is situated in the South Bank district of Chongqing, south west China
  • Negotiation for the demolition compensation haven’t been finalised yet
  • Owners kept the hotel open but the neighbours have been demolished

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Qin Xie For Mailonline


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09:16 GMT, 7 August 2015

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10:22 GMT, 7 August 2015

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A tiny four-storey hotel has recently become the talking point of travellers in China – because of its dire state.

Recently emerged photographs showed the desolate condition of the business, which has been listed for demolition by local government, in Chongqing, south west China

As the owners are yet to finalise the compensation for a relocation, ‘Lucky Lodge’ remains open despite lying amidst rubble, reported People’s Daily Online

In Chongqing, China, a small hotel has remained open despite the fact that it's been listed for demolition

In Chongqing, China, a small hotel has remained open despite the fact that it’s been listed for demolition

Amazingly, guests still seem to be staying at the hotel. People have been seen hanging out their laundry

Amazingly, guests still seem to be staying at the hotel. People have been seen hanging out their laundry

Pictures of the building has been widely circulated on Chinese media and many have dubbed it ‘the most arrogant hotel’.

The area used to be a row of adjoining commercial building but all the other buildings on the block have already been demolished.

The owners, who remain anonymous, haven’t successfully negotiated compensation with the authorities, so the hotel stayed open.

The building's skeleton is exposed and grass has started growing from its walls but it shows no sign of moving

The building’s skeleton is exposed and grass has started growing from its walls but it shows no sign of moving

As its neighbours have already been demolished, much of the building’s skeleton is exposed. Grass has even started sprouting from its walls.

Inside, the scene is similar with many cracks on the wall.  

Despite the fact that its in such a dire condition, the hotel is accepting guests.

Amazingly, guests still seem to be staying at the hotel. People have been seen hanging out their laundry on the balcony.

It’s not clear whether the owners have violated any safety regulations by staying open. 

The area used to be a row of commercial buildings. All the other buildings on the block have been demolished

The area used to be a row of commercial buildings. All the other buildings on the block have been demolished


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