In Chongqing's Dazu District, a municipal district has attracted attention for its long history and rich tourism resources. As early as the Tang Dynasty, Dazu County has been established, and with its unique charm of begonia flowers, it is known as the "Begonia Fragrance Country". Today, the Dazu Rock Carvings and Longshui Lake Scenic Area have become two bright pearls in the area, attracting countless tourists to explore the traces of history and natural beauty.
However, next to these two pearls, there is a little-known secret hidden - the Longshui Lake villa complex.
This large-scale villa complex was once a large-scale tourism real estate project carefully built by a real estate developer, and it pinned on the expectations and dreams of countless people. Covering an area of 580 acres, it includes a number of parts such as Wankai Chamber, five-star hotels and high-end residences, with unique architectural styles, mostly single-family, quasi-single-family and townhouses.
In accordance with the "four yi" design concept of "by the mountain, by the water, by the field, and by the courtyard", this villa complex aims to build a living atmosphere close to nature and back to the countryside. In order to increase the popularity of the project, the developer even spared no expense to sponsor the tour of "The Voice of China" in Chongqing. However, just when people were looking forward to the project, the sudden rupture of the funding chain made the project declare bankruptcy in 2016 and became a regrettable unfinished project.
The Longshui Lake villa complex is huge, with townhouses with completed main structures on one side near the resort, and a little further away is the single-family or quasi-single-family villa area, also known as the Chamber of Commerce Hall. These villas are built on vast plots, each measuring between 300 and 500 square meters, and most are nearing completion. However, due to the rupture of the capital chain, these villas eventually became abandoned real estate that no one cared about.
Over the years, due to a lack of management and maintenance, these villa complexes have gradually become covered with vegetation. Moistened by the abundant rainwater of Longshui Lake, various plants grow wildly, enveloping these villas in a verdant landscape. Immersing oneself in it, one can't help but feel a sense of desolate beauty. Although these villas have lost their former prosperity and liveliness, they still stand tenaciously on the hill by Longshui Lake, as if telling the glory of the past and the loneliness of the present.
Standing among the ruins of the villas, I can't help but feel sorry for these dreams and expectations. These villa complexes could have been a highlight of the tourism industry in Dazu District, providing visitors with a unique and comfortable place to relax. However, due to the rupture of the capital chain and poor management, they ended up being a big regret for this beautiful scenic spot.
However, it is this regret and desolate beauty that also gives this villa complex a different kind of charm. It allows people to see the pursuit and yearning of human beings for beautiful things, and also reminds us that in the process of pursuing our dreams, we must always be vigilant against risks and challenges.
For the Dazu District, this abandoned villa complex is undoubtedly an embarrassing existence. It not only affects the overall image of Longshui Lake Scenic Area, but also damages the tourism image of Dazu District. However, perhaps we can also see a glimmer of hope in this regret. In the future, someone may be able to take over the project and transform it into a unique tourist attraction, so that more people can come here and feel the beauty of this desolation and the traces of history.
Overall, although the Longshui Lake villa complex is an unfinished project, it also shows its charm in a unique way. It gives us a glimpse of humanity's pursuit of good things and perseverance, and it also reminds us to cherish and protect what we have. Perhaps, one day in the future, this abandoned villa complex can be revitalized and become a highlight of tourism in Dazu District. Let's wait and see!
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