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Visit China's largest concrete forest apartment, where 500,000 people live
Guiyang Huaguoyuan Concrete Forest: A Migrant City Within a
Hello! This is the Huaguoyuan Community in Guiyang City, China. It used to be the largest slum in China, but after renovation and redevelopment, it has become one of the largest residential communities in the country. Currently, at least 500,000 people live here, with the population reaching up to...
The Huaguoyuan Community in Guiyang is a large, redeveloped urban district that used to be China’s biggest slum. It now hosts around 500,000 residents, with population surges up to a million at peak times. The area covers about 10 square kilometers and includes more than 200 high-rise buildings, many around 43 floors tall, creating a striking cement forest. The neighborhood offers subway access, parks, schools, hospitals, and other well-developed facilities that make daily life very convenient. A wide variety of local foods is available everywhere, and the overall cost of living is relatively low. In summer, the average temperature is about 23 degrees Celsius, making it a popular retreat to escape the heat. The lower housing and commodity prices have drawn many people from other regions to purchase properties here, treating it as a second home.
This video takes viewers on a guided journey through Guiyang’s Huaguoyuan Community, a massive urban neighborhood that stands out as China’s largest concrete forest of high-rise apartments. Once considered a slum, the area has undergone a sweeping redevelopment that transformed it into one of the country’s largest residential communities, housing around half a million residents with peaks reaching up to a million. Spanning about 10 square kilometers, the complex features more than 200 towering buildings, many around 43 stories tall, creating a dense, forest-like skyline that resembles cement architecture more than a traditional cityscape. The tour highlights practical urban life integrated into the community: subway access, green spaces, schools, hospitals, and other amenities that make daily life convenient. The area is also known for its vibrant street food scene and relatively low living costs, attracting people from across regions who view it as a practical, affordable home. The cl
0:13 Take a slow walk to feel the density and notice how bridges weave through the terrain, making elevated paths part of daily life.
1:26 Watch Orchid Square in the evening for locals dancing and social gathering, a glimpse of community life.
6:55 Look up to understand the scale of the towers and how the concrete forest shapes the city’s skyline.
11:13 Explore the ground-level shops around residential blocks for a sense of convenience and local flavors.
33:09 Hike Yun-Gui Mountain Park to balance the urban immersion with quiet nature and panoramic views at the boardwalk.
00:00 Preview
00:52 Orchid Square
06:53 Huaguoyuan M Community
11:30 Environment around the apartment buildings
16:44 Touring the skywalks between apartment towers
21:53 Rooftop view
23:15 Complex bridge structures, with train tracks underneath
29:27 Underneath the bridges
32:57 Beautiful boardwalk on the hilltop
36:27 Huaguoyuan Wetland Park
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