Wanli, Taiwan.In the 1980s, Taiwan's interest in Western architecture and futuristic designs led to the construction of Futuro House imitations. Wanli UFO Village, a northern coast resort, featured these structures as vacation homes for the affluent and potentially American soldiers. However, the village declined due to financial difficulties, leaving many structures abandoned, although some residents still live in renovated ones today. Similarly, the Sanzhi UFO Houses, part of an ambitious resort project, faced setbacks and were eventually demolished. While not designed by the original architect,...

The abandoned Encore Gardens in Da Ken, Taiwan.

Taman Festival Park in Bali.

Once a beacon of hope during Taiwan's economic boom, Xinglin Hospital in Tainan now stands as a haunting testament to its troubled past. Its grand facade hides a history marred by scandals, malpractice, and alleged deaths, leading to its closure in 1993. Now abandoned and decaying, the hospital's eerie corridors echo with whispers of the past, attracting those who seek to uncover its secrets. Broken windows reveal rooms filled with remnants of its former life: rusted medical equipment, abandoned beds, and peeling paint. The air hangs heavy with an unspoken sorrow, fueled by tales of restless spirits...

Quick tip: The word 'Losheng' in Chinese translate to "happy life." Losheng Sanatorium was built in 1929 during the Japanese colonial period and served as an isolation hospital for leprosy patients. The Japanese government forced leprosy patients to live in this hospital. During the 1930s, Losheng Sanatorium was the first leprosy hospital and the only public sanatorium for leprosy patients in Taiwan. It was designed for quarantine and treatment of lepers. 

Nara Dreamland, Japan's abandoned Disneyland doppelganger, once captivated visitors with its familiar Main Street, Sleeping Beauty Castle, and Matterhorn-inspired mountain. Opened in 1961, this nostalgic theme park thrived until the late 1990s when newer attractions lured crowds away. After closing in 2006, Dreamland became a haven for urban explorers intrigued by its decaying rides and eerie atmosphere. Eventually demolished in 2017, it remains a fascinating memory, symbolizing the ephemeral nature of dreams and the enduring appeal of nostalgia.