Our world — beautiful, diverse, and teeming with life — is filled with some truly stunning sights.
Whether they be manmade — like a gorgeous resort built beneath the ocean — or made by nature — like a bird capable of mimicking electronic sounds — planet Earth is home to some incredible things.
But when I saw this village, located in the Zhoushan Archipelago of Zhejiang, China, I was shocked. Never before have I seen such a stunning example of Nature versus Man — and clearly, nature is winning!
Though it might not seem like much at first, this little fishing village has recently gone viral, and all because of these hauntingly beautiful photos below.
No one knows why or when, but this unassuming town has been completely abandoned. Now, photographers have captured what becomes of civilization once left in the hands of nature.
What do you think of this chilling town? Let us know below, and please SHARE!
From afar, this small fishing village looks totally normal. Rolling green hills, a bright blue sky, and the sparkling seas all make for a gorgeous sight.
But look closer, and you'll see there's something odd about this rural town...
Though once home to thousands of fishermen and their families, this small town in the Zhoushan Archipelago is now completely abandoned.
Completely uninhabited and totally untouched, the homes and buildings of the village have been completely swallowed up by greenery.
No one knows for sure why the village was abandoned by its inhabitants.
It's believed that as the local industries began to grow and change, many families were forced to move away.
Now, all that's been left are these bright green structures, frozen in time and nature.
Only photographers and locals know the exact location of this deserted town.
But for the sake of preserving its tranquil, barren beauty, that's probably for the best.
However, while some consider this abandoned village beautiful, others find it creepy and unsettling.
Perhaps because it serves as a reminder of what the world will look like long after we're all gone?
The things we've given great importance to — paint color, lawn decor, driveway length — mean nothing in the eyes of nature.
Do you find this abandoned village beautiful, or creepy?
Let us know below — and please share if you think this is fascinating!
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h/t: Amusing Planet
