Many viewers stunned as a viral video showed inside hina’s colossal apartment block where 20,000 people live in a self-contained mega-town.
The Regent International Apartment Complex, located in Qianjiang Century City, China, stands as one of the largest residential buildings in the world.
This 675-foot tower in Qianjiang Century City is a city in one building
With 39 floors towering above the city, the Regent is a colossal urban high-rise. It is home to more than 20,000 residents crammed into the building
Additionally, The apartment complex is designed to function as a fully self-sufficient “mega-town.” Residents never need to leave.
Amenities within the Regent make it a self-sufficient community
On social media, a user @Unbelievableefacts shared a video showing inside the Nightmarish Regent International Apartment complex.
The footage showed the Regent is equipped with everything a person could need.
From countless shops to gyms, swimming pools, and multiple supermarkets, all essential needs are met within the building itself.
There’s even access to healthcare, schools, and other services.
This ensures residents have all the conveniences of modern life without stepping outside.
The Regent is now a sprawling housing complex
Initially designed by celebrated architect Alicia Loo in 2013 as a six-star luxury hotel, the Regent was meant to cater to wealthy businesspeople.
However, the building was repurposed into a massive housing complex for ordinary citizens.
The lobby retains luxurious touches such as marble columns and chandeliers, serving as a reminder of its former status.
Comprising over 5,000 flats, the Regent spans several city blocks.
While, Housing prices vary dramatically, with the cheapest units being small, windowless spaces costing 1,500 Chinese Yuan ($205) per month.
Larger units, with balconies and city views, can be rented for up to 4,000 Chinese Yuan ($547).
All residents live within close proximity to each other, navigating this enormous complex without ever leaving the building.
Additionally, The building features solar panels, rainwater recycling, and energy-efficient HVAC systems to minimize its environmental footprint.
These efforts help to reduce the complex’s overall energy usage and impact on the planet.
A high-tech, surveillance-heavy environment raises privacy concerns
Although the Regent is equipped with advanced security systems, including CCTV cameras and biometric access control, the lack of privacy significantly impacts residents.
While, They live under constant surveillance, with every move being watched
This raises concerns about personal freedom and the psychological effects of living in such a high-surveillance environment.
Living in close quarters with so many people can lead to high noise pollution. This has been shown to negatively affect mental health and overall quality of life.
The dense environment, combined with the constant surveillance. This raised concerns about the long-term impact on residents’ well-being.
The Regent’s design has unintentionally fostered a class divide. Wealthier residents live in spacious apartments with panoramic views of the city.
Meanwhile, others occupy small, windowless rooms.
This stark disparity highlights the complex social stratification within the building, contributing to underlying tension between residents of different socioeconomic backgrounds.
Social media reaction
Many viewers on social media ledt shock about life inside Nightmarish Regent International as a night mar.
One person said: Should stick all the dole bludgers in them.
A second wrote: The example of “own nothing but happy” agenda 2030.
While a third commented: Damn they ghetto worse than ours
Schools, hospitals, markets and neighborhoods are all inside a building. China is a miracle. Another added.
Someone else said:Incredible China.
Another added: I was thinking about the rents collected if I owned the property, then I woke up and have to go to work.
This is truly hell. Someone commented.