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The article by Laura Lionti tells the story of a unique but ultimately unsuccessful project in Chongqing, China, where an entire neighborhood was built on a bridge over the Liziang River. Inspired by the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, this project aimed to attract tourists with its mix of Western-style and traditional Chinese buildings, along with quirky elements like a suspended school bus and statues.

Despite these efforts, the bright colors and unusual features were not enough to draw significant tourist interest. Today, the area is mostly abandoned, with only delivery drivers passing through the desolate and melancholic village.