A man named Huang Ping got stranded in his home after refusing to sell his property to the Jinxi government in China for the construction of a highway.
The Jinxi government in China offered nearly $219,000 to Huang Ping to expropriate the land. The man refused the offer and had his house surrounded by a highway. Stunning images show the result of the construction.
According to Shanghai Daily, Huang was nicknamed by local residents as “the strongest nail house owner” in China.
In a video filmed by drones, Huang’s house is seen stranded by the highway while construction vehicles like cars and trucks pass around it. The roof of the house is almost at the same level as the road. He lives with his 11-year-old grandson.
The road is expected to open in the first half of the year. While vehicles are not yet circulating, Huang’s house has become a tourist spot for those interested.
“If I could go back in time, I would have agreed to the demolition conditions they offered. Now it seems like I missed a great deal. I regret it,” he said.
The highway project took into account the necessary detours to ensure Huang’s house remained intact.
Meet the “eye of Jinxi”!
One stubborn homeowner refused to relocate despite the government’s offer, turning their house into a symbol of resistance/Internet-famous photo spot. Now, it’s surrounded by a road, looking like an “eye” in the middle of nowhere!
The house is located… pic.twitter.com/6uNC5GUWQk— Shanghai Daily (@shanghaidaily) January 23, 2025
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