Why Ordos City is called a ghost town (Exploring the truth behind the development of Ordos City)

Ordos City, located in the central part of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is one of the largest coal reserves and production areas in China, and is also a reserve Controversial city. Many people call it a "ghost town", and this title is not unfounded. So why is Ordos called a ghost town? Let us explore the truth behind the development of Ordos City.

1. The origin and development of Ordos City

Ordos City is located in the central part of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, located in the loess On the plateau, the natural conditions are relatively harsh. However, Ordos began to rise rapidly in the 1990s due to the region's abundant coal resources. The mining and sales of a large amount of coal resources have driven the rapid development of the local economy and attracted a large number of investors and companies to participate in the construction. However, as time went by, problems gradually surfaced.

2. Disadvantages of over-reliance on the coal industry

Ordos City’s economic development is over-reliant on the coal industry, which has led to a series of problems. First of all, the high pollution of the coal industry has led to an exacerbation of environmental problems. Massive mining and coal transportation have caused serious pollution to land and air. Secondly, the coal industry has a single development model, which has caused difficulties in the adjustment and transformation of the local economic structure. Once the coal market fluctuates, the economy of Ordos City will be seriously affected, which is one of the reasons why Ordos City is called a ghost town.

3. The collapse of the property market bubble

In addition to the problems in the coal industry, Ordos City is also facing the collapse of the property market bubble. While the coal industry is developing rapidly, the real estate market is also rising rapidly. A large number of developers poured into Ordos City, driving the real estate boom. However, due to over-investment and imbalance of market supply and demand, Ordos' real estate market has experienced a bubble. Many properties are vacant and unpurchased, causing a collapse in the real estate market and further exacerbating Ordos' economic woes.

4. Efforts of transformation and revitalization

Faced with economic difficulties, the Ordos Municipal Government realized that transformation and revitalization must be carried out. They began to focus on developing emerging industries and promoting the diversified development of the economic structure. By introducing high-tech enterprises and scientific research institutions and increasing innovation, Ordos City has gradually achieved some results in the fields of new energy and new materials. At the same time, the government has also increased its efforts in environmental protection, strengthened supervision of the coal industry, and strived to improve the local ecological environment.

5. Future Development Prospects

Although Ordos City is still facing many challenges, through the efforts of the government and the joint efforts of the whole society, the future development prospects of Ordos City are still optimistic. With the adjustment and transformation of the coal industry and the development of emerging industries, Ordos City is expected to achieve sustainable economic development.exhibition. At the same time, the government has also increased its support for the tourism industry, hoping to promote the development of the local economy through the development of tourism.

To sum up, Ordos is not called a ghost town for no reason. Over-reliance on the coal industry and the collapse of the property market bubble have put Ordos in economic trouble. However, through the efforts of the government and the joint efforts of the whole society, Ordos City is working hard to transform and revitalize. I believe that in the near future, Ordos City will get rid of the title of ghost town and usher in better development prospects.