The House That Defied Progress: Luo Baogen’s Famous Nail House
In the fast-changing landscape of modern China, one man made headlines by standing firm in the face of rapid urbanization. Luo Baogen and his wife gained international attention when they refused to sell their home in Wenling, China, for a major highway construction project.
While most of their neighbors accepted the government’s compensation and moved, the Baogens held their ground. Instead of forcing them out, something remarkable happened: the road was built around their house, leaving their two-story home isolated in the middle of a newly constructed highway.
Curious about how this nail house standoff unfolded? Let’s take a closer look.