Just one thing appears to be missing from this super futuristic city that cost billions to build: people. Situated some 70 miles from the dense capital of Beijing, the 'model' city of Xiong'an was ...

The pictures of empty streets stood in stark contrast to other towns and cities around the country, where hundreds flocked for one last pint at watering holes across their neighbourhoods.

These mysterious - and almost completely empty - cities are a part of ... introducing people," he told Business Insider. Ahead, 12 eerie images from his series.