Chongqing a southwestern Chinese city opened a porcelain palace in 2007 that features an Egyptian facade, soothing music and
more than 1,000 toilets spread out over 32,290 square feet.
"We are spreading toilet culture. People can listen to gentle music and
watch TV," said Lu Xiaoqing, an official with the Yangrenjie, or
"Foreigners Street," tourist area where the bathroom is located. "After
they use the bathroom they will be very, very happy."
Some urinals are uniquely shaped, including ones inside open crocodile
mouths and several that are topped by the bust of a woman resembling
the Virgin Mary; some areas even have TVs and 'gentle music' to
help you poo.
For open-aired relief, there is a cluster of stalls without a roof.
There are also plans to build a supermarket nearby, which will sell toilet-related items, CCTV reported.