A building in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang province, is questioned by many as an "unlicensed construction" after it became popular. /CFP

The building, which looks more like a luxury villa in traditional Chinese design, recently won sudden fame for its similar look to the Yubaba's hot spring hotel pictured in the notable Japanese animation "Spirited Away". /CFP

It is located near a tea garden in the West Lake scenic area, and has become a new scenic spot and has attracted countless visitors. Some tourists even brought a drone to take pictures. /CFP

However, questions are also raised around its legality. As reported, the layered building is owned by a tenant who rented the village since the last century and rebuilt the place based on the Han Dynasty's architectural aesthetics. /CFP

The initial investigation by the subdistrict authorities showed that the building was indeed unlicensed. However, considering its cultural value and popularity, the authorities said they were still trying to deal with the problem with a gentler and more flexible way instead of just dismantling it. /CFP