Weylu’s, the Saugus Chinese restaurant known for its palace-like design, officially closed more than five years ago. Since then, it has sat abandoned and decaying alongside Route 1, littered with shattered glass, old take-out containers, and peeling paint.

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The 51,000-square-foot establishment that once served dim sum and spare ribs to hungry patrons is as a shell of its former, luxurious self. Unpaid taxes, liquor law violations, and a shooting are responsible for shuttering the restaurant, which cost $13 million to build in the 1980s, The Boston Globe reported.

In 2013, the vacant property sold for $4 million, but the new owner has yet to redevelop the space. The iconic building stands as a landmark for the North Shore town, reminiscent of over the top decor and indulgent dining that drew crowds from across the state.