Most haunted places in China
Dare to be scared? Since you’re here, we believe you have dared to explore the mysteries of China’s most haunted places! Whether you are a sole believer of the paranormal or not, these places offer a fascinating journey on cultural heritage and even some ghostly ghouls and the legendary tales accompanying them. So, gather your bravest friends, and embark on an adventure through the shadows of the unknown.
Join us as we delve into the mystery behind some of China’s top haunted places!
1. The old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan), Beijing
The old summer palace in Beijing was once a symbol of wealth and power, but it stands in ruins today. With its destroyed state, we can only be so bold as to assume that this certainly adds to the creepy factor, with or without the ghosts. This place’s legendary ghost stories focus on sightings of ghostly concubines roaming the grounds, as well as peculiar noises and other unexplained events. As the legend goes, a young imperial concubine forced to take her own life by the emperor still haunts the palace seeking revenge on those who had wronged her in her past life. So, when visiting this ghostly palace, just be sure not to get on her wrong side!
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202102/1216440.shtml
2. The ancient city of Pingyao
Ahh, the walled city famed for its importance in Chinese economic history. What was once known as the banking capital of China is now known as a ghost town, literally. Although its financial powers have faded with time, it is still a well-preserved piece of China’s history, or should we say too well-preserved? As legend has it, its narrow, winding streets are said to be haunted by the spirits of its former residents. Visitors have reported ghostly sightings and strange noises.
https://welcometochina.com.au/ancient-city-of-ping-yao-6740.html
3. The Yangtze River bridge, Wuhan
The Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge is known as one of the first highway-railway bridges to span over the Yangtze River, but that’s not all. This notorious bridge is also known as one of the most haunted places in China. Local legends say that the ghost of a woman who died on the bridge still haunts it, causing strange occurrences and scaring those brave enough to cross it at night. As the story goes, the woman took her own life after being left by her lover, and her spirit remains on the bridge seeking revenge.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wuhan_Yangtze_River_Bridge
4. The Drum and Bell tower, Beijing
Tucked away in the bustling metropolis of Beijing lies an iconic tower with a rich history steeped in tradition and mystery. Beyond the building's practical use, this tower has gained a reputation for being haunted. Visitors have claimed to encounter phantoms of former drummers and guards, with strange noises and eerie events reported within the towers’ walls. One of the most intriguing legends is that of a young musician who met his untimely end while playing the drums, and his spirit still haunts the tower causing the drums to pound ferociously in the dead of night.
https://www.thechinaguide.com/sight/beijing-drum-tower-and-bell-tower
5. The old Huangpu military academy in Shanghai
With this academy opening its doors in 1924 it sure leaves enough room for some rumours to roam its hallways. What was once one of the most prestigious military academies in China, is now considered one of the most haunted places. As the legend has it, the old academy is filled with the roaming spirits of former soldiers and officers. Visitors have reported ghostly phantoms of soldiers marching and strange noises coming from the building.
https://www.afar.com/places/whampoa-military-academy-guangzhou
Which one would you dare to visit?