10 tourist destinations with the most famous haunted legends in Asia

If you are a lover of ghost stories, perhaps not real, then Asia is the ideal destination with the most creepy locations below.

Traveling to Asia is not only about ancient temples and diverse cuisine , but also about the creepy, mysterious colors. Add some of Asia's most haunted places to your itinerary - if you dare.

1. Bhangarh Fort, India

This fort is located in Alwar, Rajasthan, India and was once a royal residence. It is the only haunted place in India officially recognized by the Government of India. The fort is large and designed like a miniature city, including temples, palaces and many entrances.

In the 18th century, the people who lived inside also tried to move to other villages. After that, this place was named the most haunted and scary place in this South Asian country.

There are several stories told by locals to explain why the former residents quickly abandoned this majestic fort. One of them is that the fort was cursed by a sorcerer named Bala Balnath. Another legend is that anyone who enters Bhangarh Fort after sunset will never return.

The Indian government has confirmed that tourists can visit Bhangarh Fort. However, when visiting this place, tourists should pay attention to a warning sign placed in front of the fort with the following content: "It is forbidden to enter the area of Bhangarh Fort before sunrise and after sunset. Those who do not comply will be punished according to the law."

2. Lawang Sewu, Indonesia

The structure was built in the early 1900s as an outpost for the Dutch East India Railway Company, and was later taken over by the Japanese military and used as a prison during World War II.

Later, this place became the site of bloody fighting between Dutch, Japanese and Indonesian troops.

Locals believe that Lawang Sewu is home to many ghosts. Of these, the story of a female ghost attracts the most attention. It is a young Dutch woman who committed suicide and is said to still wander the grounds.

3. Forbidden City, China

The Forbidden City was the residence of Chinese emperors from the Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty and is one of the most famous palaces in the world. This place is always among the top haunted destinations in the capital Beijing.

The Forbidden City is closed to visitors after 5 p.m. At night, the place becomes even more mysterious and spooky. One of the most popular haunted legends in the Forbidden City is about a woman dressed in white walking around the palace crying. Records of this ghost have been around since the 1940s.

4. Old Changi Hospital, Singapore

There’s nothing creepier than an abandoned hospital. Singapore’s old Changi Hospital, which operated from 1935 to 1997, is one such place. Locals know it as one of the most haunted places in the country.

It is rumored that this place is full of ghosts of former patients and victims of war.

Stories of underground tunnels running underneath the hospital add to the spookiness. Although the place is closed to the public, some young people still find their way in, often leaving graffiti in the back area.

5. Sathorn Unique Tower, Thailand

Bangkok's unfinished Sathorn Unique Tower is nicknamed the "Ghost Tower" for a few reasons. The first is its eerie appearance. The tower was originally built as a residential building, but construction stopped in the 1990s and never resumed.

The tower is currently only 80% complete, with no outer walls. Despite the risks involved and the ban on public access, it still attracts daredevils. A foreign tourist died on the 43rd floor in 2014 while trying to enter.

6. Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital, South Korea

This abandoned psychiatric hospital is located in Gyeonggi-do Province and is believed by many to be the most haunted place in South Korea. After the hospital closed in the 1990s and was abandoned, haunting legends began to circulate.

It is rumored that ghosts haunt the hospital and cause patients to die mysteriously, while doctors go crazy and are driven to suicide.

The hospital is closed due to sewage problems. But that doesn't stop curious people from trying to find a way to peek inside. In 2018, the hospital-themed movie "Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum" became the third most watched horror film in Korea.

7. Khara Khoto, China

This ancient site in the Forbidden City was once a famous city in Mongolia, along the Silk Road. After many of its people were killed in the 14th century by the Ming army, making it uninhabitable, the city was abandoned.

Today, Khara Khoto is largely covered in sand. Locals still report strange noises coming from the ruins and spontaneous fires of unknown origin. It takes about 7 hours to get there by car. The beauty of the ruins at Khara Khoto will leave you in awe.

8. Himeji Castle, Japan

Himeji Castle is located near the city of Kobe and is a popular tourist attraction. But, few people know that the haunted legend of this castle inspired "The Ring" - one of the highest-grossing horror films of all time.

Legend has it that a maid named Okiku committed suicide by jumping into a well in Himeji Castle after being falsely accused of a crime.

Many people believe that Okiku's ghost still appears on the castle grounds from time to time. She wears a white dress with long black hair flowing down.

9. Teachers Camp, Philippines

Despite the seemingly unrelated name of this place, many Filipinos believe it to be the most haunted place in the country.

This teachers camp in Baguio City was originally built by the Americans in the early 1900s to train teachers, host events.

However, during World War II, the place was occupied by the Japanese army and used to detain prisoners. After that, many rumors such as seeing the ghost of a headless priest, a wandering woman dressed in white, and a woman covered in blood began to appear and spread.

10. Genting Highlands, Malaysia

Amber Court is a hotel located in the Genting Highlands resort of Malaysia. This location is also one of the famous haunted places.

The hotel was built in the 1990s and was abandoned due to the financial crisis. During this time, a layer of red moss grew on the facade of the building, making it look even more mysterious. Since then, rumors have spread that the place is haunted.

Many visitors reported seeing a woman around the hotel grounds and then disappearing. Although the place has since been cleaned up and converted into an apartment complex, the ghost stories continue to scare many residents living here.

According to tuoitre.vn

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