Asia’s tourist attractions which are also haunted

A vacation to Asia is a far-flung experience filled with ancient temples, different cuisines, and vibrant cultures. However, there is a darker side to explore, filled with ghost stories and strange things that go bump in the night.
There are lots of sites in Asia to travel in quest of the scary, from a former war prison with a reported roaming resident to a haunted fort in India where it is banned to go at night.
Take a second look at the Forbidden City, an incredibly popular tourist destination that is generally closed — to the living, at least — at night. Because, despite Asia’s rich history, there comes a darker past that, according to some, is still alive and strong today.

1. Bhangarh Fort, India
This magnificent 17th-century fort in Rajasthan, India, was once home to royalty, but it is now one of the country’s most haunted locations. Bhangarh Fort was constructed in 1631 and had temples and a palace before being strangely abandoned. People fled this once-great fort for a variety of reasons, according to legend. According to one tradition, someone cursed the fort because it threw a shadow over their home, while another says it was destroyed by a love potion gone wrong. Visitors are no longer permitted to enter after dark for whatever reason, although you may visit during daylight hours.

2. Lawang Sewu, Indonesia
This structure has a long and illustrious history; it was established as an outpost for the Dutch East Indies Railway Company in the early 1900s before being taken over by Japanese soldiers and used as a prison during World War II. It was later the scene of a bloodbath between Dutch and Indonesian soldiers. While it’s a hub for ghosts in general, one ghost, in particular, has drawn attention: a young Dutch woman who committed suicide is reported to roam the premises.

3. The Forbidden City, China
For five centuries, the Forbidden City has served as the residence of Chinese emperors, and it is one of Beijing’s most renowned tourist attractions. The palace complex is usually closed to the public at night, which adds to its spooky attraction. The tale of a ghostly white woman wailing inside the palace is one of the most popular stories. This particular ghost has been reported since the 1940s.