5 Creepy Places You Can Check Out When Travelling In Asia

Known for its excellent food, bustling cities, lush tropical islands, and scenic beaches, any tourist would think twice about finding haunted places in Asia. When it comes to scary and creepy places, though, Asia has no shortage of countries that have these kinds of sites. If you want to know more about the spookiest places like those mentioned here, visit mysteriousheartland.com to find out more.

If you’re in Asia for a vacation, try to check out these places. Although locals will tell you about the horror behind these places, these are usually tourist destinations that are safe for tourists to visit. A word of advice, though, even if an area is “safe to visit,” you should not be complacent about your own safety.

Respect the place, follow the local ordinances, follow your tour guide, and don’t split up with your group. There have been instances where unruly tourists are led astray by apparitions that mimic tour guides. You wouldn’t want a ghost to lead you somewhere creepy now, would you? Without further ado, here are some of the spookiest places you can visit in Asia.

Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

When you talk about South Korea, you wouldn’t automatically think of haunted. However, the Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital located in Gyeonggi-do is probably one of the most haunted places in the country. According to rumors, the hospital was shut down because of the unexplained deaths of patients during the mid-1990s.

The real reason for the hospital’s closure was actually because of sanitation problems and funding. Due to its notoriety, more than a thousand people try to break in the hospital in an attempt to experience something supernatural. The eerie sight of broken-down equipment, broken windows, dilapidated walls, and broken hospital beds only add to the creepy reputation of the place.

Aokigahara Forest, Minamitsuru District, Japan

Known as the suicide forest, the Aokigahra forest is notorious for both locals and foreigners alike. The forest was aptly named “The Suicide Forest” because of the rising numbers of people who go to the woods to commit suicide. These people are mostly Japanese, and the reasons why they commit suicide are baffling.

The highest rates of suicides often happen around March, which coincidentally, is also the end of the fiscal year in Japan. Traditionally, Aokigahara was a known place where locals would practice “Ubasute,” a mythical practice of senicide or leaving old people to die in the forest. This belief is probably where Aokigahara got its reputation.

The suicide rates of the forest are quite high. This fact is the reason why the Japanese government stopped broadcasting statistics about suicides in the forest. If you visit this forest, you can also see numerous signs having positive messages for a suicidal person, in an effort to help them. 

Bhangarh Fort, Rajasthan, India

Bhagwant Das built the Bhangarh Fort in Rajasthan, India, for his son. The fort is actually a small city complete with palaces, temples, and buildings. The fort also has multiple entrances. Due to its well-preserved architecture, Bhangarh Fort is a popular tourist destination.

A word of advice, though, for those who dare to visit the fort. Locals strongly believe that something evil is lurking within the walls of the fort. Legends say that a warlock cursed the inhabitants of the fort. After a few days, a group of bandits stormed the fort, killing everyone inside it.

Locals also believe that the presence of evil is so strong that no one should enter the fort before and after sunrise. Those who dare enter the fort during the night risk being trapped there forever. Due to superstition and for the safety of everyone, the government of India legally prohibits entry to Bhangarh Fort at night time. Violators will be legally prosecuted, or they could encounter something more sinister inside the fort.

Changi Beach, Singapore

One of the best places to go when you’re in Singapore is Changi Beach. The beach is perfect for a summer getaway due to the white sand, calm waters, and people visiting the place. Locals and tourists alike enjoy picnics, fishing, and watersports. Despite being an excellent place for a vacation, locals believe that Changi Beach is one of the most haunted places in Singapore.

In the past, Singapore was one of the best places to capture, strategically for the Japanese. As the Imperial Army surged through the Asia-Pacific, it eventually landed in Singapore. The Imperial Army then gathered hundreds of innocent civilians believed to have been part of an anti-japanese movement in the country in Changi Beach.

Innocent civilians were the victims of tortures, beheadings, and other war crimes done by the Imperial Army. Due to the grim past of the beach, tourists often see bloodstains on the white sand. Locals also report hearing screams and crying at night. Perhaps one of the creepiest sightings to happen at the beach was when a local came screaming to authorities because he had seen a headless body on the beach rushing towards him.

Clark Hospital, Pampanga, Philippines

The Philippines is one of the countries on this list that has no shortage of haunted and creepy places to go. In fact, you can write a whole article about these places! One of the numerous haunted sites in the country is the Clark Hospital located in Pampanga.

At the height of WWII, Clark was a functioning airbase[1]  complete with a hospital and barracks. Clark is also the place where Kamikaze pilots would take off and attack nearby allied supply ships. The site has been attacked by both the Japanese and Allies as Clark was an important strategic location.

After WWII, Clark Hospital would then act as a hospital for wounded soldiers during the Vietnam war. Since Clark was the nearest hospital with complete facilities at that time, American soldiers braved almost 1,400 km just to get treatment. Due to the considerable distance, many died upon arriving at the hospital.

Takeaway

Asia is no stranger when it comes to creepy and haunted places. When you’re in some Asian country, be sure to ask the locals about places that are of interest. Chances are they’ll point you to some sites like Changi Beach, Clark Hospital, or even the famed Suicide Forest. Wherever you go, do heed local laws and follow your tour guides at all times.