The Forbidden City of China — A NEST OF GHOST STORIES

The tale dates to 1421

Image created by Author using Canva (A haunting depiction of the Forbidden City in China, known for its ghost stories)

In Beijing lies the Forbidden City, a vast, ancient site with a ghostly past. Spanning 980 buildings, it covers dark secrets from China’s history. It’s known for eerie sightings and unsettling sounds.

The tale dates to 1421. Emperor Yongle, suspecting poison in his harem, ordered a grim massacre of 3,000 concubines. On his funeral day, 16 were hung with white silk nooses. Their spirits, it’s said, still haunt the Forbidden City.

Visitors report scary experiences: a woman with black hair fleeing a spectral soldier, and sounds of weeping, screams, and clashing swords.

Ghostly visions of blood and silk are also seen.

Now a UNESCO site, the Forbidden City closes at dusk, perhaps to keep its haunted history at bay. This story remains a spectral chapter in China’s rich tapestry, a blend of imperial legacy and haunting myths.

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