Three ghost cities in China

Source:Global Times Published: 2010-8-27 15:55:00

Fengdu Ghost City

Situated on Mt. Ming, approximately 110 miles from Chongqing city, Fengdu Ghost City is home to devils as its name suggests. It is a place endowed with rich culture and a variety of historic sites where several religions are practiced including Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism.

When visit the ghost city and Mt. Ming, visitors walk through a group of ancient temples, stone carvings and shrines with some background stories. In Fengdu, many interesting landmarks described in ghost stories exist, such as "Ghost Torturing Pass", "Nothing to be done Bridge", "River of Blood" and "Last Glance Home Tower".

Admission fee: 80 yuan

 

Wuerhe Ghost City

Also known as the "Wuerhe Wind City", the Wuerhe Ghost City, is located 100 kilometers northeast of Karamay city and covers an area of about 30 square kilometers. It is a region with unique wind-eroded geological feature.

It gets the name of "Wind City" because of the frequently howling winds. It is also known as the "Ghost City" due to its eeriness. The weathered rocks are shaped in various weird forms such as human bodies, demon's faces, birds and fishes and so on. At night, when strong wind blows, sand flies and stones rolls, making terrible and frightful noises.

Admission fee: 30 yuan

 

Fengmen Village

Located in Qinyang city in Henan Province, Fengmen Village is a deserted village nestled among the hills. Hundreds of buildings of Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties are scattered in the village. It is a historic place where the ancient battle field and old pathways can be seen.

But rather than its history, Fengmen Village is known more by its mysterious cases. Most backpackers who have been there said the strange village gives them gooseflesh. Someone could hear unusual noises and shouts. Some travelers faint when step into the village, and some acclaim they have hurtled bewilderedly into an old house where a coffin rests in the center.
 



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