Forbidden City in Beijing is one
of the scariest places in China. Over 600 years of history of assassinations
and conspiring behind it so, it occupied with several restless ghosts within
the walls. One of the most popular ghost stories of Forbidden City is weeping
woman, dressed in white and another one is a flute music played during dark
hours. Ghost dogs are running
near the corridors at the edges of
the labyrinth. But, apart from this rumors, and all kind of things. Most of the
visitors felt nervous like someone is watching them, and feel their presence
behind. Let’s find out the reason behind why Forbidden City is haunted!
Chinese Tradition and Folklore
Ghosts are taken seriously in
China. According to their culture, you should avoid ghosts or else you will be
haunted by them. According to their tradition, two gate-keepers (demons)
standing on every doorstep. These demons are guardians and keep away evil spirits
from entering through the door. What legends talk about the
Forbidden City was cursed since it officially opened by the Ming Emperor Yongle in 1421. The Evil Emperor slaughtered over 2800 people during the New Year's Eve. Few years later, a fire ruined the Forbidden City, burning over 250 buildings to the ground and killing countless people. The Emperor Yongle plunged into depression, thinking that it was a punishment for his actions, and he died in 1424.
Today, Forbidden City is prohibited entry during night time.
They will always close the gates at 5 pm sharp. During nights paranormal
activity would appear as per the locals. Most popular legend is a ghostly woman
in white heard crying inside the palace during night time, and the report of this
specific ghost date back to the 1940s. Still it said to be haunted?
