The world is a treasure trove of wonders and unknowns waiting to be explored. In this article, we will take a look at 30 incredible places to visit, two of which are breathtaking in China. These attractions may be mysterious, majestic, or bizarre, and people can't help but marvel at the wonder of nature and the infinite creativity of human beings. Let's walk into these jaw-dropping attractions and feel the shock beyond imagination!
Turkmenistan's Gates of Hell
The crater deep in the gas field is exactly where we expect to find Satan himself. It was ignited in 1971 to prevent the emission of toxic gases. It is estimated that the gas will burn out in a few weeks, but 50 years later, the crater is still burning. Catacombs in Paris, France
If you're looking for a place where your heart will scare, the Catacombs of Paris might be the place to be. The Catacombs are a huge underground ossuary that houses the remains of 6 million people and was built to solve the problem of too many cemeteries in Paris. Trans-Allegheny Asylum in West Virginia, USA
The shelter was originally designed to accommodate 250 people, but eventually accommodated more than 2,400 patients. This has led to an overabundance of patients, as well as a shortage of staff and beds. Now, a visit to the facility gives visitors the chance to see how people live in this creepy building, or better yet, how they try to survive. Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Edinburgh Castle's history as a royal residence, military fortress, prison and fortress is so rich that it's actually full of stories of the past – some particularly terrifying. Most of them involve ghosts, brutal executions, a terrifying dungeon, and a haunted cemetery. Eastern Penitentiary, Pennsylvania, USA
It has always been known for its solitary confinement system: prisoners live alone, eat alone, and are even hooded when they have to leave their cells. Like most abandoned places, it has been transformed into a haunted house with an authentic setting that makes for an immersive experience. Mystery House in Winchester, California, USA
Winchester Mystery House is often referred to as one of the most haunted places in the world, and the myriad of rumors and myths, combined with Victorian and Gothic architectural styles, make this mansion a must-see for any horror fan. Doll Island, Mexico
The island's owner, Julian Santana Barrera, who died in 2001, is littered with dolls that he believes will drive away the soul of a young girl who drowned many years ago. Jack the Ripper tour, London, England
One of London's bloodiest mysteries has to do with the name of Jack the Ripper. Port Arthur, Australia
Port Arthur is the site of the worst major event in Australia's modern history. In 1996, Martin Bryant killed 35 people and wounded 23 others in a brutal mass incident – which led to significant changes to Australia's gun laws and broad restrictions on all firearms. This place is now a UNESCO site and one of the places of punishment built during the British Empire. Brighton Psychiatric Hospital, New Jersey, USA
Now an industrial warehouse that hosts a haunted house attraction for Halloween, it was once a psychiatric hospital with a history of vanishing people, harsh conditions, medical experiments, and brutal violence. No wonder the facility was closed in 1952 after an investigation. After years of decadence, this completely scary place reopened as a haunted attraction in 2011. Corvin Castle in Romania.
Colvin Castle is a Gothic Renaissance castle and one of the "Seven Wonders of Romania", and it is reported to be a haunted place. As you explore the dungeon where the prisoners were tortured, the palace exudes a creepy atmosphere. Liz Bourdain Building, Massachusetts, USA.
This 19th-century house is the scene of America's most famous unsolved case. In 1892, Andrew and Abby Borden were brutally murdered in their home. Their daughter, Leeds, was the prime suspect but was acquitted at trial due to lack of evidence. Today, visitors can visit the house where all this happened – and even sleep there!According to Martha McGenen, one of the former owners of this updated bed and breakfast, the room where Abby Borden was found dead is the most popular. The Ghulam Hotel on the lower edge of the Wharton, England.
If you're looking to experience the horrors of a haunted inn, look no further than the Ancient Herdsman's Inn, which has a reputation as one of the most haunted inns in England. This scary-looking historic building has a fascinating history and some visitors from other worlds. Cluj-Napocahoa, Romania, Basho Forest.
Located in the west of Cluj-Napoca, the Hoia Bachu Forest is popular and contains tales of ghosts, aliens and urban legends. The mystical atmosphere of this place is enhanced by its crooked trees, and there is a complete spooky experience!Tower of London, United Kingdom.
Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Tower of London is known for its eerie atmosphere and places of torture and death. Night workers at the Tower of London reported seeing ghosts belonging to past aristocrats, including Anne Boleyn, Henry VI, Lady Jane Grey, and Margaret Ball. Venice Boviglia, Italy.
For more than a century, the island was used as a quarantine for plague patients and later as a psychiatric hospital, where it was allegedly used to torture patients with crude lobotomy. Tourists are prohibited except in rare cases, when writers, photographers, and TV producers are allowed to do business here. Jonathan Corwin Residence, Massachusetts, USA.
Known as the House of the Witches, this eerie-looking place is actually a history museum and the last direct trace of a witch hunt in Salem. It once belonged to Judge Jonathan Corwin, who was involved in the Salem witch trials in 1692, when more than 200 people were charged and 19 were hanged. Gettysburg Battlefield, Pennsylvania, USA.
Gettysburg was the bloodiest battlefield of the American Civil War, estimated at more than 50,000 people, and a turning point in the conflict. Visitors feel a sense of dread as they walk past its grounds and learn more about its history. The Stanley Hotel, Colorado, USA.
Despite its calm history, the Stanley Hotel is also known for its paranormal activity, especially after the publication of Stephen King's The Shining, which greatly contributed to its fame. This place – because of its remote location, grandiose scale, and desolation – inspired King's best-selling ** and film adaptation of The Far View Hotel. It was also the filming location for the related miniseries directed by Mick Garris. Wolfsegg Burg, Germany.
This is a charming remote town in Germany, a castle that is said to have been possessed!Berg Wolfsegg is an 800-year-old castle that apparently haunts a "white woman" who locals say scares away any tourists who pass by. Fairmont Banff Hot Springs, Canada.
A legend about the famous hunter of Room 873 in Akshusburg, Norway.
Take a medieval castle and make it eerie. That's what Akshosburg gave you!It is considered one of the scariest places in Norway and has the highest level of ghost activity, which is a good reason for us to want to visit it. Ryanham Hall, Norfolk, England.
For centuries, there have been disturbing signs of this ghostly figure dressed in brown roaming the corridors of Ryan Ham Hall. It became famous when the photographer of Country Life magazine claimed to have captured the haunted event on film. The Queen Mary, Long Beach, California, USA.
The Queen Mary is a stately ship-turned-stately hotel located in Long Beach, California. The ship was named by Queen Mary herself in 1934 and decommissioned in 1967. With the Queen Mary permanently docked in California, stories began to circulate that the ship was haunted. One if on land and two if at sea, New York, USA.
Now, the chic Manhattan restaurant housed in a landmark building was once Aaron Burr's carriage house, a creepy place with a dark past of **, unsolved disappearances, and deaths. Sally House, Kansas, USA.
It doesn't get much scarier than that. Sally House was built in the 19th century and is said to be haunted by the ghost of a girl named Sally, who died during a painful appendicitis operation. According to the story, Sally's mother took her there because she had severe abdominal pain. Dr. Charles Finney thought it was appendicitis and cut her open before the anesthetic could take effect, killing her. The story became the focus of national attention after being featured on several paranormal television shows. Casa Loma, Toronto, Canada.
Toronto has its own truly majestic castle, and legend has it that it can be haunted. We can't confirm this claim, but what we do know for sure is that Casa Rome is a spectacular attraction for tourists and a favorite filming location for movies and TV series, as its Gothic architecture provides a unique backdrop. Bangar Fort, India.
Bangar is one of the most famous forts in Rajasthan, and it attracts ghostbusters and curious tourists who come here with only one purpose: is it really haunted?There are several stories behind why the city was reduced to ruins overnight. Still, employees and locals say there's nothing too scary about the fort – visitors will feel unsafe after sunset, just because there's wildlife. Despite this, the castle's eerie atmosphere attracts millions of visitors every year. Huashan, China.
Are you ready for the world's deadliest hike?This terrifying route is located in Shaanxi Province and is known for the most dangerous hikes. While there are no official statistics, it is estimated that around 100 people were found dead while walking. Forbidden city.
The most terrifying thing in the Forbidden City, it is those wells, there are as many as 72 wells of all sizes, the story of the Forbidden City, one day in 1992, there was a sudden thunderstorm in the sky, and the people who were playing in Ningshou Palace hurriedly found a place to shelter from the rain, and suddenly there were bursts of thunder and lightning, and they saw that next to the red wall of the Forbidden City, there was a team of palace maids walking slowly, carrying a palace lamp, and gradually moving ......away under the eyes of YoukeAfter reading it, do you think there are really ghosts in this world?