Haunt & Seek: Explore The Most Haunted Places In Hong Kong

Think you can handle the other side of Hong Kong? Beyond the city’s bustling streets and neon glow lies a shadowy realm where restless spirits linger and eerie legends run deep. From abandoned mansions to haunted waterfalls, these spine-chilling sites layer history with the uncanny – perfect for those brave enough to uncover Hong Kong’s ghostly secrets after dark. Ready to step into the unknown? We dare you to explore our list of the most haunted places in Hong Kong!

Tat Tak School

It’s said that the empty halls of Tat Tak School echo with eerie whispers and unexplained footsteps, leaving even the most courageous locals unsettled. Once a lively place of learning, the classrooms now carry stories of shadowy figures and sudden chills, as unsettled souls are believed to remain. Among them, the most haunting is said to be the headmistress who tragically took her own life on the premises – her sorrowful presence felt in the cold drafts that seem to follow visitors.

Tat Tak School, Nam Park Road, Ping Shan, Yuen Long, New Territories, Hong Kong

Nam Koo Terrace

The haunting tales of Nam Koo Terrace are whispered with a shiver, shrouded in dark folklore that refuses to fade. Said to have once served as a military brothel for ‘comfort women’ during wartime, it remains a place where tragedy and suffering have left echoes that linger to this day. The abandoned mansion is notorious for chilling sightings of supernatural figures and unexplained noises that keep thrill-seekers on edge. Rumour has it that the building is haunted by the souls of women who met tragic ends within its walls – their energy sensed in flickering lights and ghostly murmurs that persist long after sunset. Be warned before you approach: in 2003, a group of middle schoolers attempted to spend the night here but fled in terror before dawn, claiming to have encountered a spectral figure – some even reported signs of possession and later required psychiatric care.

Nam Koo Terrace, 55 Ship Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Bride’s Pool

The haunting tale behind the Bride’s Pool begins with a tragic wedding day mishap that has resonated through generations. According to legend, the bride was crossing the rocky stream with her bridal party when the porter carrying her sedan chair slipped on the slick stones, tumbling into the water below. Panic ensued as the bride, perched precariously above, lost her footing and plunged into the pool, meeting a tragic end on what should have been her happiest day. Since that fateful moment, locals say her grieving spirit remains in the misty waters, and the pool has been the site of several fatal accidents – as if warning visitors to respect the sorrowful history beneath the tranquil surface.

Bride’s Pool, Bride’s Pool Road, Plover Cove Country Park, Tai Mei Tuk, New Territories, Hong Kong

So Lo Pun

A village wrapped in mystery and whispers, So Lo Pun has more than earned its unsettling reputation – one that leaves curious visitors on high alert. Its Cantonese name translates to ‘the compass is locked,’ hinting at the uncanny sensation that nothing inside can find its way out – fitting for a place said to have emptied overnight. Abandoned since the 1980s, concrete facts about why the village was deserted remain elusive. Rumours swirl of tragic events, including villagers perishing in a wedding boat accident or a mysterious pandemic that decimated the community. This veil of uncertainty only deepens its mysterious allure, making So Lo Pun a bone-chilling enigma where the past refuses to let go.

So Lo Pun, Plover Cove Country Park, Shuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong

Dragon Lodge

Although occupying prime real estate with panoramic views, Dragon Lodge’s fortunes turned as dark as its haunted halls. This vast abandoned mansion became infamous for a string of tragic downfalls – owners reportedly spiralled into ruin, and rumours persist that one even met their end within its dim, cloistered corridors. The chilling past deepens with World War II atrocities: Japanese soldiers occupied the grounds and brutally decapitated several nuns, leaving a grim stain that is said to linger to this day. Fast forward to 2004, when renovation efforts were abruptly halted due to unsettling events – construction workers reported bone-chilling sounds and the heart-wrenching sight of an apparition of a weeping child.

Dragon Lodge, 32 Lugard Road, The Peak, Hong Kong

Hong Kong Central Hospital

An abandoned hospital where the silence is thick enough to hear phantom cries and uneasy memories cling among rusting equipment and empty, echoing corridors. Hong Kong Central Hospital, deserted since 2012, holds a chilling past marked by rumours of thousands of abortions performed within its walls – said to have left tormented spirits trapped inside. Past visitors recount unexplained noises drifting through the vacant wards, some claiming to hear creepy wails, making ‘The Most Haunted Hospital in Hong Kong’ a spine-tingling test for the brave and curious alike.

Hong Kong Central Hospital, 1B Lower Albert Road, Central, Hong Kong

Waterfall Bay

The peaceful rush of Waterfall Bay hides a bloody secret beneath its cascading beauty. During the Qing dynasty, pirates launched a brutal attack here, massacring villagers and turning the serene cove into a mass burial ground. Since then, several drownings have cast a dark shadow over the bay, with locals believing that the vengeful spirits of those lost still lurk beneath the waves. Swimmers beware – it’s said the restless dead snatch the unwary into their watery graves, making this not just a splash of nature’s beauty, but a bone-chilling plunge into Hong Kong’s haunted history.

Waterfall Bay, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong

Bela Vista Villa

Cheung Chau’s Bela Vista Villa has been shrouded in tragedy since the late 1980s, beginning with the haunting story of a woman in red who, in 1989, took her own life after killing her young son. That devastating act marked the start of the villa’s grim legacy – over the years, it became a site where numerous others reportedly ended their lives, deepening its aura of sorrow. Today, the villa is said to be tormented by the spirits of those who died there, their presence felt in the shadows and along its overgrown paths. More than just an abandoned building, Bela Vista stands as a somber monument to grief, loss, and the weight of unresolved pain.

Bela Vista Villa, Cheung Chau Beach Road (North), Cheung Chau, Hong Kong

Single Braid Road (The Chinese University Of Hong Kong)

Behind the Chung Chi College Student Canteen at The Chinese University of Hong Kong lies ‘Single Braid Road’ – a winding path that follows the route of old train tracks, its curves steeped in a haunting tale that gave the road its name. According to urban folklore, a young couple fleeing to Hong Kong tried to evade immigration checks by leaping from a moving train at this spot. In the chaos, the woman’s long single braid snagged on the carriage, leading to a horrific end. Ever since, witnesses have reported seeing a faceless girl with a flowing single braid weeping along the deserted road – a freaky figure whose presence continues to unsettle locals and visitors alike.

Single Braid Road, behind Chung Chi College Student Canteen, The Chinese University Of Hong Kong, Ma Liu Shu, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong

Murray House

A glitzy facade can sometimes hide the darkest of secrets, as the story of Murray House reveals. Originally located in the Central area, this building’s past during the Japanese occupation is steeped in horror – when it was an execution site where thousands of Hong Kong citizens were tortured and murdered. The spirits of these lost souls were said to still roam the place, disturbing its peace. These hauntings got so intense that the government ordered exorcisms in 1963 and 1974 to free the restless spirits – with one dramatic exorcism even broadcast on television. Eventually dismantled, the building was later rebuilt in Stanley, where it stands today – yet still carrying the weight of a haunted history beneath its polished surface.

Murray House, 96 Stanley Main Street, Stanley, Hong Kong

Cheung Sha Wan Abattoir

Although now demolished, the unsettling tales surrounding Cheung Sha Wan Abattoir stem from a haunting truth: not all ghosts are human. Once a busy slaughterhouse, it’s now whispered to be haunted by the tormented spirits of animals who met their end within its walls. The famous story of the ‘Spirit Buffalo’ tells of a water buffalo in 1983 that let out a scream unnervingly human in its distress, pleading for its life moments before slaughter. So shaken were the workers that they released the buffalo to live out its days in Tsz Wan Shan – yet its anguished cries are said to remain, resonating through the empty ruins and reminding all who dare enter that some hauntings come from beyond the human realm.

The demolished site of Cheung Sha Wan Abattoir is located in Sham Shui Po.

Mount Davis

Steeped in wartime shadows and unsettling local lore, Mount Davis has long drawn tales of the uncanny and unexplained. Urban legend speaks of the ‘Big Head Monster,’ a mysterious entity said to be the spirit of a large-headed baby buried there long ago. During World War II, fierce combat brought British and Japanese soldiers to the site, and reports persist of phantom figures in Japanese uniforms still haunting the area. Even more unnerving are the stories of taxi drivers who, after picking up late-night passengers near Mount Davis, realised too late their fare wasn’t human – only for these strange riders to vanish mid-journey.

Mount Davis, Hong Kong

Sai Ying Pun Community Complex (High Street Haunted House)

With its formidable granite facade guarding stories within, Sai Ying Pun Community Complex has earned the spooky nickname ‘High Street Haunted House’ for good reason. Once commandeered by Japanese soldiers during World War II, the building is said to have been a grim site of torture and executions. Before its current community role, it served as a psychiatric hospital, where the echoes of past suffering still seem to linger. Now repurposed, the complex carries a haunting past, with ghostly tales woven tightly into its preserved exterior.

Sai Ying Pun Community Complex, 2 High Street, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong

Min Ji Park

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Born in Korea and raised in Hong Kong, Min Ji has combined her degree in anthropology and creative writing with her passion for going on unsolicited tangents as an editor at Friday Club. In between watching an endless amount of movies, she enjoys trying new cocktails and pastas while occasionally snapping a few pictures.