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When in Beijing, just mention House 81, no need for an address; many taxi drivers will take you right there.
The Mystery Behind the Chilling House 81 in Beijing
The abandoned villa at 81 Triều Nội Street is considered a famous haunted spot in Beijing, attracting curious locals and tourists, especially during Halloween. Many who have visited Beijing admit their initial excitement to explore this renowned house. However, upon arrival, fear takes over, and they dare not venture inside due to the eerie rumors surrounding it.
What makes this house so intriguing yet frightening for those who approach? That's the question on everyone's mind.
Firstly, the Chinese classify this house in the list of the 'Four Great Haunts of the East,' signifying a place with a substantial amount of negative energy, unsuitable for habitation. As night falls, the abandoned house and its surroundings become darker than other places, with dim streetlights and a lack of pedestrian activity. The atmosphere here is also notably quieter, creating a somber space, as reported by Chinadaily.
Beyond that, the Chinese have long passed down numerous oral tales about the house. One of them recounts the haunting cries of a woman who met her demise here, or the mysterious disappearance of three construction workers. Local residents often caution distant travelers against capturing images of this house.
In 2014, the mansion gained notoriety and became more widely recognized among foreign tourists when it became the primary setting for the film 'House 81 in the Capital,' starring Vicki Zhao. The movie depicts supernatural events that unfolded within the house. Capitalizing on the audience's fascination with the mysterious, the film became a blockbuster that year.
Despite the local rumors and the plot of 'House 81 in the Capital,' this location has become a place that strikes fear into the hearts of many timid individuals.
However, courageous travelers are undeterred when stepping foot here. In reality, no one has presented credible evidence for the age-old rumors. No visitor has encountered ghosts or strange phenomena while visiting the house. This place is simply an abandoned European-style villa, left deserted for many years, perpetually shrouded in darkness due to the lack of electricity.
According to En.People, all the eerie information surrounding the house is merely the product of some people's imagination. Even when arriving here at night, many tourists feel perfectly normal, unafraid due to the presence of several homeless people who take refuge within the house.
The house, aged and dilapidated, has seen much of its wooden interior decay, and the concrete walls remain unrepaired, posing potential danger for visitors exploring the premises. Warning signs are also installed outside the building to address this concern.
The Path to House 81:
Embark on a supernatural tour organized by travel companies in Beijing to explore mysterious locations in the city. The cost for a solo tour is approximately 980 CNY (3,200,000 VND) for 2 hours (with one participant and one guide). If you join as a pair, the tour is priced at 520 CNY (over 1,700,000 VND) per person. For VIP tours, the price is significantly higher than the standard rate, extending the duration to 2.5 hours, as reported by Newmantours.
During this tour, you will visit House 81, the Forbidden City, witness a ghost wedding, or learn how to ward off evil spirits from a Chinese residence...
According to Anh Minh/Vnexpress
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Reference: Travel guide Mytour
MytourOctober 24, 2018
