Top 5 Most Terrifying Haunted Houses in Hanoi

The abandoned house at 217 Ton Duc Thang Street, in the Dong Da District of Hanoi, has stood decrepit and decaying for over a decade amidst the bustling urban landscape. The house is of simple design, consisting of two floors: the first floor has two rooms, while the second floor is more spacious but is dominated by dark, peeling yellow paint. The entire building smells musty and damp, with the shuttered door on the first floor always locked. The house is often considered the antithesis of the busy, dusty streets of Hanoi. Despite efforts to investigate its past, local reporters found few willing to share details about its history.

Most people speculate that the house was once the site of a tragic suicide by its owner. The story goes that many corpses were discovered during its construction but were never properly relocated, leading some to believe that the owner’s suicide could be linked to this. According to nearby residents, there are frequent reports of eerie whispers, creaking sounds, and an unsettling breeze in the house, making it impossible for anyone to sleep peacefully in its vicinity. While these are just rumors, the fact that the abandoned house has remained unclaimed for ten years raises questions about its connection to the supernatural, a mystery that remains beyond the comprehension of the living. The best advice? Stay away for your own peace of mind.

For as long as anyone can remember, tales of the sorrowful cries of children have haunted many, and the abandoned house on Khuong Trung Street is one such example. This house sits along a stretch parallel to Kim Giang Street, extending from Nguyen Trai to Dinh Cong, a newer section often referred to as New Khuong Trung Street. The area is densely populated, and the road sees a constant flow of traffic each day.

The house has been deserted for quite some time, its structure deteriorating, surrounded by overgrown weeds, and for reasons unknown, it has become a dumping ground for nearby residents. Strangely, when Khuong Trung Street was reconstructed, this particular house was not demolished, which led to a multitude of stories being woven around it. Some claim to have heard the sound of children crying mournfully from inside the house, accompanied by eerie, guttural laughter echoing through the night. Whether true or merely a product of imagination, abandoned houses like this continue to be a source of dread for those with vivid imaginations.

“The Haunted House at 300 Kim Ma” is designed in Eastern European style, with three large iron gates facing Kim Ma Street. Over time, the gates have rusted and are always locked, standing still in the heart of Hanoi. According to feng shui experts, the house’s design is said to be completely sealed off from the flow of energy. At the front is a porch with a pillar sticking out, resembling a coffin. The yard is overgrown with wild grass and plants, abandoned and untended. Surrounding the house is a rusty iron fence, and from a distance, the building at 300 Kim Ma exudes an eerie, haunting presence.

Local rumors claim that the house was once a hospital where many people died, which led to its abandonment. Others say it was once a cemetery, but due to improper rites, the restless spirits still haunt the place. Despite the various theories, the truth about the haunted house at 300 Kim Ma remains a mystery, and many who have witnessed or heard strange stories from others about the house have been left terrified by the eerie occurrences there.

The House at 138 Hang Trong is regarded as one of the most sinister and ominous haunted houses in Hanoi. This house is tied to a chilling legend that sends a shiver down anyone’s spine when it’s mentioned. The house is also located next to a large, drooping banyan tree whose broad branches seem to reach out, almost as if trying to embrace the house. According to the tale, 138 Hang Trong was once the home of a happy family, but one fateful day, while the husband was away, a group of thieves broke in, robbed, and murdered the wife.

When the husband returned and found his wife dead, he was overcome with grief and despair. He sold the house and moved away. From that point on, the house passed through many owners, but none could stay long due to the vengeful spirit of the wife, who remained, haunting the house and using the banyan tree as her dwelling place. Today, the house has been demolished, replaced by a grand new construction. Yet, the stories of its haunted past continue to be told, passed down from generation to generation without ever fading away.

On the rural road in Team 6, Thach Than commune, Quoc Oai District, Hanoi, there stands a newly built three-story house. However, directly beneath this house lies an ancestral tomb, which divides the property into two parts, creating a disturbing and unsettling image for anyone who passes by. Locals frequently discuss the strange situation, considering it an inappropriate blending of the living and the dead, and violating important feng shui principles.

After investigating, reporters found that the placement of the tomb beneath the new house was the wish of the deceased in the family. According to Nguyen Van Thinh, a 72-year-old member of the Nguyen family, the tomb is over 200 years old and was originally placed in the Ma Boi area in Thach Than. However, due to war destruction, the family’s ancestral temple and records were lost. In the early 20th century, the tomb was moved to its current location, though since then, families involved in the relocation have faced unfortunate fates, with none living past 50 years of age.

At first, the family thought the tragic deaths were due to life conditions or other reasons, but eventually, they were shocked to realize that the misfortunes began after relocating the tomb. To end the cycle of misfortune, the family performed a ritual with a spiritualist, and since then, no further tragedies have occurred. Despite more than two centuries passing, the Nguyen family continues to uphold the wishes of their ancestors, refusing to alter the arrangement, even when local authorities attempted to force the land to be cleared.

Feng shui experts warn that having a tomb under a house is highly unfavorable, not just for the homeowner but for the entire family. The presence of a tomb within a household can bring heavy, negative energy. A tomb located within the living space is more vulnerable to disturbance, and it is believed that the spirits of the deceased may seek revenge if disturbed. The Nguyen family's story remains a cautionary tale and a big question mark for those curious about whether it is wise to build a tomb beneath one's living quarters as a sign of respect for ancestors.