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China is renowned for its rich history, iconic landmarks like the Great Wall, and diverse culture. Yet, in its shadowy hotels, whispers of long-lost souls linger in the air, and the echoes of ancient terrors seep through the cracked walls.

The Qingdao Seaview Garden Hotel

Average price per night

$190

USD
Spook rating:
5.0
(1 votes)
Guests have reported hearing unexplained noises; such as footsteps in the hallways and doors opening and closing on their own. Some have claimed to see apparitions in their rooms.
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The Qingdao Seaview Garden Hotel stands as a relic of the 1980s, its faded grandeur now shrouded in a damp chill that crawls through the peeling wallpaper like an unwelcome lover. Whispers of laughter drift through empty hallways, mere echoes of the guests who once reveled there, now replaced by the unmistakable sound of phantom footsteps pacing restlessly at night, doors creaking open to unveil the darkness within. As shadows twist into grotesque shapes beneath flickering lights, one begins to wonder if the hotel, in its sinister slumber, has chosen these unwitting souls for company - souls whose last screams have long since been swallowed by the indifferent sea.

Xiamen Huaqiao Hotel

Average price per night

$165

USD
Spook rating:
5.0
(1 votes)
There are stories of a ghostly figure seen in the dining area; believed to be a former guest who never checked out.
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The Xiamen Huaqiao Hotel loomed like a forgotten relic, its once-vibrant dining area now cloaked in an oppressive silence that seemed to swallow the laughter of guests whole. Shadows twisted in the corners, whispering tales of a spectral figure, forever tethered to the faded elegance of the room, an uninvited guest who had never checked out, drifting between tables as if searching for something-or someone. As night fell and the chandeliers flickered with a spectral light, visitors would often catch a glimpse of her forlorn face in the polished silverware, a chilling reminder that some departures are not as final as they seem.

Dalian Shangri-La Hotel

Average price per night

$151

USD
Spook rating:
5.0
(1 votes)
Guests have reported strange noises; such as footsteps in empty hallways and doors opening and closing on their own. Some have claimed to see apparitions in their rooms.
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In the heart of Dalian, the Shangri-La Hotel looms like a specter from another time, its opulent facade belying the whispers of its past as a military stronghold, where echoes of forgotten wars haunt the very foundations. Guests shuffle through shadowy hallways, their breaths hitching at the sound of muted footsteps trailing behind them, while doors creak open and slam shut as if some unseen tenant is playing a twisted game of hide and seek. Those who dare to rest within its lavish rooms speak of phantoms flickering at the edge of their vision, leaving them to wonder if the true price of comfort is a night spent in the company of the restless dead.

Suzhou Jinji Lake Grand Hotel

Average price per night

$196

USD
Spook rating:
5.0
(1 votes)
Guests have reported hearing unexplained noises; such as footsteps in the hallways and doors opening and closing on their own.
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The Suzhou Jinji Lake Grand Hotel, a sprawling edifice of modern glass and steel, stands like a gaping maw against the serene waters, masking the whispers of its shadowy past. Within its sterile corridors, the echo of phantom footsteps slithers beneath the surface, taunting the unwary while doors creak open and shut as if governed by unseen hands, curating a symphony of dread that lingers in the stillness. Guests who dare to spend the night often awaken to the sensation of being watched, the weight of an uninvited presence pressing against their very souls, leaving them to question whether they are truly alone or merely playthings in a sinister game.

Huangshan International Hotel

Average price per night

$110

USD
Spook rating:
5.0
(1 votes)
Guests have reported strange occurrences; such as lights turning on and off by themselves and the sensation of being touched while sleeping.
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In the dim corridors of the Huangshan International Hotel, shadows flicker like memories long forgotten, as if the very walls hold their breath, waiting for nightfall. Guests have become accustomed to the eerie dance of lights that flicker on and off, a spectral rhythm that pulses through the rooms, while the ghostly caress of unseen fingers glides over their skin, awakening them to the suffocating dread of being watched. Whispers of those who once lingered echo in the stillness, leaving an unsettling question hanging in the air: When darkness descends, who really occupies the rooms you thought were empty?

The Bell Tower Hotel

Average price per night

$67

USD
Spook rating:
5.0
(1 votes)
Guests have reported hearing unexplained noises; such as footsteps in the hallways and whispers in the night. Some have claimed to see apparitions in their rooms.
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The Bell Tower Hotel loomed against the night sky, its ancient stones whispering tales of the Ming Dynasty as the chill of history hung heavy in the air. Guests often found themselves drifting into restless sleep, lulled by the echo of phantom footsteps pacing the worn hallways, punctuated by hushed voices that seemed to float just beyond comprehension, as if the walls themselves were holding a sinister council. Those who dared to stay too long spoke in hushed tones of shadowy figures watching from the corners of their rooms, their eyes glinting with a knowledge best left undiscovered-each sunrise signaling the promise of another night filled with terror.

Emperor Hotel

Average price per night

$164

USD
Spook rating:
5.0
(1 votes)
Guests have reported feeling a presence in their rooms and have heard unexplained noises during the night.
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The Emperor Hotel looms over the ancient streets of Xi'an, its once-grand facade now cloaked in secrets and shadows, where echoes of history mingle with the whispered breaths of long-dead emperors. Guests who seek refuge within its crumbling walls often find themselves stirred from sleep by the chilling rustle of unseen presences, and the mournful cries of something lurking just beyond the threshold of their consciousness. With each passing night, the air thickens with an insidious unease, as if the very building itself hungers to remind them of the dark truths buried in the remnants of its opulent past.

The Suzhou Culture and Arts Center Hotel

Average price per night

$138

USD
Spook rating:
5.0
(1 votes)
Guests have reported strange noises and the feeling of being touched while sleeping.
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In the heart of Suzhous luminous arts complex, the Culture and Arts Center Hotel drapes itself in an air of deceptive elegance, where the whispers of ancient poets curl through the air like smoke, and shadows linger just a heartbeat longer than they should. At night, the walls seem to breathe, and guests often awaken to the phantom brush of cool fingers against their skin, accompanied by the soft murmur of laughter trailing into silence-echoes of a festivity only the dead can attend. Those who dare to close their eyes in this unsettling sanctuary are warned: the darkness may hold more than just sleep; it cradles the restless souls of artists past, eager to reclaim what was lost.

Novotel Shenzhen Watergate

Average price per night

$206

USD
Spook rating:
5.0
(1 votes)
Some guests have reported strange occurrences; such as items disappearing and reappearing in odd places.
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The Novotel Shenzhen Watergate looms amidst the frenetic pulse of the city, its glossy facade masking the restless spirits of those who once lingered in its now-shadowed halls. Guests whisper of belongings vanishing into thin air, only to reemerge in grotesque mockeries of their original places, as if the hotel itself is curating a collection of lost memories. In the unnerving stillness between breaths, the air thickens with an unspeakable dread-who knows what forgotten yearning or vengeful memory might rise to claim a piece of your soul while you sleep?

The Huansha Hotel

Average price per night

$170

USD
Spook rating:
5.0
(1 votes)
Guests have reported hearing ghostly whispers and experiencing sudden chills; especially in the older sections of the hotel.
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The Huansha Hotel looms over Hangzhou like a forgotten specter, its ancient walls steeped in the echoes of whispered secrets long buried in time. Guests often find themselves frozen in shadowy hallways, where an unrelenting chill snakes down their spines and ghostly murmurs weave through the air like a sinister lullaby. Those who dare to linger in the older sections speak of feeling watched, as if the very spirits of the past are counting their breaths, waiting for the next soul to join their eternal waltz.