15 Deserted Ruins In Asia That Feel Straight Out Of A Horror Movie

Moonlit corridors reveal tales of vanished kingdoms and forgotten souls, guiding you through legendary ruins reclaimed by nature’s embrace. Shadows dance across crumbling halls, echoing tragedy and myth. Ready to begin a journey where cinematic dread meets historical mystery? Here are 15 of Asia’s most haunting and deserted stages.

Bhangarh Fort  

Bhangarh Fort in Rajasthan, built in 1573, draws visitors with its haunting legends and ruined beauty. Tales of a sorcerer cursed by Princess Ratnavati and a hermit’s broken warning surround its fall. Entry is banned after sunset, as it remains India’s most famously haunted historical site.

Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital  

Abandoned in 1990 atop Gyeonggi’s hills, this hospital’s dim corridors hide stories. Visitors report flickering lights, chilling screams that echo through rusted wards, and shadowy figures darting between rooms. A 2018 horror film cemented its infamy while indigenes whisper of forbidden shapes lurking just out of sight.

Old Changi Hospital  

The neglected hospital in Singapore dates back to 1935 when it served Allied POWs under the WWII occupation. Graffiti stains the decaying walls, and rusted beds lie silent. Entry is now restricted, with security patrols deterring thrill-seekers drawn by its haunted reputation.

Houtouwan Village  

Amid crumbling stone cottages on Shengshan Island, Houtouwan Village fell silent by 1992 as fishermen departed harsh winters. Ghostly rooftops peek through emerald vines, and birds serenade deserted streets. Drone videos went viral in 2016, underscoring nature’s reclaiming power. Wander across overgrown lanes and feel solitude’s grip. 

Sathorn Unique Tower  

Bangkok’s Sathorn Unique Tower halted construction at 49 floors after the 1997 financial crash. Locals dubbed it the “Ghost Town,” claiming to see phantom shapes behind shattered windows. At dawn, visitors still sneak in, scaling its skeletal remains for a view cloaked in myth. 

Ho Thuy Tien Water Park  

Rusting slides and a moss-clad dragon greet visitors at Ho Thuy Tien Water Park near Hue. Opened in 2004 and abandoned by 2007, its pools eerily cradle algae and toppled fountains. Photographers try to capture ghostly reflections at sunrise and the natural highlights of watery catacombs.

Kuldhara Village

Shrouded in mystery, Kuldhara Village in Rajasthan was abandoned overnight around 1825. Its inhabitants vanished without a trace. Today, archaeologists study the crumbling red sandstone homes and dry wells. Stories of phantom prayers and chants still linger in the village.

Beng Melea Temple

Beng Mealea, Cambodia’s “Jungle Temple,” is a sprawling 12th-century ruin overtaken by thick forest and tangled roots. Built during the Angkor era and now largely unrestored, its collapsed towers, hidden carvings, and haunting atmosphere make it a true lost-world adventure.

Inunaki Village  

This village was forsaken in 1668 after the local law collapsed. Presently, corroded gates bar entry to Inunaki, hiding silenced shrines and decaying homes. Rumors also speak of vanished travelers and anguished wails that haunt the foggy paths.

Hashima Island  

Coal-powered Hashima Island is a UNESCO-designated site. It’s also called Battleship Island. It housed over 5,000 miners until 1974 when operations ceased. Today, its empty concrete apartment blocks stand as haunting reminders of its industrial past while tour boats circle the island’s perimeter.

Bokor Hill Station  

Located in Cambodia’s Elephant Mountains, Bokor Hill Station’s crumbling casinos and vine-choked villas whisper of a decadent past. Built for French colonials in the 1920s, this ghost resort was completely abandoned by 1972 due to malaria and war. Now, only fog and decay roam its ballrooms.

Fengdu Ghost City  

Fengdu Ghost City, on China’s Ming Mountain, is a haunting complex of temples and statues depicting the afterlife. Famous for its “Bridge of Helplessness” and ancient Tianzi Palace, it offers eerie insights into Chinese ghost folklore and is a popular stop on Yangtze River cruises.

Old Manila Film Center  

Erected in 1981 for grand premieres, the Old Manila Film Center’s hollow stage is covered in dust. Allegations say 169 laborers perished during rushed construction. Rusted spotlights hang above empty auditoriums, where local workers claim midnight screams echo.

Lawang Sewu  

A thousand windows earned it the name “Lawang Sewu.” It was built by Dutch engineers in 1904 as Semarang’s railway headquarters. During WWII, officers used their cellars as torture chambers. Torch-lit tours reveal secret tunnels and damp brick walls that weep condensation.

Ta Prohm Temple  

Ta Prohm Temple intertwines Kapok roots with carved sandstone walls in Angkor’s jungle canopy. Having faced neglect, French archaeologists meticulously documented the temple’s restoration in 1920. It’s like a cinematic stage that invites you to wander beneath roots and ponder ancient rites.