Chinese Ghosts

Haunted legends, ghost festivals, and eerie spirits in Chinese folklore. See how ancient beliefs and supernatural tales continue to influence modern Chinese culture.

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Poisoned Ghost (中毒鬼 – Zhòngdú Guǐ)

Unravel the mystery of the Poisoned Ghost (中毒鬼 – Zhòngdú Guǐ). This…

Stillborn Ghost (胎死鬼 – Tāisǐ Guǐ)

Understand the haunting concept of the Stillborn Ghost, Tāisǐ Guǐ (胎死鬼). This…

Wronged Ghost (抱冤鬼 – Bào Yuān Guǐ)

Delve into the chilling tale of the Wronged Ghost (Bào Yuān Guǐ),…

Drum-beating Child Ghost (打鼓童鬼 – Dǎ Gǔ Tóng Guǐ)

The Drum-beating Child Ghost, known as Dǎ Gǔ Tóng Guǐ, is a…

Battlefield Ghost (战场鬼 – Zhànchǎng Guǐ)

Chinese battlefield spirits like Zhànchǎng Guǐ stem from Warring States trauma—faceless soldiers,…

Execution Ground Ghost (刑场鬼 – Xíngchǎng Guǐ)

Execution Ground Ghost (刑场鬼 – Xíngchǎng Guǐ), a vengeful spirit bound to…

Mourning Attire Ghost (孝服鬼 – Xiàofú Guǐ)

Funeral-Clad Ghost, also known as Xiàofú Guǐ (孝服鬼), is a spirit associated…

Drowning Ghost (水鬼 – Shuǐ Guǐ)

Drowning Ghost (Shuǐ Guǐ) is the vengeful spirit of those who drowned,…

Suicide Ghost (自杀鬼 – Zìshā Guǐ)

Suicide Ghost (自杀鬼 – Zìshā Guǐ) reveals the terrifying side of the…

Buried Alive Ghost (活埋鬼 – Huó Mái Guǐ)

Unveiling the mystery of the Buried Alive Ghost (Huó Mái Guǐ) —…

Hanged Ghost (diào Sǐ Guǐ)

A Hanged Ghost (diào Sǐ Guǐ) is the spectral presence of someone…

Fire Ghost (huǒ Guǐ)

Fire Ghost (huǒ Guǐ) represents the spirit of individuals who perished in…