There is not only one ghost story haunting the old Liuyin Street in Beijing. Everything from ghosts in the old imperial mansions along the street, a mysterious force in the toilets, the ghost of a hero soldier and a mysterious girl dressed in red are said to haunt this street.
Some streets are more haunted than others. Some only have one ghost that is well known, others have countless. The Liuyin Street in Xicheng (柳荫街) district in Beijing is one of those streets that have more than one ghost story attached to it.
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The place was known for military generals that lived there and also went under the name of Marshal Street. Today it has some of the old Beijing courtyards preserved.
The Ghost of Prince Go’s Mansion
Firstly, it is the place you will find the Haunted Prince Go’s Mansion that is adjacent to the street in the east. Inside of the mansion it is said that a woman wearing white has been seen in the courtyard, still mourning her son.
The mansion is known as one of the more haunted places in the country, but also out on the street there are more than one ghost still roaming about.
The Little Girl in the Red Dress
One of the stories is that a little girl is haunting the street and the area of the city. According to the legend, she is wearing a full-length red dress.
The story has evolved into more of an urban legend, and it is said that if you see her, you must just walk past her. She is said to not move at all, only turn as you walk past her 180 degrees.
It is said that the woman who first saw this ghost was so disturbed by the sight that she collapsed and was sent to an institution when she woke up.
Where this legend comes from is unclear as it is only mentioned in a couple of online English sources with no further source work. The image of a little ghost girl in red is not completely unfamiliar though. There are urban legends from Taiwan especially that deal with the trope of “The Little Girl in Red”.
The Heroic Ghost of Yuan Mantun
Down the road of Liuyin Street you’ll find a white bust memorial to a heroic soldier named Yuan Mantun that served in the People’s Liberation Army. According to the legends of the street, he is one of the ghosts said to haunt it.
The young soldier sacrificed his own life by diving into a freezing cold lake to rescue two workers who fell into the water in 1982 when he was on duty.
On February 24th in 1982, he jumped into the water twice to rescue two people and was in the water for over 40 minutes, battling the ice cold temperature as he managed to get both of the people safely to land.
When he finally got help and was rescued up from the icy waters himself, he was already unconscious. He died of hypothermia after his rescue, only 21 years old.
Today his ghost is said to wander nearby but it’s also said that he’s a friendly sort and not out to scare those passing through. As he himself is said to have written in his diary:
“Only those who bring happiness to most people are the happiest people themselves.”
The Toilet Ghost in No. 2 on Liuyin Street
The last haunted rumor in the streets are from the old toilets in No. 2 in Liuyin Street. The story has made its way around the forum and is supposedly told from a former resident who grew up there in the 90s.
In the old courtyard there was a toilet the residents all used, with poor sanitary conditions and was a place no one wanted to spend more time in than needed. The grandmother of the original poster said that an old woman went to the toilet and saw something of a specter that looked like something with half-male and half-female face on the wall of the toilet and a burst of energy hit her. She was so afraid that she didn’t even have time to put on her pants and ran home. A couple of days later the old lady became ill and died in a matter of days.
According to the poster’s grandmother, this was something that had also happened in the 70s, when a young man passed away after seeing something sinister after using the bathroom.
Today the toilets on Liuyin Street are locked up and no longer in use.
A Walk Down the Haunted Street
In conclusion, the old Liuyin Street in Beijing holds a fascinating array of ghost stories that continue to captivate locals and visitors alike. Although these ghostly encounters may send shivers down your spine, there is also a sense of intrigue and wonder that lingers in the air. The rich history and cultural significance of Liuyin Street add an extra layer of fascination to these supernatural tales.
As you wander through the winding streets and ancient courtyards of Liuyin Street, be prepared for the possibility of encountering the unexpected. Whether it’s a glimpse of a grieving mother in the Haunted Prince Go’s Mansion, a girl dressed in red who turns as you pass by, or the friendly presence of Yuan Mantun, the heroic ghost who continues to watch over the street.
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References:
The Toilet Ghost: 柳荫街2号发生过怎样的灵异事件?
The Girl in the Red Dress: Supernatural Events in Beijing, Ghosts and Hauntings Places in Beijing
Yuan Mantun’s Memorial: 袁满囤_百度百科
