It is said that there is a forest in Japan where everyone who enters it will eventually choose to commit suicide for no reason. If you want to know the reason, please do hold on until the end.
TOP 10. Island of the Dolls, Mexico
Nestled on Teshuilo Lake (between Mexico City and the colorful canals of Xochimilco), the Island of the Dolls is the ultimate haunted hotspot for thrill-seekers. Legend has it a tourist once stumbled upon a drowned woman’s body here—and later found a tattered doll that looked exactly like her. Spooky doesn’t even cover it—this place gives you goosebumps just thinking about those weathered doll faces staring out from the trees!
TOP 9. The Catacombs, Paris
Beneath Paris’ busy, historic streets—where tourists bustle past cafes and locals hurry to work—lies a massive underground graveyard holding the remains of thousands of people. But here’s the creepy twist: the whole place is decorated with eerie structures made entirely from human skeletons and skulls. Trust us—seeing this macabre display in person is straight-up terrifying, even for horror fans.
TOP 8. The Body Farm, USA
Tucked away in Tennessee, USA, the Body Farm is all about forensic science—scientists use it to study how human bodies decompose in different environments and the microbes involved in the process. Now, we know it might sound disrespectful to the dead at first glance, but every body here is donated with full family consent. It’s weird, it’s endlessly fascinating for crime buffs, and yeah—low-key eerie too.
TOP 7. Miyakejima, Japan
Miyakejima is a tiny volcanic island with a super active volcano: Mount Oyama. Back in 2000, it erupted violently, spewing toxic sulfur gas all over the island and forcing residents to flee. The result? Anyone visiting this beautiful yet dangerous spot has to carry a gas mask at all times. Talk about a vacation with a scary, unexpected twist!
TOP 6. Lomé Market, Togo (Africa)
This bustling African market in Lomé, Togo, has earned the nickname “Voodoo Market”—and for good reason. Locals swear witch doctors here can cure any illness, from colds to chronic conditions… but their “medicine” is usually ground-up animal bones (or even human skulls!). Tourists who come looking for treatment often end up grossed out to the point of throwing up. Yuck—definitely not for the faint of heart!
TOP 5. Centralia Mine, USA
Known as the “Gateway to Hell,” Centralia was once a booming small coal-mining town—until a mysterious 1960s fire turned it into a desolate ghost town. Even today, the coal mines underneath are still burning on their own, sending plumes of smoke through cracks in the ground like they’re cursed by some dark magic. Creepy, right? The air still carries a faint smell of burning coal.
TOP 4. Hoia Forest, Romania
Hoia Forest is a total dead zone—nothing grows right here, no matter the season. The trees are yellow, twisted into gnarled shapes, and look straight out of a classic horror movie. And in Transylvania (home of Dracula vibes!), people go missing here all the time. Hikers, photographers, even locals—no one knows where they vanish to… but it’s safe to say this forest is bad news.
TOP 3. Aokigahara Forest (Suicide Forest), Japan
This is the forest we teased earlier—thousands of Japanese people have chosen it as their final resting place, drawn to its quiet seclusion at the base of Mount Fuji. Ghosts of those who took their own lives are said to wander the misty trails, and even though the government has put up signs begging people not to end their lives, many still come here. It’s a haunting, tragic spot that oozes sadness.
TOP 2. Snake Island, Brazil
About 149 km off São Paulo’s sun-soaked coast, Snake Island is strictly off-limits to everyone but scientists—and for a terrifying reason. It’s completely overrun with the world’s most venomous snake: the Golden Lancehead Viper. We’re talking roughly one deadly snake per square meter. Yeah, you read that right—stay far, far away from this deadly island paradise.
TOP 1. The Ridges Mental Asylum, USA
If you’ve seen Shutter Island, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, or Halloween, you already know this place’s vibe—it’s the real-life inspiration for those iconic horror flicks. Originally a home for WWII soldiers struggling with trauma, The Ridges quickly spiraled into chaos as patient numbers exploded. Violent outbursts became common, and the place turned into a living nightmare. It’s no wonder it’s the creepiest spot on Earth!