Ghost Building 8: China's Most Haunted Abandoned 3 Body Problem Site

Abandoned "3 Body Problem" Building | The Most Haunted Place in China

Destination:ChinaCity:BeijingPopulation:21.5 million
Abandoned "3 Body Problem" Building | The Most Haunted Place in China
Steve Ronin2025-10-2839 min

Deep in the heart of Beijing, hidden within Fusuijing Hutong near the White Pagoda Temple, stands a place locals fear to even mention — Ghost Building 8. Some call it the “Abandoned 3 Body Problem Building,” because of its eerie resemblance to the mysterious structures from the series. But this one… is very real.

Built in 1958, this eight-story building was once a proud residential complex. During the Cultural Revolution, however, it became something far darker — a secret detention site where hundreds of people were imprisoned, tortured, and silenced forever.

Tonight, I explore what many call the most haunted place in China, alongside my friend Dragon. From flickering lights and unexplainable whispers to the heavy silence of history itself — we uncover what still lingers on the 8th floor, where so many lives were lost.

--- Steve Ronin
October 28, 2025, Autumn in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00intro to hauntings
  2. 1:00history: Cultural Revolution detention
  3. 6:20enter building and upper floors
  4. 7:41eighth floor reveal
  5. 16:33paranormal setup begins
  6. 18:26first communication attempts
  7. 25:12multiple spirit responses on devices
  8. 27:19reveal: spirits say 'above' / 'place'

Steve Ronin explores Ghost Building 8 in Beijing, an abandoned Cultural Revolution detention site turned haunted location. With Dragon, he investigates the 8th–

Travel Guides & Tips in this video

  1. Tip 1Respect local history; don’t linger in residential areas; move quietly at night to minimize disturbance. (5:40)
  2. Tip 2Document upper floors first; expect long, dark corridors and risk of collapse—watch for hazards and keep lights on. (7:20)
  3. Tip 3Set up a simple device layout: one central recorder, one per room, and a balcony device to catch outdoor echoes. (16:10)
  4. Tip 4Use translator apps to bridge language gaps with any spirits or locals for better context; record all sessions for review. (29:20)

Steve Ronin takes viewers deep into Ghost Building 8, an eight-story structure tucked in Beijing’s old hutong near the White Pagoda Temple. Built in 1958 as a symbol of progress, it later became a detention site during the Cultural Revolution, where hundreds were interrogated and mistreated. The video follows Steve and his friend Dragon as they enter the largely abandoned upper floors, encounter eerie atmosphere, graffiti, and unsettling details like child mannequins and a dusty, decaying interior. On the eighth floor — the site’s namesake — the explorers conduct a paranormal investigation using a suite of devices (re pod, music box, EMF reader, night vision camera, and a translator app). They experience audible bangs, device activations, and moments that hint at lingering presences, including references to a woman who was allegedly tortured there. Through translator-assisted communication attempts, the team probes whether any spirits stayed behind and what happened to them. The night-

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Abandoned "3 Body Problem" Building | The Most Haunted Place in China

Steve Ronin travels to Ghost Building 8, an eight-story residence in Beijing with a dark history tied to the Cultural Revolution. The area is described as haunted by locals, with rumors of torture and deaths on the eighth floor. The video opens with him equipping ghost gear and meeting his friend Dragon for the first time on camera. After a late dinner in a nearby restaurant, they proceed to enter the building at night, noting dimly lit windows and a heavy, oppressive atmosphere. Inside, they find areas that were once inhabited on the lower floors, but the upper floors feel abandoned and dangerous, filled with graffiti, mannequins, and a sense of history’s weight. They locate the eighth floor, the source of the hauntings, and document their exploration with cameras and voice recorders. The pair encounter a mix of creepy discoveries (a rusty bike, blocked rooms, and a balcony with a temple view) and moments of tension as they set up paranormal equipment. They begin a formal investigation, speaking to unseen presences using a mix of English, Chinese translation apps, and ghost devices (re pod, music box, EMF reader, and a sound/light recorder). The devices respond with beeps and lights, signaling possible activity. The translator app translates potential messages, including references to being “above” and the idea that someone “lived here.” The evidence remains ambiguous, with the music box and re pod registering activity and warnings to “stay longer” or “please stop.” After an intense probing sequence and several attempts to extract information (including work history and year lived), the spirit activity subsides, and the explorers decide to depart out of respect. Steve reflects on the experience, acknowledging solid device responses but noting the communication was not consistent enough to confirm a clear haunting, though his belief in the place’s haunted status remains strong. He closes by inviting viewers to comment, subscribe, and plead for viewer support to return for more China-based investigations.

Ghost Building 8: China's Most Haunted Abandoned 3 Body Problem Site

Deep in the heart of Beijing, hidden within Fusuijing Hutong near the White Pagoda Temple, stands a place locals fear to even mention — Ghost Building 8. Some call it the “Abandoned 3 Body Problem Building,” because of its eerie resemblance to the mysterious structures from the series. But this one…...

Ghost Building 8 Beijing: Abandoned Cultural Revolution Det-

Venture into Beijing's eerie Ghost Building 8, a chilling relic of the Cultural Revolution. Once a residential complex, it transformed into a secret detention site, echoing with the silent screams of the past. Explore its darkened corridors and uncover the lingering spirits of those who suffered within its walls. A truly haunting journey into China's most feared location.

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