One well - known garden district ghost story is about a lady in white. It's said she was a jilted bride long ago. She haunts the old mansion in the garden district at night, often seen wandering in the garden, her white dress flowing. People claim to have heard her sobbing when they pass by on a moonlit night.
Yes, some people still believe in them. For those who live in or near the garden districts, these stories have been passed down through generations. The sense of mystery and the historical nature of the areas make the stories seem more believable. Also, there are some who claim to have had personal experiences that confirm the existence of these ghosts, so they continue to hold on to the belief.
Taoxi Lan Garden in Suzhou Gusu District was a residential project located at No. 399 Xujiang Road, Suzhou City Gusu District. The project was developed by Suzhou Qiaoren Real Estate Co., Ltd., covering an area of 39900 square meters with 70-year property rights. Taoxi Lan Garden planned to build nine residential buildings with 7-11 floors, with a total of 459 households, a plot ratio of 1.91, and a green rate of 37%. The project was to build a modern, international bungalow community, with the main units of 143 square meters and 204 square meters. According to the latest reference price, the house price of Taoxi Lan Garden was 45000 yuan/square meter. There were 20 subway stations within 3 kilometers. Taoxi Lan Garden was expected to be handed over at the end of 2024. Overall, Taoxi Lan Garden was a high-end residential project located in Suzhou's Gusu District. It had received the attention and recognition of the market.
Quemei Garden in Wuzhong District of Suzhou City was a residential area located in Mudu Town, Wuzhong District of Suzhou City. The district included the north gate of the Vermilion Bird Garden and the Vermilion Bird Garden community. The north gate of Quemei Garden was located at Quemei Road, Mudu Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province. The community was accessible and open all day. The name of Quemei Garden had been adjusted to include the green belt on the east side of Quemei Bang in Mudu Town, Wuzhong District, the green belt on the west side of Tangjiabang, the south of Quemei Road and No. 269 Xiecun Road, the west of Xiecun Road and No. 269 Xiecun Road, the green belt on the north side of Baodai West Road and the green belt on the west side of Tangjiabang, and the green belt on the east side of Lingshan Road, the south of Quemei Road, the west of Quemei Bang, and the north of Baodai West Road. Quemei Garden Community was established in December 2023. Its jurisdiction included Xiecun Road to Lingshan Road, Baodai West Road to Quemei Road, with a total area of about 0.19 square kilometers and a population of about 9600. The community had a convenience service station that provided labor security, civil affairs disabled persons 'federation, family planning, housing security, comprehensive management of social security, and other services. Sparrow Plum Garden was a residential area with stable housing prices. There were second-hand houses and rental houses.
It's hard to say for sure. There could be elements of truth in some of the stories. The haunted inn story might have some basis in the fact that old buildings often have strange noises due to their age and structure. But the idea of it being due to ghosts on an ancient burial ground is more of a superstition. However, in some cases, local legends could be a way of explaining natural phenomena that people didn't understand in the past, like misty apparitions being misinterpreted as ghosts.
The Lake District also has a story about a haunted inn. Guests have reported strange noises like footsteps in the empty corridors and cold spots in certain rooms. It is believed that the inn was built on an ancient burial ground, and the spirits of those buried there are not at peace. Some have even claimed to see a shadowy figure moving around in the dead of night.
The ghost in the garden can be a truly spooky element for a ghost story. It might be a shadowy figure that lurks among the flowers and bushes at night. Maybe it's the spirit of a gardener who once worked there and died under mysterious circumstances. Its presence could be signaled by strange noises like soft moans or the rustling of leaves when there's no wind.
There's a chance that some elements of the Tang Garden ghost stories are based on real happenings. Perhaps someone saw a strange figure in the dim light of the garden one evening and, over time, that simple sighting turned into a full - blown ghost story. However, it's also likely that most of these stories are just fictional tales passed down through generations to add an air of mystery to the Tang Garden.
Yes, in many local cultures, garden ground mountain ghost stories are quite popular. They often serve as a way to pass on cultural values and warnings. For example, a story about a ghost in a mountain garden might be a warning to stay away from dangerous areas in the mountains at night.