Gobi Desert

The 10 Most Haunted Places in Asia

"A once-prominent Mongolian Silk Road city now largely buried by sand in the Gobi Desert after a 14th-century conquest in which invaders reportedly diverted a nearby river and rendered the walled city uninhabitable. The ruins have a desolate, otherworldly beauty, and travelers report strange noises and mysterious fires; guided excursions run from Jiayuguan and involve long drives across remote terrain to reach the site." - Alison Fox Alison Fox Alison Fox is a Travel + Leisure contributor. She has also written for Parents.com, The Wall Street Journal, and amNewYork. When she’s not in New York City, she can be found at the beach or on the slopes. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines