In this episode of True Paranormal Stories, we explore the eerie legend of Tat Tak School in Hong Kong's New Territories. Built in the 1930s as a community school, it eventually closed in the 1990s, left to decay and overgrowth. What makes it infamous today is not its educational past but its terrifying reputation as one of the most haunted sites in Hong Kong.
The most chilling story involves the woman in red, believed to be a teacher who hanged herself on the grounds. In Chinese folklore, those who die in red return as vengeful spirits, and her apparition—described as a tall woman with long hair and a glowing red dress—is said to strike fear into anyone who sees her.
Visitors also report children's laughter in empty classrooms, cold winds, tugging sensations on clothing, and darting shadows. Some have been overwhelmed by sudden nausea or dread, leading many locals to avoid the site altogether. Taxi drivers often refuse to pass near the school after nightfall, reinforcing its grim reputation.
Though skeptics attribute the fear to decaying buildings and the power of folklore, the consistency of accounts has cemented Tat Tak's status as a paranormal hotspot. It remains a place where tragedy, superstition, and ghostly encounters converge—an abandoned school that still teaches a chilling lesson about the shadows of the past.
