Walking Corpses in Xiangxi,Western Hunan

Walking corpses is the traditional custom of Miao in western Hunan. It is a kind of witchcraft and also said to be related to Zhu You. The rumors of corpse controllers were very popular in Qing dynasty. When people died in a strange land, corpse controllers would take their corpses to their hometown to let them rest in peace. Even though walking corpses in western Hunan has never gotten scientific validation or been confirmed by people, it has become a thriller movie-prototype. From then on, it became well known.
 Here we will not debate the question of walking corpses with scientists, but we will experience its culture.
The thing that has no grounds will not be inherited for hundreds of years and even be popular among people, so it has somewhat authenticity.
Bonfire Party and Performance
There are a lot of bonfire parties at present in Phoenix, western Hunan. But the basic nature of the shows is similar. It is a stage to present the lifestyle and culture of ethnic minority in western Hunan. And walking corpse show in western Hunan is one of the programs, which is acted by living people. The show called Undergoing the Most Severe Trials that belongs to Chu wizard culture is the most horrible part.
Haunted House
There are many haunted houses, but the haunted houses in western Hunan not only have common roles, but also have corpses in walking corpses’ shows, which are very important characters. If you are brave enough, you can take part in and experience it.