21 Dark Destinations Around The World Where History Meets Horror

19. Nanking, China

A bird's-eye view of northeast part of Nanjing City, taken from Zifeng Tower. Xuanwu Lake and Purple Mountain are visible. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @alexrudd

The Nanking Massacre during the Second Sino-Japanese War was a horrific period of mass murder and violence. The city of Nanking bears the scars of this atrocity, with memorials and museums dedicated to remembering the victims. While not a typical "true crime" narrative, it's a crucial inclusion to acknowledge the scale of human cruelty and the importance of historical memory.

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