The Shanghai Tunnels are tunnel passageways located in Portland, Oregon and have been operational since the mid-19th century. Unfortunately, after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, all activities inside the tunnel have ceased, and the public cannot visit them today. Back during its prime, the Shanghai Tunnels were used for escorting goods in a swift and easy manner. No traffic of vehicles were allowed inside the tunnels, making the trades and transportation easy. Less noise and less traffic led to more productivity. The people who used the tunnels kept the goods clean and got them to the river fast, and these operations happened until 1940, when it closed and later became a tourist attraction for anyone brave enough to step inside.
Tunnels are a perfect atmosphere for horror movies. The Shanghai Tunnels are no different, and they’ve had their fair share of spooky stories circulating around. For starters, they aren’t safe to wander off in due to the massiveness of the tunnels and how easy it is to get lost. Stories of illegal activities happening – and still happening today – haunt the name of the Shanghai Tunnels. Many believe criminals sneak illegal goods through the tunnels since it’s closed to the public and it’s so vast it’d be easy to throw off any security. Not only humans reside in the tunnels. An Asian man has been seen wandering the depths, and guests have named him Sam. He’s a friendly ghost, but he still plays with the lights inside the tunnels and gives many guests goosebumps and the feeling of being watched. There’s also rumors of other ghosts staying there. Explorers claimed to have heard a voice calling out Sam’s name multiple times. Unfortunately, since it’s closed, the ghost hunts have been put to rest for now.
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