Description

Essentials about Haw Par Villa in brief

If you are interested in Chinese mythology, you should definitely have seen the Haw Par Villa during a visit to Singapore. This is a theme park where a variety of Chinese fairy tales and myths are brought to life through figurative representation. The park was commissioned in 1937 by Burmese Aw Boon Haw, who had the complex created for his younger brother Aw Boon Par. Incidentally, the two brothers became internationally famous for their medicinal ointment Tiger Balm (the park was originally also called Tiger Balm Gardens).

The statues of Haw Par Villa

On the grounds are over 1,000 statues and 150 large displays related to Chinese legends, folklore and the teachings of Confucius. Also on the grounds are the new Jade House with over 150 pieces of jade from the collection of the two brothers.

The park’s most famous attraction is “The 10 Courts of Hell”. In this almost 4,000 square meter area, visitors are given eerie insights into worldwide beliefs about death and a possible afterlife.

Finally, a little cautionary note: when visiting the Haw Par Villa, you should be especially careful with small children. Some of the displays are so creepy that they could disturb or even frighten the little ones.

Website

hawparvilla.sg

Opening hours

Admission fees

Adults: $45

Children: $30

Families (2 adults + 1 child): $105

Address

Getting there

By public transport:

MRT line Circle: Stop Haw Par Villa

Bus lines 10, 30, 30e, 51, 143, 188 and 200: Stop Haw Par Villa

By car:

The closest parking is at Science Park and the Westway Shopping Mall.