About Haw Par Villa

The enigmatic city of Singapore surprises one with its wonders to marvel upon, Haw Par Villa, the theme park is definitely one of them. Formerly known as the Tiger Balm Garden, this theme park is located along Pasir Panjang Road in Singapore. The theme park has over 1,000 statues and 150 giant dioramas that display incidents related to Chinese mythology, folklore, legends, history, and express Confucianism in its various forms. This Asian culture park dramatically sketches a vivid picture of Chinese traditions and religion. The pavilions at Haw Par Villas and other structures are inspired deeply by traditional Chinese architecture. The depictions of Ten Courts of Hell from Chinese folklore at the Haw Par Villa is something that brings many Chinese parents accompanied by children to teach them regulations of morality.

Must See

  • Haw Par Villa's Ten Courts of Hell
  • Dioramas
  • Architectural Gems
  • Heritage Monuments
  • The Gentle Tiger
  • The Elaborate Monument

How to reach

Haw Par Villa can be reached from the Haw Par Villa MRT station on the green line.

App-based Grab taxi charges $8-$10 to reach here.

Tips

  • Admission to the park is free.
  • This is a unique park where some of the sculptures are rather graphic in nature. Hence, they may not be suitable for kids.
  • Carry a camera as the park is filled with interesting photo ops.
  • Better to carry some water and snacks as not much is available inside the park.
  • Reopened on 1 March 2019 after renovations.
  • Some information about Chinese beliefs and life after death stories might be interesting to hear.
  • Avoid visiting in the rain as there is no shelter.

Visit Time

Sunday:         9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Monday:        9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday:       9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday:  9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday:      9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday:           9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday:      9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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Entrance Fee

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Time you can spend

1 hour

 

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