Haw Par Villa

About

Haw Par Villa, situated at 262 Pasir Panjang Road in Singapore, is a unique cultural park blending Chinese mythology, folklore, and history. Originally built by Aw Boon Haw for his brother Aw Boon Par, the park features over 1,000 statues and 150 dioramas depicting scenes from Chinese literature and mythology. Notable attractions include the "Ten Courts of Hell" and dioramas of "Journey to the West" and "Romance of the Three Kingdoms." The park, once known as Tiger Balm Garden, offers free admission and is open daily. It also houses Hell's Museum, which explores perspectives on death and the afterlife. Managed by Journeys Pte Ltd since 2015, Haw Par Villa continues to evolve with themed events and new attractions, maintaining its status as a significant cultural heritage site in Singapore.