Haw Par Villa

uyen vu

a week ago

Located along Pasir Panjang Road, Haw Par Villa is one of Singapore's most eccentric and culturally fascinating attractions. Built in 1937 by the creators of Tiger Balm, this unique theme park is a vibrant outdoor gallery dedicated to Chinese folklore, legends, and traditional moral values. Walking through the park is like stepping into a surreal, colorful dreamscape filled with over 1,000 vivid statues and dioramas. From famous literary tales like Journey to the West to legendary figures of Chinese mythology, every corner tells a captivating story. Of course, no visit is complete without walking through the infamous Ten Courts of Hell—a striking and dramatic exhibit that visually depicts traditional Buddhist and Taoist concepts of karma and the afterlife. Equal parts bizarre, fascinating, and deeply educational, Haw Par Villa offers an unforgettable cultural experience unlike any other theme park in the world!

Una Le Roux

6 months ago

We arrived just as a free tour was about to start. Pei Si suggested we join and watch the into video after. Pei Si spoke clearly, eloquently and was it was an informative tour. Pei Si is very passionate about the history and culture/religions and it comes across in her manner in which she conducts the tour! It was sad that Haw Par villa was closed for extensive renovations as from what we could see - I imagine it to be fantastical. Hopefully we can come back through Singapore in a couple of years to see it in full glory. I would highly recommend anyone passing through Singapore to take some time out to go to Hell's Museum, even if Haw Par is still closed.

DYJ1948

9 months ago

For a truly spiritual and cultural experience, this quiet and yet unassuming museum explains hell from multiple religions and beliefs. After seeing a wonderful film, take a tour which is included and experience a very dark disney “pirates of the Caribbean” from a much richer and deeper perspective. The ten courts of hell were built in the 1930’s and yet still resonates with power and intensity. We loved the tour that was led by Hemlata. She truly has a great grasp of religion and the connections to that netherworld known as hell!!!

Appreciated Images

9 months ago

I'm giving them a 4 star review because 90%of the area is closed and it had no timetable for when it will re-open. This makes me angry because I enjoyed my time here and was left wanting to see everything else. Coming here be prepared to take lots of photos, you will see some very odd, funny, and impressive statues and displays. I saw 10% and I spent an hour snapping away and admiring the displays. If you go now the Hell Museum is still 100% open, it's mostly inside and is worth the journey alone.