As a Christian family, the children Had an eye opening walk with the family. We came here once when they were toddler age, but they enjoy it better now as they could read what's written on each exhibit. Recommended for older children. What's new? An eatery Ticketed entrance for 18 levels of torture Air conditioning museum Vending machine selling ice cream and drinks Sit down seats with shade Looking forward to their new attraction 💞 @TheGenesisFamily

An old time legend park. Very easy access by subway. It’s all free. Nothing much change since I was a kid. My Dad used to bring me here. Now I brought my son and daughter to visit this park again. It’s bring all memorable and wonderful time. Very well maintenance. Nice and clean. Some sculpture had been removed. Overall remain the same especially the ten courts of hell. Many Chinese legends all over the park.

The first thing you must visit is the 10 STAGES IN COURT OF HELL. 😱👺👹💀😎. The park have statues that was crafted in the early 70s and have foretold stories from Chinese mythology, folklore, legends etc. I have been here since my early childhood with my parent , then with my schoolmate and later with family and children. Very nice place to walk asit fill with heritages. 👌👍🧧👏🙂

Honestly it was quite an enjoyable walk through the park aside from the crazy heat and humidity. My family is chinese so it was interesting reading about some of the stories I grew up reading! There were a lot though that even I didn’t know so it was quite fun walking though and reading about these different myths and stories. They have terrapin feeding places and it is $1 per bag of food with an honor system. Hell’s museum is $18/adult

Interesting theme park in the South Western part of Singapore featuring scenes and characters from Chinese folklore, history, legends and religions. The most important attraction is the Ten Courts of Hell for which the visitor has to pay an entrance fee. The other outdoor attractions are free of charge. Brings back children memories for many older Singaporeans

This place was so freaking neat to see! I didn’t expect it to be so large. But this park has heaps of statues and dioramas depicting all sorts of folklore, religion, and mythology. Okay, being honest, some of it is nightmare fuel. Nonetheless, it is such a great place to spend an afternoon. And I loved feeding the turtles for good luck.

We visited on a Monday (10 July, 2023) around 5.30pm; not crowded at all, had the whole place to ourselves. Unfortunately, the hell museum part of Haw par villa is closed on Mondays, so we couldn't see it. It is open from Tuesday to Sunday, and the last entry is 5 pm. Other than the hell museum, there was plenty to explore, and we spent about 1.5 hours. It had different depictions showing various virtues of life such as loyalty, humbleness, good deeds, bad deeds, etc. It also explained various scenes from the legends of the Journey of Tripitaka to the west to retrieve the teachings of Buddha. I am not aware of the story more, but I still could understand a little. However, someone with better knowledge of these legends might appreciate them more. I went with a 5 year old, and he enjoyed the entire time running around & looking at different statues. The highlight for him was feeding the tortoises in the pond around the statues atop the haw par villa hill. Would like to visit again sometime, an enjoyable experience. Note: Currently, renovation works are happening. Hence, some sections of the park are closed.

A nostalgic place to visit with your family - which has been around for at least 3 generations. Children will get to learn about Chinese traditional values such as filial piety, respect and loyalty. The place is quite run down and is in need of some upkeeping. Nonetheless, the statues of Chinese mythology and legends still tell a compelling story on humanity for many generations. Admission to the park is free. The Hell Museum is worth a visit (though be cautioned of the graphic nature of the displays), but you will need to purchase entry ticket for the Museum.

Historic landmark but needs management. Close to public transport of both bus and metro. Pro: Easy access from public transport There's car park Landmark which is obvious and won't be mistaken Cons: Need maintenance The fountain water had already turned green Maybe needing rerouting for pedestrian walking

If you are on a budget and there is only one place in singapore, you have time to visit - this is it. Apart from the ten courts of hell, the rest of the park is free. It's quirky and unique and rich in culture. Sure it isn't as polished as other attractions, but it's as sincere and authentic as it can be. Worth a visit!

Visiting the place again after 30 years. Glad that the park is kept clean but the 10 courts of Hell is still under renovation and will only be receiving visitors from 28 Oct. Bring loose change as payment is by honesty and no change will be given. Free admission and the park isn't crowded.

The place has been revamped in many areas, but still can be improved for some of the figurines and pictures, still a little run down with dried paint. However, what I not like is the hell museum, must pay $18 for a ticket which is free previously.

Quiet place to visit if you have time. Lots of statues around the villa and most were labelled in 4 languages so visitors can learn their stories. However the exhibition in the Hell Museum (10 court of hell) are in English only - this can be improve. Entrance fee to Haw Par Villa is free but Hell Museum ticket cost $18 per pax which is a little steep for a 30 minutes tour. Good to visit once.

Brings back Childhood memories. Still felt the same feeling now😊. There's a eatery there selling nice simple meals at quite a reasonable price. Coffee's good.

Har Par Villa is one of my favourite theme park during my primary school day. When there is water ride to the big dragon mouth and view the 18 levels of hell, live performances and mascot. Today I visited and bring back lots of memories. I also have a opportunity to join the singapore heritage festival on the tiger car story, sitting on a 90 years old tiger car, hearing the engine runing and pressing the horn. Thank the team for the hardwork to bring the tiger car back to live.

If you love eccentric private art projects (with a strong Chinese flavour), there's a lot here to enjoy. The park is bigger than I expected, and is free, apart from the Hell's Museum section, which features the (moderately famous?) luridly illustrated 10 Courts of Chinese Hell. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the museum actually deals with the whole topic of the history of religious belief in an afterlife in a quite erudite and interesting fashion. I strongly recommend the guided tour, and my guide Paul today was very good. If you have any interest in comparative religion, the $18 entry is well worth it.

I had the pleasure of visiting Haw Par Villa in Singapore, and let me tell you, it was an adventure like no other. Haw Par Villa is a unique attraction that offers visitors a glimpse into Chinese mythology and folklore. The park is filled with colorful and sometimes bizarre statues and dioramas, each telling a different story. As I wandered through the park, I was struck by the attention to detail and the creativity of the displays. The statues are lifelike and expressive, bringing the stories to life in a way that is both entertaining and educational. The park itself is well-maintained, with lush greenery and beautiful gardens that add to the charm of the place. The pathways are easy to navigate, and there are plenty of signs and information boards to guide visitors through the different exhibits. The park can be a bit crowded at times, but it's still possible to find quiet corners to explore and reflect. One of the standout features of Haw Par Villa is the Ten Courts of Hell exhibit, which offers a fascinating and sometimes frightening look at the afterlife in Chinese mythology. The exhibit is not for the faint of heart, but it's definitely worth a visit for those interested in learning more about this aspect of Chinese culture. Overall, Haw Par Villa is a must-visit attraction for anyone traveling to Singapore. It offers a unique blend of education, entertainment, and cultural immersion that is hard to find elsewhere. The park's commitment to preserving and promoting Chinese culture is commendable, and it's definitely worth a visit to experience it for yourself.

Just decided to visit here as it was one of the places I have never visited on my many trips to Singapore. I can't really recommend it as a must see place. The statues are all fairly good with some of the larger dioramas having a lot of detail but everything is now looking quite dated and some of the water pools plus statues look like they have not been maintained for quite a while. The entry is free which is why, I am guessing, it is not as well maintained. There is a Hell's Museum section that you have to pay for but wasn't willing to splash for that. It is one of those places where you can say you have been but it is not a must see.

Fantastic park and museum showing similarities of religions and some of the common beliefs of the afterlife, which have explicit and somewhat gory depictions in Taoism. It's worth a visit to the Court of 10 Hells museum and the tour guide was very knowledgeable and professional without going into too much detail. I like that my money spent at the park goes towards preserving history and harmony between faiths.

Really good place to spend some time. Nice place for young kids who may enjoy all the sculptures and stories. Well maintained even though there is not fee to enter the place. Very well connected through MRT and bus as well. About an hour is enough to leisurely stroll through and take lots of photos.

A great way to learn more about Chinese mythology. There were sculptures with descriptions all around the area which is accessible for free. You kay experience the Hell’s museum for 18SGD as of 12/2023. The place is very accessible by train or bus. No crowd when we went before 10am.

Hidden Gem. A must go for tourists. I feel its very overlooked. Free to visit most of the park and the Hell museum is the only ticketed area. The museum is closed on Mondays! Also a very fun place for children to learn about old tales and mythology. And can also feed the turtles and fish! Highly recommend.

We loved this. Easy to get to - we just jumped on the MRT and were a quick walk away. No entry fee but make sure you have the time to meander around all the paths and read the exhibits. Our family has used Tiger Balm since I was a kid so it was fascinating to read the backstory. Def a quirky and very interesting tourist attraction. Park is nearly 100 years old so some statues have been touched up and some are still in need of fresh paint. I don't think that detracts from the overall experience.

This place is to be seen to be believed. It’s a theme park like nothing I’ve ever seen before. I enjoyed exploring the park, especially the ten courts of hell. The small exhibition about the history of the park and the Tiger balm brothers was rather fascinating. Well worth a visit.

Easy access via MRT. Free entry. A lot of Chinese legends statues and tales. The place is interesting for first timer and it’s big. Many sitting spots so you can rest anytime. The place is old, so many things are worn down but appreciate their efforts to keep this place running with free entry. You will enjoy a good walk here on a cooler day.

this place if fun haha can oversee the port and the hell area is so scary!

Haw Par Villa is a weird, unique 'theme' park. It has some interesting statues with even more random interesting stories behind it. Bigger than expected, if you plan to read all the stories it can take you 2 hours for sure. Also this place is free, which make it a good tourist attraction. Also very easily accessible as it is right outside haw par villa station. Would recommend to check it out of your in the area.

(Translated by Google) My beloved place in Singapore 😍 ... a bit forgotten, a bit neglected, off the beaten track, few tourists and therefore peace and quiet, which is rather difficult in this city. Beautiful pagodas, statues, sculptures ... you can take lots of nice pics. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 A place where you can walk for hours. I RECOMMEND 😁 ♥ (Original) Moje ukochane miejsce w Singapurze 😍 ...trochę zapomniane, troszkę zaniedbane, na uboczu, mało turystów a dzięki temu cisza i spokój, o jakie w tym mieście raczej trudno. Piękne pagody, figury, rzeźby...można zrobić dużo fajnych fotek. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Miejsce, w którym godzinami można spacerować. POLECAM 😁♥

If you intend to visit the main highlight, the Ten Courts of Hell, they will be reopening after 28th October 2021!! Unfortunately, it’s closed when we went today so we fed some terrapins and fishes, took some pictures and left. The ice cream store auntie and uncle were kind and fast at work right at the exit. Our children had some fun walking and running the slopes today! Be back next time.

If you are looking for an unusual walking experience, this one is definitely for you. We've spent around 1.5h there. Unfortunately, the courts of hell were closed, so we would have to come back. The park is quite large and very fun. I wish they put indications on where to start reading sculpture descriptions because we started both times from the end and realised it only when we reached the opposite end. So watch out before you immerse yourself into the story!

I had forgotten how big and steep this place is. The last time I came here was in the 90s! The sculptures needs a lot of touch ups - pain was peeling and they looked outdated. But overall I had a very pleasant experience. The sculptures brought back childhood memories. I liked the "charity box" that was placed all over the park - for buying snacks and also buying food for the fishes and turtles. I just hope that no one abuses it. It had plenty of benches and rest areas for visitors to sit and have a picnic or just to enjoy the view. Bring a hat and fan - it can get quite hot! Am looking forward for the Gates of Hell to open!

Historical place of interest that's unfortunately fallen out of favour over the years as we opt for shinier and newer and prettier places. Statues are really old school and provides a glimpse of how art was done in the past. They've been spruced up and the place done up a little since the upgrading. Some exhibits have some explanations next to them which adds to the overall experience. Wasnt able to see the hell exhibit as i got there after 6pm which was the closing time.

My first visit after Haw Par Villa was revamped. I believe it brings back a lots of our childhood memories for sure. It’s nice that they developed a new place of interest called “Hell Museum”. The entrance fees of $18 per pax I thought it’s little pricey, given there isn’t too much things to see or do overall. Hope the organization will progressively introduce more activities and F&B for visitors. It’s a little early for visit still.

Slightly messed up and could give your children mild nightmares, but a lot of fun for both big and little kids. Also at the same time very entertaining and highly educational. Special mention for Simon, the guide for our tour of Hell's Museum who was fantastic - Insightful, humour and made the Tour a great experience for us. Thank you Simon!

Haw Par Villa is unlike anything I’ve seen before. It’s unique and tells important stories. The sculptures are very life like and it’s excellent art work. Small staircases and and many places to explore.

Over the years, Haw Par Villa has undergone several renovations and changes. In the early 2000s, it was temporarily closed for redevelopment and reopened in 2011 with restored statues and improved facilities. Today, Haw Par Villa stands as a unique cultural attraction in Singapore, offering visitors a glimpse into Chinese mythology and folklore. It continues to be a popular tourist destination, drawing both locals and international visitors who are interested in exploring the park's rich history and intriguing displays. Note that the Visit to hell requires to buy tickets. Not to mention the car park cost you $8 per entry. You also must leave the place by 1930hrs.

Nearest mrt station is Haw Par Villa mrt station. It has interesting and historical statues. It's a great, children-friendly park to visit. Remember to bring an umbrella in case of hot or rainy weather, and it's a good idea to check the weather forecast before your trip. You can also find a shop selling hot and cold drinks, ice-cream, and accessories there. Enjoy your visit!

Uniquely I was complaining about the price of the ticket to the Hell Museum. But I personally found the guided tour very insightful yet comical. We respect all religions and it’s good to learn and appreciate yet occasionally laugh at our own ignorance. A great day with the family.

Good old place to visit 😉

I found my visit to Haw Par Villa a very unforgettable one into Chinese folklore, legend and mythology. It's quite an Asian cultural park. You get to glean insights into Chinese mythology many iconic dioramas. Easy to get there. Metro station is right next to the place and free entrance.

Haw Par Villa, Even though called a theme park, is not your regular theme park. there are no rides or as such. but it gives you a unique experience nonetheless. there are Statue/visual Interpretations of Chinese folklore which are really interesting and fun to read. there's a path called Courts of Hell, which is really intriguing as it shows various levels of hells (like Dante's inferno) but from a Chinese folklore point of view. they also have an outpost showing other religions' point of view on Hell. Overall an amazing place to visit and spend time especially for people like me who are always interested in folklore and mythological stories.

So nice and beautiful places ...u can see the historical arti crafts.....

Well worth checking out if you're looking for something unique to do in Singapore.

An amazing place. I really enjoy my time in this park. You can spend 2 hours easily. My favorite part is hell museum. I am amazed, such a beautiful place and free for public. Thanks Singapore.

Not a place of interest that the younger generation of Singaporeans would visit. Would probably be boring to them. For me it's nostalgic and full of 80s vibe. Very quiet and peaceful in the mornings, not a soul in sight.

Good Place to know about the Chinese Ancient Scripts, Tradition and their Sulptures. Most people feel this place is creepy but its not. The Architectures and the Sculptures are really good to admire. There is also a small Buddha temple inside. There is no proper restaurants though. Restrooms are available. Its free of charge, People visiting Chinese Garden also should visit this place.

Visited after reopening in 1 July. Although the two main sections (Hell museum, 10 stages) were not open it still had a couple of statues with descriptions. Seems like management is trying to open new f&b venues inside the park but not open at this point. Quite an exotic experience free of charge!

Aw Boon Haw built the villa for his younger bro, Boon Par in the 1930s. It’s gardens became a theme park for Chinese Mythology. Dump it has it that statues are actually dead bodies covered in wax. The Ten Courts of Hell exhibit is particularly gruesome. Sculpture depict gruesome punishments awaiting sinners after death. It is said that as the sun sets e statues come to life! Night guards have said that they hear screams coming from the statues at night and as such, offerings are laid out for protection. Another stop in my SPOOKY SINGAPORE TOUR! Great at night!

Revisited this place which our parents brought us to when we were young (early 90s childhood memories). Perfect place to visit as entrance is free, and you get to learn about the chinese mythology, along with many interesting photo opportunities. Accessible by bus, there are busstops right infront of the entrance. Do wear comfortable walking shoes, as you will need to walk uphill, climb a few steps at certain areas. We will be back when the Hell museum opens!

🇸🇬虎豹别墅𝗛𝗮𝘄 𝗣𝗮𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮🐯 經過九個月的翻新工程，終於在七月一日重新開放了，改造後的虎豹別墅煥然一新，猶如恢复了昔日的輝煌👏

Wow that's so amazing place

(Translated by Google) When I was young, my family went to Haw Par Villa together. The same has not changed. Recalling the past. Time is almost 60 years (Original) 小时候我家人一起去虎豹别墅.一样没变.回忆往事噢.时间真快六十年

One of the Best Places in Singapore and as everything that it’s good in this S-hole, it will be gone soon, together with Bukit Brown, authentic Hawker centres, Palau ubin, etc. Just as it happened with the sisha bars on Arab street. Everything will get IKEAed! Hurry up before it’s too late! And for those who posted low reviews, the 13 Chinese Hells are waiting for you! 👹🔥

Nice walking with many sculptures and stories. Recommended for an evening walk to avoid the sunshine if it is too hot weather.

It is not a park none a museum it is a place one of a kind. Very special and highɔy recommendable.

Personally feel like the statues are not that amazing, but stories are interesting to read~ there’s a new food place called “the sixth milestone” and the vibes are quite nice! Edit: My friend broke the chairs while sitting on it, guess it’s really vintage. 🤣

Experience: Can see that refurbish works were done for the place of attraction. Highly recommend for first timers to visit. For those who went before, recommend you to visit to support local place of attraction. Honest review is that the Hell's Museum was indeed improved (added a new introductory location at the front area of the whole Hell Museum area), not just based on refurbishment but also more details about afterlife (Samsara) and how the other countries embraced the meaning of death or afterlife. Be prepared to explore and understand how a usual funeral looks like, and to spot a real life coffin. The worthiness of the visit would depend on your expectations of the visit, which is probably to go for a walk and feel the atmosphere there, to learn & experience new things or information about views and death of afterlife, to achieve bonding within family via this outing. Other advices: 1. Bring your own water bottle or ample coins/$2 notes to purchase drinks from two vending machines. 2. Make sure you remember to do online booking and purchase of tickets ($18/pax) should you decide to visit the Hell's Museum. Carpark: Yes, but limited parking slots available though it has more slots than before. Based on my observation, the carpark slots are always filled up. Would recommend that you find other parking location nearby or any near MRT Circle Line. For Public Transport Travellers & those not driving: Recommend to take MRT Circle Line, as the station exit was near to Haw Par Villa's entrance.

It's been awhile since I last step into this uniquely Singaporean theme park. And since it has just been recently reopened after some refurbishment works done, me and my family decided to walk down memory lane and checked out the place once again. Some of the old stuff were still there while some were given a new facelift. Didn't get to go to the newly refurbished seven gates of hell. But still enjoyed our visit to this nostalgic place. With Singapore already having many new tourists spots, this theme park though seems morbid as it is in some ways, should be a visit for tourists from abroad and locals who have not been here. There is a lot to learn besides just culture and history.

It’s a pretty great place to go & walk around. Even during a hot day There’re lots of trees 🌳 and nice sculptures. You can learn some History from the museum, the tickets isn’t sold at the counter (I went during covid) you need to buy them beforehand Online, thru their Website. It’s $18 Per pax adult. Inside the museum is aircon half and half outdoor. It’s quite nicely maintained 👍🏼 there’s a short movie they screen before the tour inside the museum. After that you’re free to walk around on your own or you can sign up for a Human guided tour. The place is quite nice! Take lots of pictures 📷

Totally underated park, with some incredible dioramas of Chinese morality. You can also feed the terrapins and fish, food is available via and honesty box, and there are clean toilets and a cute gift shop. Didn't have time to visit the Hell Museum, but I certainly will do on my next journey back. Great story of the Tiger Balm business and family, be sure to read the stories at the memorials and look out for the Australian section ...

This is such an unusual theme park and the Hell's Museum section was really interesting. The guide who gave us the guided tour was also quite knowledgeable which made it a nice experience. I was there with a tour group which limited my time to walk the rest of the park which was a pity. I might come back by myself again since entrance to the park & the outdoor areas are free. 🙂

It's a Buddhist temple with Chinese architecture, wide areas located quite far from the city. Here you can see many unique statues and dioramas which reflect stories related to Buddhism. I visited this temple in the heat of July 2022, there is vending machine near the entrance. I don't remember paying any fee to enter this temple, I think it's free of charge. Please maintain order and quiet because of some people pray there. The best way to get here is by bus or MRT.

It is a very well kept and clean park free for visitors. The sculptures are one of a kind. It is very unique and you won’t find this kind of history anywhere else. You have to buy a ticket if you want to visit the Hell section which we did not do. They have a small gift shop. We bought a magnet, post card, and pocket size tiger balm.

Haw Par Villa - a unique theme park located in Singapore that showcases Chinese mythology and folklore. It was built by the Aw brothers, Boon Haw and Boon Par, who were the creators of Tiger Balm, the popular pain relief ointment. They used their wealth to create the park as a way to promote traditional Chinese values and culture, while also promoting their Tiger Balm brand. The park was created as a gift to the people of Singapore, serving as a means to educate and entertain. Entry is Free and it's a beautiful place to visit 😊

Such a place of wonder. Amazing statues. Went to the death museum. Had an amazing guide who told us about all the different religions and beliefs then took us to Hell. Good place to spend half a day.

It is good to spend some leisurely time with family, pleasant atmosphere , friendly staff. overall an Informative tour. the only suggestion is they should install water refill stations. Buying cold water would not be economical and healthy specially when traveling with kids.

A forgotten tourist attraction, this place has been spruced up to welcome new visitors. Do bring an umbrella or apply sunblock as the majority of the hill is unsheltered. Come in the morning or evening, the afternoon sun will sap your energy fast. The Hell Museum entrance fee was $18 for 30 mins to an hour of exhibitions. Could have been cheaper for Singaporeans but it is what it is. Inside, you get to learn about the different perspectives of life and death for religions over the course of human history. Would have been good if there were Chinese explanations for the older folks and Chinese tourists.

Fun little place with good stories of old Chinese tales. Hell museum def a trip, lil spooky. Free to enter but pay for hell museum, and some food onsite. Maybe an hour or two to see it all. Lots of photo opps with pictures of tigers.

This place doesn't require a ticket for admission it is free. The Haw Par Villa owned two brothers who started the Tiger Palm. Most people know this ointment. It has all types of Buddha and mortar statues, folktale characters, pond, turtle, memorial of the Haw, Par brother, and fountain. This place it helps you feel tranquility. I am very surprised that they were not busy and no tourists, just a few local people. The Villa is right next to MRT station, so it is very convenient. They have a small gift shop you can buy drinks and water. This place is well kept and cleaned. Of course, this is Singapore, famous for their cleanliness!!! My friend and I even did a mediation.

Cool park with ton of statues. We arrived a little before 5pm (the last tour of the Hell Museum) and made it to the Hell museum building. The staff told us we couldn't attend the tour as it was already 1 minute past 5pm. Super disappointing.

Wacky, weird, wonderful - and also very peaceful. Very easy to find as it is next to the MRT station of the same name. It is free, but I would have happily paid to visit. I did buy some fish food, a bargain for the enjoyment of trying to feed the terrapins (slow to snap up the pellets) rather than the fish (fast and ferocious). The Gates of Hell were at the very end of a side path as you enter the main gate, I didn't see the sign at first.

This is a great theme park, an eye-opener for me. The descriptions of the histories and legends are delightful. The sculptures are amazing but simple, depicting some horrific scenes without being gory. Overall a wonderful way to spend hours walking in great scenery with the bonus of educating myself. On the downside, there were some cracks here and there, nothing serious.

Actually a decent place to see wacky sculptures and learn about Taoist mythologies. Some of the sculptures are a little cheeky - not ideal for the kids. Entrance is free. Can get pretty hot in the afternoons and there is limited shelter. It is a good idea to wear suncreen and bring an umbrella.

A bizarre theme park unlike any other. The park is filled with dioramas depicting fantastical scenes that are a mishmash of fantasy, horror, mythology and the stuff of bad dreams. Perhaps worth a visit for an understanding of the colourful Aw Boon Par, the entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded Tiger Balm and who created Haw Par Villa.

Found this place accidentally, found many statue. They have so many statue, they have a place called "Hell" it's quite good but scary as well. You can take many picture here. You also can feed some fish with pellet. The pellets is available here, you can buy is for 1$. Im enjoying this place. Love it

I would encourage everybody to visit this place at least once in their lifetime. Very interesting

Great way to spend a few hours. An interesting and rather peculiar place; very Singaporean. Wearing mosquito spray is an absolute mush at night.

A must see attraction. We come here every time we visit Singapore. Love the mythology behind all the exhibits. It’s free to enter and also open to 9pm. Hint visit in the evening for more atmosphere. MRT stops right outside.

Easy to get to with the train. It's free!!! Good way to spend a relaxing day. People go there and do pick nicks. It tells about Chinese legends and story through art

i've been there before with my parents. and in 2008, i did went to haw par villa on my own.

(Translated by Google) Does anyone know when to open the door? I have always wanted to go because of the epidemic but failed. (Original) 请问谁知道什么时候开门啊，一直想去因为疫情的原因也没去成。

A park that basically one will encounter they are in a mystery land for that moment you step in. If you likes [Thrill ] & feel, go at night, they do have night tour now till 2130hrs closed. A great place to visit and away from the usual city/landscape lifestyle. Notes: Do Respect the statues there, kindly not to climb up or any mischievous act on it.

So very weird in a fantastically endearing way. Not crowded at all. Gets very hot. A great place to work out because of all the slopes and walking. Quite educational and a very good place for unconventional historical snippets and sights of SG

(Translated by Google) Pretty mystery (Original) なかなかの謎

(Translated by Google) The park has a somewhat dilapidated charm, one suspects that the figures used to be one of the attractions in Singapore. The facility is currently undergoing a little renovation, but of course the park is not going to hit Marina Bay Sands, Sentosa, Gardens by the bay, etc. It is therefore great that admission is free for visitors. The exhibition also contains interesting information about the philanthropic inventors of Tiger Balm or the time when Haw Par Villa was part of a theme park. (Original) Der Park hat einen etwas maroden Charme, man ahnt, dass die Figuren früher zu den Attraktionen in Singapur gehört haben. Ein bisschen wird die Anlage derzeit renoviert, gegen Marina Bay Sands, Sentosa, Gardens by the bay, etc. kommt der Park aber natürlich nicht an. Daher ist es super, dass der Eintritt für Besucher frei ist. Die Ausstellung enthält zudem interessante Informationen zu den philanthropischen Erfindern von Tiger Balm oder der Zeit, als Haw Par Villa Teil eines Themenparks war.

An OK stop for 30 to 60 minutes tops, if you're in the vicinity. Otherwise not worth making your way down!

(Translated by Google) Local heritage forgotten by the Singapore government and people. It was closed during the epidemic, and it seemed to have come to an end. (Original) 被新加坡政府以及人民遗忘了的本地遗产。疫情期间关闭，好像走到尽头了。

Chinese history, some construction work going on, no development in last 5 years

Cool displays. Free of admission and usually pretty quiet. A nice space to stroll around in the afternoon. Some section perhaps are not suitable for children. It’s also very easy to get there by train. The train terminal is just right out the entrance.

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Interesting place with background story. The sculptures were vivid. Nice place to take pictures.

(Translated by Google) Dragon Tiger Panther (Original) 龍虎豹生生猛猛

(Translated by Google) Chinese cultural park (Original) Taman bernunsa kebudayaan China

Many thing can see there

(Translated by Google) Singapore version of Sekigahara Warland Singapore version of Goshikien. There is also a station nearby, making it more convenient It's free so you can feel free to chill. In the morning, it is difficult to take pictures from the direction of the slope, so it may be better in the evening The suspicion doubles at night, but the number of restricted areas increases It may depend on your taste. (Original) シンガポール版関ヶ原ウォーランドにして シンガポール版五色園。 近くに駅もでき、便利になった 無料なので気軽に冷やかしにこれる。 なお、午前中は斜面の向きから写真を撮りづらいので夕方が良いかも 夜は怪しさが倍増するが、立ち入り禁止区域が増えるので 好みによるかも。

Best Historical Place in Singapore. Must visit. just near by HawparVila Mrt

(Translated by Google) Been there many years ago! forgotten (Original) 好多年前去过一次！忘记了

Free entry.

Excellent

(Translated by Google) Great place for children to learn about history, and to learn the truth of being a human, and all the historical statues in the Tiger and Leopard villa are very vivid. (Original) 很棒的地方、可以让孩子認识历史,更可以学习做人的道理、还有虎豹別墅内的一切历史雕像人物，都很生动 如今要找这样雕功师父制作己非常困难了，

A very unique and one of a kind tourist attraction

The history of Singapore in statues xx I'm a bit biased here as it holds childhood memories xx

A great place to learn about the history, about death, places of cemetry, etc

Historical place!

Old historic place will never fade sin I was very young visting this on numerous occation

Wow

(Translated by Google) Sitting in the gazebo waiting for the rain to stop is also a good experience (Original) 坐在凉亭等雨停，也不错的体验

(Translated by Google) Walking tired When going in the evening or in the morning We go in the afternoon. The wind will catch. (Original) เดินเล่นเหนื่อยคะ ตอนไปตอนเย็นหน่อยหรือจะเช้า เราไปตอนบ่ายลมจะจับเลย

Beautiful park ?, filled with lovely scriptures , lively arts

(Translated by Google) Good places for walking around, most of them teach some Chinese folklore stories, some of those installations have faded and they do n’t feel well maintained, it ’s a pity (Original) 適合走走逛逛的好地方，大多教導一些華人的民俗故事跟由來，那些裝置有的褪色了感覺沒有好好的保養，有點可惜

(Translated by Google) A cool place for holidays ... There are many places to be able to take pictures ... Can be stylish as much as you like ... Cool .. Cool ... Always crowded with tourists ... You can try for friends who are on vacation or work in Singapore ... (Original) Tempat yang asik buat hari libur... Ada banyak tempat untuk bisa berfoto... Bisa bergaya sepuasnya... Keren.. Keren... Selalu ramai dikunjungi wisatawan... Boleh di coba buat teman-teman yang sedang berlibur atau bekerja di Singapura...

Easy access between train and buses

(Translated by Google) Nice sights (Original) 不错的景点

Learn about Chinese history. The place is FOC,nice place to chill

It's entrance free.

Educational and scenic. It is a good place to visit while in Singapore to see some of the old stories brought to life in statue form. It is also good to learn the history on the family behind Tiger Balm and the gardens they brought to the public.

Nice historical themed attraction, conveniently located next to MRT station

Free entrance. If you’re interested in learning through sculptures some of the Chinese culture and religion, this is a good place to start. Very nice place, a lot of history there. Chinese heritage stories and tales, lots of art, statues, water pool with tortillas and dragons.

(Translated by Google) cat ear (Original) 貓耳

One hell of a day. Great times.

(Translated by Google) Closed now (Original) 现在歇业

Bit creepy but interesting

Tourist place

Singapore tourist spot

(Translated by Google) It can be regarded as a tourist place to commemorate history (Original) 算得上是一处纪念历史的旅游地了

Just pass by

(Translated by Google) The scenery is good...If the movie can be shown, it may be more attractive to more tourists to visit🙃...Come on intermittently...I hope it will be better🙃 (Original) 景色不错... 要是能放影片或许能更吸引更多游客参观🙃... 断续加油... 希望会更好🙃

wow!

Historical and educational

(Translated by Google) A place you definitely want to visit if you go to Singapore. If it is eccentric and colorful, the statue cannot be seen in Japan. It's hot because there is no shade. There was no restaurant when I went. But there is no doubt that it will look good on Instagram. (Original) シンガポールに行くなら是非行って欲しい場所。 奇抜でカラフルなら像は日本では見られない。 ただ日陰がないから暑い。 飲食店も私が行った時は無かった。 でもインスタ映え間違いなしです。

Pretty cool place. I was distracted by a weird french baguette guy and an egyptian guy keeps yelling silver chariot and magician red and screaming at each other with 2 japanese students and an english old man. It was truly bizzare.

Parking per entry $5. The 10 hells were closed when we went on 27th Sept 2020. Would be better if there are some improvement

What ever happened to that dragon

Very wonderful place

I found the place only by chance. I was there in the morning, so not many people were there. I think that no lot of tourists go to this park because there are surely other things they want to try or see during their stay. But, if you are in SGP for a longer time, or more then just couple of days and you want to learn about the legendarium and myths, come here. The entry is free, the park is huge, has several parts, each dedicated to a person, to a legend, myth or a story, also with the descriptions and explanations. There is music playing all around. I am not 100 percent sure if the visit is appropriate for small children, because some of the statues might be scary and some of them depict violence, especially the Hell part. Overall, I spent there several hours, walking, reading the stories, checking the statues and learning.

Good place to hangout.

Horrific statues, but in a good way. Despite being happy to pay for entry, it was free!

Weird crazy but fun . But it was free . @fishtaleswithtim. - youtube

This place is a trip! Definitely a great experience, super unique here in Singapore. Culture and religion on display in statues and scenes that bring it to life. I had a great time wandering around. Cant wait to go back!

Nice to see and visit there

This park is worth visiting for all the wrong reasons and that’s what makes it fun! Built in 1937 and surviving both World Wars Haw Par Villa is well past its best and is now considered to be old fashioned. But there is no denying the old statues are interesting and creepy as hell. It’s free to get in and easy to get to using the underground so you’ve nothing to loose visiting.

Free entry with a lot of interesting thing and story to read.

This is a really unique and bizarre theme park located in Singapore. It was built around 1937 by the Har Par brothers who made their fortune manufacturing Tiger Balm medicinal products. The park has some eerie and somewhat gaudy statues and dioraramas depicting chinese characters from folklore and mythology. I must say that these oriental statues and figurines are not in my opinion a work of art but has to be appreciated as part of Singapore's cultural heritage. Fifty years ago this park served as a means for families to bring their children here to teach the ancient Chinese folklore history. Sadly, the theme park is in need of repairs. It is still an attraction for families to visit but the dioramas and statues really does not blend in with modern Singapore. Hong Kong's Tiger Balm gardens were razed twenty something years ago and new apartment structure stands in its place. It is only a matter of time that realty development will take over this space. It is still a fascinating place to visit and the best is that it has no admission charge.

The building and the place looks a bit old as they maintained it from years way back till this date. But the attraction of the culture will never stop people from visiting. The part where you will understand about Chinese believes and cultures.

Just open since circuit breaker, a nice place to walk around and learn something

(Translated by Google) Children learn extracurricular knowledge (Original) 小孩子学习课外的知识

Unique creation.

Here again after long long years~ currently 10 courts of hell is closing. Haw Par Villa is the historical place, you can read all the history of Haw Par Villa and Tiger balm here. Saw otters having their lunch (fish) also~

An attraction to go with family or friends, to learn about the virtues of the Chinese as well as some of the legends. Various sculptures, pagodas, and memorial for the Aw brothers who are responsible for the building of this Haw Par Villa. Very colourful with the many bright coloured walls, pillars, and sculptures. Nice for enjoying some photo session with friends. You can cover the place in 2- 2 1/2 hours time. Enjoy your weekend.

Rich heritage place with original artefacts n statues that have been around since earlier days. However, the road downhill can be very very slippery during rainy day. Please watch out for your kids. Carpark at $5 per entry.

Old heritage arts

Bring back childhood memories. It's a peaceful, comfortable place; spacious, not crowded, simple but just nice to be with family!

Nyc

Great place to learn about mythology and values

It's good to go on week days Rather than weekend.. So that can enjoy the view

Maintenance of this park is up to date 30 years ago I been here is still maintained in tip top condition. Only that the( gates of hell) area is not accessible now maybe is under maintenance or something else.

在新加坡12年，第一次来😲，很多外佣

シンガポールにある不思議な公園。ある意味でインスタ映えします。西遊記やお相撲さんなど、色々あります。中華版it's a small world といった感じでしょうか。入場は無料です。

Nice place

Tempat yg indah tak cukup datang 1x sangat luas

This place is very old, having been built in 1937. I remember visiting this place as a child and was rather rattled by the statues in it especially the ones depicting the 10 Courts of Hell, of what humans goes through before being reincarnated, according to Chinese folklore. Warning. It is very unsettling especially for little children. A case in point is myself, who was brought here when I was just 7 years old and I still vividly remember the gory depictions. However this is a very interesting place to visit. The easiest access is to take the Circle Line (Yellow) to Haw Par Villa Station. The exit will bring you right at the main entrance of the park. Entrance is free for all. Do check the opening hours. After all, you really wouldn't want to be still in the park after dark. Haha!

This place comes alive at night,ala night in the museum.

Not too crowded even on a weekend, plenty of space to roam amongst all the near life sized dioramas of Chinese folklore, life style and cultural teachings.

Bring back childhood memories but 18 hell not ready

Interesting spot with a shortcut into kent ridge hikes

A lot of fun!! We enjoyed much

Used to be popular theme park in 1970

Old memories

right next to the MRT.

Remembering my childhood fifty years ago, then perched high up atop the hill and the lights of the ships like a city at night... Spent school holidays with relatives there.... Simply unforgettable!

I went there last Sunday 25july still not all open 🤷but still nice

No live performance to keep the visitors engaged

Really rundown. Not worth the parking fee of $5.00 unless you intend to use it as park & ride

Car park available at $5 per entry.

(Translated by Google) I've been in Singapore for a long time, but I still visit it after a while. (Original) 来新加坡很久了，还是会隔一段时间过去看看。

I love tha art and painting which is very clear in pic ....and the most of it is"the story written in a board what the painting or statue actually means"

Free park to explore. Good to have a space to checkout some status and walk

Amazing place best to bring kids here can learnt a lot here . At every sculpture got story to tell you .Colorful sculpture atteraction for kids also . One thing so special entrace free but at every pond have box you can feeding fish and turtle only for one dollor one packet at least can help to maintain this place

There are more trees and greenery around now compared to many many years ago. Not a bad experience to visit on a cool evening taking pictures.

Great cultural experience. Enjoyed the music. Saw otters, fish, terrapins, monitor lizards and mermaids. Excellent sculpture work that brought life to traditional folk tales.

It's a good experience for us to celebrate Halloween during pandemic. Hell's museum with Aircon is a mercy, especially the weather in Singapore is cruel. Just the ticket quite expensive for a short visit,can not go there so often.

Visited the newly opened Hell's Museum.. a great insight to Heaven , Earth and Hell!

Please come visit at least once & bring that camera along because all the dioramas are unique and has great backstory!

I enjoy watching and reading the old chinese mythology here.Must visit place specially if you love historical museums or park.Very near MRT station (circle line).

Nice place to visit authentic heritage with history. There have small restaurants that you can buy some cold beer or drink. Not advice to buy at the small stall before entering the villa.. I bought 1small bottle of 100plus and 1small mineral water cost me $5.00 around that area there have vending machine that cost 1 drink at $1.50. Overall worth going to haw par villa since is free admission. If you wan to visit hell museum there will be changes adult $18 kids $10 not advised kid below 9yrs to enter.

Visited this place when I was a kid, and when I returned with my kids, I can see that not much has changed except the "hell museum" part where you need to pay and it has air con now. It wasn't really scary but i wish the figurines were abit more realistic, some of them are like how I've seen them like decades ago and its still the same. But i'm guessing because this place is privately funded so there's only so much you could do. Overall an ok place to visit and its free admission except for the museum.

Entry to the park is free and easily accessible from Haw Par Villa MRT station. There are quite a number of photo opportunities here. For a moment, I thought I was not in Singapore. Unless you have a good knowledge of Chinese novels like Fengshen Yanyi, it might be difficult to recognise some of the situations portrayed by the statues. Maintenance of the statues could be better though.

Free guided tour. Lots of information about religion and the afterlife. Realistic and a timely reminder to be a good person!

Lived in Singapore for years but never visited this place. If you're the same then I'm here to tell you that you've been missing out! This theme park/sculpture park/ historical walk is amazing and truly unique. I went during a performance tour called The Secret Life of Haw Par Villa (limited run) but it's great to just walk through by yourself too. There's signs around so you can get some context into the stories and take photos at some of the more 'controversial' spots. Evening time just before sunset is a great time to visit. But remember to bring mosquito repellent!

A very historical place for older Singaporean... They tried to revived the place once with no success n once again this time with the promotion on the "Aircon Hell Museum" that comes with a price tag at $18/adult. Children $10. Age 6 n below free... Not sure what the catch of it in a long run unless those tourist will be back soon... Cos the so-called "Aircon Hell Museum" don't seem to be as impressive as it claimed, try to catch the "free tour guide" guide tour to make full use of your $18 paid if u actually paid for it... For nostalgic reason n lot of Chinese folktales. if not, not really a good attractions to visit, even thou there are some "quiet n peaceful" corner u could just sit n relax, with family/ friends...

There are 2 parts in HPV - the park (FOC) and the museum (paid entrance). The park is huge and have lots of things to see! There are some mini cave-like areas to explore too! 2hrs in this park isn't enough for one to walk around and take photos. The musuem, as compared to the park, is relatively small. The start of the museum is all words and videos. As you walk through the museum, there are some models around. Overall this is a good place to learn things and/or even teach your kids! However the only bad thing is, most of the models around do not have labels. So it will be tough for people who aren't sure about Chinese history to identify which model is who. Oh! Be sure to put on a cap and a pair of sunglasses if you're heading there anytime before 3pm! It can get scorching hot and overly bright for your eyes.

There is a Hell Museum, it well kept displays and stories of how Hell is depicted in Chinese perspective. It's not free though for the museum. However the rest of the place is free as shown in the photos, however they are quite worn out, sadly. I would recommend this place before it gets removed.

Haw Par Villa is opened to the public free. Haphazard it may seem with various Chinese folklores and classics on display, with random Australasian native animals too. After reading up the origins and development stories of Haw Par Villa, one will be able to appreciate the park better and the generosity of the pioneering Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par. The park is undergoing continuous upgrading when we visited and new sections are being added compare to our last visit 8 years back. Please visit with an open mind and am sure you will be amazed

Went on a Monday when some parts seemed closed. This place is out there, with lots of outdoor displays re Chinese/ Buddhist mythology done in a contemporary way. It's weird but interesting and well worth a vist

Haw Par Villa is a unique and interesting attraction in Singapore that offers visitors a glimpse into traditional Chinese culture and mythology. The park is known for its larger-than-life statues and dioramas depicting scenes from Chinese folklore, such as the Ten Courts of Hell. Me and my family and my officemate enjoy learning about different cultures and exploring unique attractions, then Haw Par Villa would definitely be worth a visit. The park is especially popular among families with children, as it provides a fun and educational way to introduce them to Chinese folklore and history. In addition to the statues and dioramas, Haw Par Villa also offers beautiful gardens and scenic views, making it a great place to relax and take in the surroundings. Overall, if you're looking for a one-of-a-kind experience in Singapore, Haw Par Villa is definitely worth adding to your list of places to visit.

As a Soft Goth growing up - I love a bit of the dark side and horror - Haw Paw Villa is a good shout if you like the macabre. The villa itself was actually once the home of one of the brothers who owned the Tiger Balm empire - there's a small museum explaining the history of the Tiger Balm empire and the family. The grounds of the villa are dotted with Buddhist sculptures and art and then.... the Hell Museum - DO NOT MISS THIS! Totally worth the 10 bucks to check out the museum of hell which also includes traditional graveyard & altars to the dead, and some very kitsch (and hysterically inappropriate) models and diaromas of the '10 Courts of Hell.'

I absolutely loved this place. Entrance is free. Kitschy, kinda weird, kinda sad with the peeling and chipped paint on the sculptures, but also a great learning experience for someone like me unfamiliar with Chinese culture. There are English language placards everywhere explaining the history and mythology behind the sculptures. The 10 Courts of Hell section is pricey at S$18 but so worth it especially with a guided tour included. I had Hem as my guide and she was fantastic! Excellent English, eager to explain, and gave a great overview of the courts and general religious approach to the afterlife. I could have spent hours more in the 10 Courts section reading all the placards about different cultural views of death and the afterlife. Highly recommend and easy to get to via public transport.

A bit rundown. A good history of the Aw brothers who invented Tiger Balm. An amazing place to live for the Aw family in the good old days! Entry to the garden is free! However, you need to pay $16 to go see hell!

06 Jul 2023: Plenty of sculptures to describe the folklore stories from Chinese mythology and history...a unique and interesting theme park for all. Free entry or no admission ticket required (except to the Hell's Museum) and if  you are driving; the parking charges is at $8/- per entry

Entry to the park is free however, Hell’s Museum is closed on Mondays. Yes even Hell takes a break! Visited the park when I was a kid and it gave me chills to see the torture and the suffering of the souls in the afterlife. Might be an eye opener for tourists to catch the Chinese mythology legends and story telling at this park.

This place is awesome and very interesting. I went there because of a recommendation from my brother. It was a good and very educational museum. There's Hell musuem that you have to pay a fee of 18 dollars to be able to get in but the rest of the attractions are free. Its quite big and be prepared for a long walk and steep roads as majority are uphill treks. There's also a restaurant where you can have a meal. And a small shop for souvenirs, snacks, and beverages.

Well maintained historical park with many statues, drawings and a considerably nice place to walk. Older folks would best take the slope on the left hand side while there are stair cases to reach all parts of the park. If you like stories like Journey to the West, 8 immortals and some random colourful stuff, you probably like this. There is also a paid section - 18 levels of Hell which depicts the brutal and hellish conditions of those who do evil. The depictions are quite graphic so you should be able to stomach it before going for the tour. This place would be wonderful if it has a cafe that can run on a daily basis but unfortunately the crowd is not enough to sustain the business so the stall there is only selling mostly drinks and ice cream. But to all history lovers and story lovers, it is a must to visit!

Haw Par Villa, formerly known as the Tiger Balm Gardens, so it wasn't a surprise seeing Tiger Balms being sold in their souvenir store. It's really a unique and fascinating park that we have visited in Singapore. The villa is home to over 1,000 statues and 150 dioramas depicting scenes from Chinese mythology, folklore, and history. The park is also known for its Ten Courts of Hell, which is a graphic depiction of the afterlife in Chinese Buddhism.

What a beautiful and interesting place! We didn't visit the museum as it didn't sound suitable for our young kids. But we were impressed by the park itself. Very interesting statues and story telling. And it's not the most touristy place. So more reason to visit.

The staff are fun and friendly. Actors as ghosts are super enthusiastic but the 18level of hell journey was quite short compared with an hour queueing outside.

A breath of fresh air away from polished, curated consumerist experiences. I came with no expectations but they were exceeded. An amazing place that is quite surreal given it's somewhat worn out aesthetic and original purpose as a tiger balm advertisement. Truly a unique Singapore experience. Very enjoyable

Oh, what a contrast from the memories of my childhood, when it used to be a theme park. I enjoyed walking around the free park bit and looking at all the sculptures - was quite an interesting vibe with almost no one else around. Unfortunately, the Hell’s Museum (SG$18!), for which i had the most vivid memories of was boring boring boring. I can’t imagine a place feeling less like hell. It’s been so sanitised and it tries to be all clever with all the information about religions that it loses all atmosphere and what might have made it unique. It would have been so much more interesting to have some light and sound effects and even show how the place looked like over the years. Still recommend you go for the free park, as I think that’s very unique and very interesting to know the history of the place.

Had a great time in hell. Paul was an excellent tour guide with a great sense of humour who took us through hell and back. It was fascinating to learn more about the Taoist conceptions of death and the afterlife and have that linked so well to other religious beliefs and traditions as well. All in all, I’d visit hell(‘s museum) again.

We visited the park with all its beautiful sculptures, which is free. We did not go for the museum. The place is super easily reachable, as it has its own MRT station literally 200 meters from the entrance. It was a hilarious experience, with the artistic illustrations and explanational displays on various chinese mythological and "educational" stories, assembled in an easily accessible (although ascent is a bit steep) park. All areas are reachable on even ground, the stairs in between are optional. There's also a little restaurant with tasty food, a few more informational panels, and the stunning tiger car of the creator of the whole park.