Experts' Choice Award Haw Par Villa
9 expert reviews
“A Buddhist theme park brings you a Buddhist version of Hell. ”
– Atlas Obscura
Fodor's "Also known as the Tiger Balm Gardens, Haw Par Villa is the only theme park in the world based on Chinese legends and mythology." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This wonderfully weird, unquestionably tacky and very old-fashioned theme park was the brainchild of Aw Boon Haw, the creator of the medicinal salve Tiger Balm." Full review
Frommer's "More than 1,000 statues and life-size dioramas depicting Chinese legends and historical tales, and illustrating morality and Confucian beliefs." Full review
Afar Magazine "Dioramas that highlight Chinese myths and legends, might be the best value entertainment in Singapore. (It's free!)." Full review
Time Out "Opened in 1937, this weird and wonderful park was named after its owners, Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par, the brothers who made their fortune from the acclaimed cure-all ointment Tiger Balm..." Full review
Time Out "Not your usual date venue, this free weird and wonderful park opens its gate to multi-coloured statues and tableaux that depict scenes from Chinese history and mythology. Don't miss out..."
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Time Out "Until recently, the unoccupied Haw Par Beach Villa has been spotted deep inside the forest. Built in 1937 by the Aw brothers (the duo behind Tiger Balm and Haw Par Villa), the..."
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