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Haw Par Villa

262 Pasir Panjang Rd, Singapore 118628, Singapore
(65) 774 0300
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Ranked #80 of 279 attractions in Singapore
Type: Gardens
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Description: Haw Par Villa is like no other place in the world, with over 1,000 statues and 150 dioramas that dramatise Chinese legends and folklore.
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Diss, United Kingdom
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49 reviews 49 reviews
12 attraction reviews
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

I remember my parents taking me here about 50 years ago and I was keen to see if it was how I remembered. It was! I can see its not to everyone's taste but its worth a visit if you have the time. The history is interesting, about how it was built by the Tiger Balm' brothers - no entrance... More

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Jakarta, Indonesia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

this outdoor place is very famous last time, but it seems lose their popularity with other new attraction in Singapore. the impression of this place when you firstly came in is, this place is not maintain with good threat. it's too bad of that. because i like about something with accent chinnese, i would say that i love this place.... More

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Cork, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Title is exactly what this place is! A very unique and eccentric museum which shows the historical and cultural beliefs of Chinese folklore and history. A friend recommended the place after seeing it over 20 years (as a kid) which shows the impact it has! The place is in need of major maintenance, but this does not take from the... More

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Darmstadt
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Just not my cup of tea, others might like it. Also, it is not well maintained, hardly any people there during the week.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

I have traveled extensively in Southeast Asia and beyond but have never seen anything like Haw Par Villa. Parts of it are a morality play from a Chinese perspective. There are some graphic scenes, however, that would not be to everyone's taste. Other parts are garden-like settings rather attractively laid out, while a few of the statues are a bit... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

An amazing work of Chinese art in Singapore. Well preserved and maintained its a wonderful place to visit, walk around and read the details associated with the statues. The Ten Courts of Hell is a must visit.

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London, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013 via mobile

My mum remembered Haw Par Villa from her childhood as an expat living in Singapore. Think I know understand where her special brand of crazy weirdness comes from. Having said that, it was a very interesting view into Chinese mythology. A bit battered but is in great shape seeing as it is free. A lot of locals seemed to be... More

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Tyneside
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

The guide books will have you beleive this place is in a state of decay, well they are wrong, yes it has seen better days, but resoration appears to be underway and all I can say is that Haw Par Villa is well, interesting! The MRT now stops directly outside the Villa so it is easy to find, the figures... More

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Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

the special part of the way you get treated after death and what the punishments are...huh...killing maan

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SIngapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I rate this very good only because it is such a unique attraction that speaks volumes for the family that built it. It should rank a poor for the lack of maintenance, areas closed off, and general tackiness but I dont have the heart to punish the orignators. I only to question why, with the wealth generated by the Tiger... More

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