Haw Par Villa

Haw Par Villa

Opened: 1937
Location: Pasir Panjang
Created by: Aw Boon Haw & Aw Boon Par (Tiger Balm founders)

What It Is

A one of a kind outdoor cultural park filled with over 1,000 statues and dioramas depicting Chinese folklore, mythology, Confucian values, and moral lessons.

Why It Matters

• Built by the Tiger Balm brothers as a place to teach traditional values through storytelling.
• Famous for the Ten Courts of Hell, a vivid depiction of afterlife judgment in Chinese mythology.
• A rare surviving example of early 20th century Asian visual culture.

What Tourists Love

• It’s quirky, colourful, dramatic, and unlike anything else in Singapore.
• A great way to introduce Chinese legends, moral tales, and cultural beliefs.
• Excellent for photography and storytelling.