Haw Par Villa

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Haw Par Villa, also known as Tiger Balm Garden, is a theme park located in Pasir Panjang, Singapore. It was built in 1937 by Aw Boon Haw, the creator of the Tiger Balm ointment, as a way to educate visitors about traditional Chinese values and legends.

The park is filled with over 1,000 colorful and unique statues and dioramas depicting various scenes from Chinese mythology, folklore, and legends. Some of the most famous attractions include the Ten Courts of Hell, where visitors can see depictions of the punishments meted out in each of the ten levels of Hell, and the Journey to the West, where visitors can follow the adventures of the legendary Monkey King. The park also features a lake, a traditional Chinese village, and a few restaurants.

To get to Haw Par Villa, visitors can take the Circle Line MRT to Haw Par Villa Station. From there, it’s a short walk to the park’s entrance. Visitors can also take bus services along Pasir Panjang Road or West Coast Road. The park is open from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily and admission is free.

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