Haw par villa, also known as Tiger Balm Gardens is a hidden gem in Singapore. I'm not sure how popular it is among tourists to Singapore, but I would recommend it for those who want to see something funny and interesting in one. I guarantee, this place will educate and thrill you at once! Most of the statues and dioramas are depicting scenes of the Chinese mythology and aiming to introduce the Chinese history and Confucianism to the public, in a weird way tho..
The place got its name of the Haw brothers (Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par) who moved their business to Singapore from Myanmar in 1926. Their aim was to share the meaning of Chinese mythology while decorating the grounds by the three-dimension, life like sculptures. Initially they imposed a high entry fee, but it discouraged people to come frequently, so from 2001 anyone can visit there from 9am to 7pm every day for free!
Your hosts during your visit :
Don't let the tigers scare you away, just dance inside!!
Then take some martial art lessons from the greatests!
Now you are completely trained for the experience!
Meet Guanyin and Shakyamuni Buddha first:
Say Hi to the God of Happiness, Wealth and Longevity( Fu, Lu, Shou):
Don't forget to strike the bell and wish for longevity and prosperity!
"Never impose on others what you would not choose for yourself!"
The beauty of the Tiger Balm Gardens:
The place got its name of the Haw brothers (Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par) who moved their business to Singapore from Myanmar in 1926. Their aim was to share the meaning of Chinese mythology while decorating the grounds by the three-dimension, life like sculptures. Initially they imposed a high entry fee, but it discouraged people to come frequently, so from 2001 anyone can visit there from 9am to 7pm every day for free!
Your hosts during your visit :
- Guanyin the Goddess of Mercy
- Gods of Happiness, Wealth and Longevity
- Confucius
- Laughing Buddha
- Shakyamuni Buddha
- Monkeys, tigers and naked mermaids!
Don't let the tigers scare you away, just dance inside!!
Then take some martial art lessons from the greatests!
Now you are completely trained for the experience!
Meet Guanyin and Shakyamuni Buddha first:
Say Hi to the God of Happiness, Wealth and Longevity( Fu, Lu, Shou):
Don't forget to strike the bell and wish for longevity and prosperity!
Now, if you are ready, let's stroll into (voluntarily) the Ten Courts of Hell!!
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| Entrance of the Hell |
Have you been a bad boy/girl?? Or you have lived as a good and honest soul?! You will be treated accordingly!! You are standing or kneeling in front of King Qinguang and the trial will judge about your reward or punishment!
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| Oh my highness! Please spare me! I have always been a good gal! |
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| Golden and Silver bridges to reach paradise |
Those, who were evils and crimes overweight their good deeds will be sent to other courts to get several punishments!
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18+
Well, it's really hard to survive, but if you did so, lets forget the past asap, and just laugh on it!
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| Ha ha ha ho ho ho! |
I had chosen to give them a lesson instead, and fight back! :D
Meet my friend the monkey! I'm under his protection, jut sayin'...
Pulled the long mustache of a red-faced man...
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| Hi-hi-hi it's a big fun! :P |
Ok, now time to relax a lil'...
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| An another Guanyin statue..,but it looks different!'am confused.. :)) |
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| The Three Kingdoms! My hubby is a big fan of you guys! |
"Never impose on others what you would not choose for yourself!"
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| Confucius |
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| Wow what a huge fishes and frog!! |
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| Helloooo!! |
(note: some renovation would be badly needed in their pond..)
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.. 'am so embarrassed, where did you leave your clothes gals??! Anyways, it's time to go home, next time I will bring you some..
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Visitor infos:
Getting there: MRT Circle line (yellow),Haw Par Villa stop.
By Bus 30, 176
Entrance fee: FREE!
Age limit: NO (officially)
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