 For information and a larger map of the country, click on the map above. Sites Tiger Balm Gardens / Haw Par Villa |
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For information and a larger map of the country, click on the map above. Sites Tiger Balm Gardens / Haw Par Villa |
Haw Par Villa, originally the Tiger Balm Gardens, is a unique cultural park in Singapore created in 1937 by the Aw brothers, founders of Tiger Balm. Designed as an open‑air moral and mythological textbook, it features hundreds of vividly painted concrete‑and‑plaster statues and dioramas depicting Chinese legends, folklore, and ethical lessons, including iconic scenes like the Ten Courts of Hell and Journey to the West. Although the core sculptures remain largely unchanged, the park has evolved through major redevelopment in the 1980s and modern additions such as the Hell’s Museum and guided cultural programmes. Today, Haw Par Villa stands as a surreal blend of heritage, storytelling, and eccentric artistry, offering visitors a rare glimpse into early 20th‑century Asian imagination and moral education. READ MORE| Site Map |