- Address: 262 Pasir Panjang Rd, Singapore
- Phone: +6568 72 27 80
- Opening: 1937
- Founders: Au Bub Hau and Au Bun Par
- Working hours: from 9.00 to 19.00 every day
- Cost of visit: free of charge
A peculiar Chinese Disneyland can be visited in Singapore . It is called Hau Par Villa and is a very unusual place for Europeans. Many can and do not comprehend the deep meaning of this exposition, because it tells about all kinds of aspects of Confucianism and shows various historical subjects from the life of the heroes of local folklore.
A bit of history
The famous Par Park was founded in 1937. It was their second such child - the first was built in Hong Kong. The brothers were very famous at that time, because their family, which was engaged in making "Tiger Balm", and earned a fortune on it.
This theme park was originally named "Tiger Balsam Gardens". In the late 80-ies the park became entertaining and became the property of the Tourism Board of Singapore. Since then, it is named after its founders - Hau Par Villa.
Here you can see the strange figures of animals with the heads of people, as well as the mass of bloody scenes for which this place was called a bizarre or sinister park. The excursion here is more to the liking of lovers of mysticism and all sorts of horrors, as well as those who like to bring from the trip a very piquant and unusual photos.
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Exposition of Howe Par Villas
After the park passed to the new owner, most of the buildings were reconstructed and sculptures were restored. In addition, it was decided to add modern technology to Chinese color, thanks to which the figures "came to life" - began to move and make sounds.
In this park you can see about a thousand exhibits and see 150 scenes-dioramas, narrating about familiar only to local people legends and stories. The most horrifying exposition is the "10 circles of hell", which clearly depicts what awaits the sinner after his death for his deeds. This is the execution and torture, in which the Chinese were very sophisticated. To make it clearer to tourists, what is at stake here, next to many sketches are signs with descriptions in English.
Breeze of the Present
Hau Par Villa is also called the Chinese Disneyland. All because the current owners decided to attract as many tourists as possible to this place and for this purpose built a park of attractions for rest of children and adults. Of course, not everyone will agree to wander through the gloomy gorges, but they will hardly refuse to ride the carousel.
On the territory of Howe Park Villas are now located several pools with large fish and turtles - pets of children. They can be fed by purchasing appropriate food in local cafeterias. But the most important thing that can be a weighty argument in favor of visiting the park - the entrance here is completely free.
How to get there?
The easiest way to get to the park by public transport , namely - on the subway . You should leave at the station Hau Par Villa.
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