Everybody’s probably been to Haw Par Villa, no matter what your race or religion. I know for sure, as a kid, my primary school would have field trips to the location, though I’m not sure whether that’s still the case.
Haw Par Villa’s a legend among Singaporeans, especially if you’re a believer in the supernatural. There’s been a TON of ghost stories regarding the place and to this day, I still keep hearing them from people I know.
That’s probably due in no small part to the location’s iconic (and scary as hell if you’re a kid) 10 Courts of Hell, which features punishment souls go through for being bad in life. Scared straight, Singapore style!
The attraction will open for business once again on March 1 after closing in December 2018 for renovations. As before, entry is free.
If you need more information, head on over to Haw Par Villa’s site to know more.
Salehuddin Husin, EIC
Sal's been in the industry since the early 2000s. He's written for a ton of gaming and tech publications including Playworks, Hardwarezone, HWM and GameAxis. Recently, Sal served as a juror for the Indie Game Awards at the Taipei Game Show. A geek and hardcore gamer, Sal will play everything, on any platform.