SINGAPORE: Haw Par Villa will be closed for repairs from Dec 1 to Feb 28 next year, said the Singapore Tourism Board (STB).
"To ensure public safety, the entire park will be closed temporarily during this period," said STB in a press release on Tuesday (Nov 27).
AdvertisementThe cultural theme park, formerly called Tiger Balm Gardens, is best known for its exhibit on the 10 courts of hell, which depicts punishments such as being thrown into a volcanic pit and tongue slitting for crimes like lying, cheating or being disrespectful to elders.
[h=3]READ: More tourists visiting Singapore, but spending less, says STB[/h][h=3]READ: Horror masterclass: What it takes to make Singapore's version of Train To Busan[/h]The attraction is the work of two Myanmar-Chinese brothers, who wanted to create a park rich in Chinese folklore and mythology.
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