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The weirdest things to see in Singapore

23rd October 2023 by Expat Living 3 Min Read

https://expatliving.sg/the-weirdest-things-to-see-in-singapore-haw-par-villa-the-cat-cafe-haunted-houses-and-more/

Haw Par Villa, the Cat Cafe, haunted houses and more

While Singapore’s got its fair share of tourist attractions that visitors simply have to see – MBS, Raffles, the Botanic Gardens and so on – there are a few extra things to do that may get overlooked. But it doesn’t mean they’ll be any less fun! Take having a coffee with a cat draped across your shoulders, for example, or staring at over 1,000 mildly disturbing statues from Chinese folklore. Worth an afternoon, we reckon. Presenting some of Singapore’s weirdest and wonderful(est?) things to see and do…

Haw Par Villa

One of the most unique places in Singapore (or, dare we say, the world!), Haw Par Villa has over 1,000 statues, not to mention 150 dioramas, that dramatise and bring to life Chinese legends and folklore. You’ll wander past figures such as Fu Lu Shou, Confucius and the Laughing Buddha, and experience the Ten Courts of Hell, a Journey into the West and numerous other exhibits. In short, it’s an exploration of ancient times, complete with blood, gore and, er, human crabs. Open daily from 9am-7pm with free admission, Haw Par is not to be missed.
262 Pasir Panjang Road | 6872 2780

One of many somewhat odd statues at Haw Par Villa
One of many freaky statues you’ll find at Haw Par Villa

Cat Café

This spot is just like any other cute café, except it’s filled with cats. Lots of cats. Enjoy a coffee or bite to eat while friendly cats roam freely around, looking for a cuddle or play.
 241B Victoria Street Level 3. 63386815

Best game ever?

Floating Baby in Gardens By the Bay

This giant sculpture of a floating baby was created by the internationally recognised artist Marc Quinn and was donated to the Gardens for permanent display. It’s a recreation of the artist’s infant son. Why not?
18 Marina Gardens Drive

That's a whole lotta baby
That’s a whole lotta baby

Buddha statues galore

Want to see dozens and dozens of tiny buddha statues? Head to Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery, one of the largest Mahayana Buddhist temples in Singapore. There’s free admission, plus you’ll probably learn something too!
88 Bright Hill Road

Things to seeSyonan Jinja shrine

During the occupation of Singapore during World War II, the Japanese Imperial Army built a Shinto Shrine, the Syonan Jinja, in the forest around MacRitchie Reservoir. It was destroyed by the British forces, but the ruins remain and it was declared a historic site in 2002.
Check out the video above for more info on tracking it down, but be aware that the site is now officially closed to the public.

Haunted sites

Fancy a good old fashioned scare-fest? Check out one of these haunted sites around town…

The Red House: This house currently remains abandoned and empty and does admittedly look pretty eerie, even in daylight. It’s said that a doll was sighted swinging on a rocking chair, alone in the house. It’s also believed that a pair of stone lions guard the house and stare at whoever attempts to sneak into the compound.
Around Loyang Drive 4

The Red House. Credit: Caveinto.blogspot.com
The Red House. Credit: Caveinto.blogspot.com

Matilda House: The house is currently fenced up and outfitted with CCTVs. The home, abandoned in the seventies, is said to be occupied by evil spirits, who try to see off anyone who attempts to enter.
21 Punggol Way

Hillview Mansion: Located at the top of Hillview Hill and also known as the Green House. The previous owners were killed in a fire and renovations were never fully completed, due to the belief that evil spirits were lurking in the house. It was demolished in 2004, with only an old gate and a pile of rocks left behind.
Jalan Dermawan

Old Changi Hospital: One of the most popular locations for bold ghost-seeking types. The most famous tale associated with this place is that screams and shadows could be seen and heard around some of the wards. It’s rumoured to be because the Japanese had used these rooms as torture chambers.
Netheravon Road

View Road Hospital: This was a mental hospital in Woodlands that has since been converted into a foreign workers’ dormitory. Some believe that the spirits of the patients were trapped here were never able to escape.
Admiralty Road West


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