Haw Par Villa is a theme park lost in time. Originally called the Tiger Balm Gardens, this quaint park was built by the founders of Tiger Balm – the Aw brothers. It is filled with thousands of statues and dioramas to depicting Chinese mythology, history and traditional values. Under new management in the late 80s, the gardens evolved into a theme park – Haw Par Villa Dragon World, complete with shows and rides.
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Nintendo 3DS XL – review
I actually had a 3DS back in 2011. I admit it – I bought it because it was novel at that time. The 3DS has an auto-stereoscopic (3D without glasses) screen, improved graphics and CPU, a slide pad – things that the previous Nintendo DSi series lacked. There weren’t many games, so I only had Ridge Racer 3D and Tetris Axis. I also can’t believe that I paid $399 right when it launched in Singapore. After a few months, it spend most of its days on the charging cradle. I sold it off when I bought the Playstation Vita.
Fast forward two years and I found myself back with a 3DS again. This time, the 3DS XL.
River Safari: Amazon Flooded Forest
The Amazon Flooded Forest is the last area of River Safari. It has the largest aquarium in the park which can be viewed from different levels.
River Safari: Wild Amazonia and Squirrel Monkey Forest
It’s been a while, but now we’re back with more River Safari photos!
Sentosa Spooktacular 2013 revealed
Sentosa announced today that Sentosa Spooktacular 2013 will be produced with leading Thai movie production studios GMM Tai Hub Co. Ltd (GTH). This year’s Sentosa Spooktacular halloween event will feature scare trails (haunted houses) based on Thai horror hits such as Coming Soon, Shutter, Body, Dorm and the latest Pee Mak.
NEW! Read the FULL Sentosa Spooktacular 2013 review now!
River Safari: Giant Panda Forest
The Giant Panda Forest is a large air-conditioned complex to house the giant pandas, Kai Kai and Jia Jia, along with some friends – Red Pandas and Golden Pheasants.
River Safari: Rivers of the World II
Our journey around the Rivers of the World continues. This is part two, covering Murray River, Mekong River and Yangtze River. Start from Part One here.
Halloween Horror Nights 3 Auditions
Halloween Horror Nights, the hallmark Halloween event at Universal Studios Singapore will be back in 2013! This is of course, my favourite park event (and I’ve always wished the park would be in Halloween mode all year…)
Halloween Horror Nights 3 event info now available!
Looking for Halloween Horror Nights 3 event information? Check out the Halloween Event Guide here! Get to know the event dates, hours, ticket prices and find out what’s in store at Halloween Horror Nights 3!
River Safari: Rivers of the World
I’m sure you’re all pretty excited to explore River Safari – the first and only River-themed wildlife park in the region. Part one of the Rivers of the World Photo Tour will cover Mississippi River, Congo River, River Nile, Ganges River.
Universal Studios Singapore – Park Update 05/2013
Highlights in this May 2013 Universal Studios Singapore Park Update
- Photos around the park
- Halloween Horror Nights 3 details
- New merchandise