#Joeyjios: '5 Instagrammable spots at Haw Par Villa I walked through hell for'

Planning one hell of a date? If you're a couple that will do anything for the 'gram, then 'hell' might really be the right place for you and your significant other.

Conveniently accessible via MRT and bus, the underworld we're talking about is none other than Singapore's most overlooked and forgotten "theme park" -- Haw Par Villa.

Closed for repairs since December last year, the park reopened today (March 1) to little fanfare and change, continuing to remain free for public access.

Infamous for its '10 Courts of Hell' exhibit with gory depictions of punishments in the afterlife, Haw Par Villa is also home to thousands of colourful statues from Chinese mythology and folklore.

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A topless mermaid garden. A house full of half-human half-animals. A giant Guanyin statue. Intrigued yet?

These statues make Haw Par Villa a treasure trove full of quirky and retro backgrounds perfect for those willing to brave the heat and mosquitoes just to get that perfect shot. 

To make life easier, here are our top five locations within the park: 

1. THE MAIN ARCHWAY AT THE PARK'S ENTRANCE

2. OUTSIDE THE 10 COURTS OF HELL 

3. BEHIND THE GUANYIN STATUE

4. IN FRONT OF MERMAID GARDEN 

5. IN BETWEEN CHICKEN DEN AND GUANYIN POND

For easy reference, here's a map of the park with the five locations marked out. 

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This article is part of AsiaOne’s #Joeyjios series where she brings the internet along on her adventures. If you like Joey and want more of her, check out the hashtag on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Stay tuned to this space for more!

joeylee@asiaone.com