Story of the Song Tour

This tour takes place in Singapore Haw Par Villa and explores how life was like in Song Dynasty China (960-1279).

At the end of tour, go back with a Song dynasty inspired unisex fine fragrance.

We use Haw Par Villa exhibits to construct the life and times of people who lived in the Song dynasty China.

1) The life of the rich and famous of the Song dynasty.

2) How they partied and the attention they paid to their world of luxury and class.

3) What were their dreams and their aspirations?

4) Of course, we must not forget those in the lower social classes. How was life like for them and what are their chances for social mobility?

5) The Song Chinese impact on Chinese history and culture.

6) The end of Song and historical memories of Song.

Tour information

Due to covid restrictions, only 20 places available.
You can come in groups of max 5 and each subgroup cannot mingle with the other sub groups.
Please book early.

About the tour guide

Chan CW has a Masters in Social Anthropology from London School of Economics (LSE), UK and Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute, UK.

He has a Speciality Tour Guide license from Singapore Tourism Board (STB).

Chan is a TEDx speaker, film producer and has published on Singapore history, fragrance, Buddhism, and heritage.

This tour is a combination of his various interest in Singapore heritage, Chinese history, anthropology, animal welfare and fragrances.

Meeting point

Tour guide: Chan CW