Singapore being a melting pot of Asian nations, you can pick up stuff from all across Asia here. This self-guided tour will take you through pedestrian shopping plazas, historical shop-houses in Chinatown and local ethnic markets. Enjoy!
1) Ann Siang Hill Shopping
The Ann Siang Hill shopping area is situated in Chinatown. There are shops that sell special items that are not mainstream commodities. Besides, you will find fashion boutiques, antique shops, art galleries and many historical Chinese shop-houses. If you want to see Singapore fashion then visit this place.
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2) Eu Yan Sang Medical Hall
Eu Yan Sang Medical Hall is for those interested in traditional Chinese medicine. Eu Yan Sang medicine shops exist in just few places - in Singapore, Malaysia, Macau and Hong Kong. Here tourists can discover ancient Chinese methods of treatment and Chinese herbal remedies and teas. It is the most visited Chinese medicine center in Singapore.
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3) Smith Street
Smith Street is one of the main shopping streets in Chinatown. It is also called food street. There are other shopping streets in Chinatown, but here you can experience Singapore food. You will see exotic food sold on the street, for example, frogs for dinner. There are several teashops and many other Chinese shops set in historical shop-houses. It is the only street in Chinatown with an English name.
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4) Riverside Shopping
Historically Boat Quay and Clarke Quay were trading centers. There are many modern buildings on the banks of the river, but old rebuilt shop houses are still hanging on. Locals prefer to do their shopping in Clarke Quay. You can take a boat taxi or walk and drop into shop-houses along the river. Also there are many cafes and restaurants with nice views across the river.
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5) Bugis Street
Bugis street is in the Muslim part of Singapore. Enjoy shopping in this street filled with picturesque shop-houses. You will find trendy clothes for street wear, jewelry and souvenirs. Also try mouthwatering Muslim cuisine and hawker food. Do not forget that street prices in Singapore are competitive.
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6) Serangoon Road and Side Street Shops
Serangoon Road is part of Little India in Singapore and you can go through an Indian shopping experience here. These shops offer gold jewelery, Indian traditional dresses, fresh fruits, spices and cheap everyday clothes. Visit colorful sari shops. Walking along the road you can smell the nice smells of India.
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