Tuesday, 25 December 2012

Singapore Shopping Extravaganza!!!

If there happens to be an Olympic event for shopping, Singapore must have been a gold medallist. Known as the ‘Jewel of Southeast Asia’, Singapore is the Mecca for shoppers, offering a plethora of shopping options for visitors. Right from the world’s most creative boutiques at Orchard Road to Singapore’s traditional markets of Little India and Chinatown, Visitors, when in Singapore, are sure to have a great time with duty-free shopping.

Singapore holiday is much more about exploring its lovely islands, exquisite nightlife and unique cosmopolitan flavours; however shopping has also been a major element that keeps visitors pouring in to this Asia’s most captivating city/state. Among the main Shopping centers, the Orchard Road is the most popular and most recherché one. The kilometres long street is bustling with large departmental stores and global chains. Shining shopping malls are juxtaposing with small exclusive shops on either side of the street, selling everything from local artifacts to imported clothes, watches and shoes. Apart from that, trendy shopping with tasteful boutiques gives you a remarkable experience.

For traditional shopping, head to the Singapore’s cultural centers ‘Little India’ and ‘Chinatown’. Go for those hand-made flowerpots, antique toys and exclusive paintings for your home-decoration. Chinese items, ranging from lovely dolls to attractive watches and mobiles, can be purchased from the Chinatown market. If you want to buy Indian attires like saari, dupptas and other fashionable items, the Little India market has a lot in store for you. Both the Little India and Chinatown are a foodie’s delight, offering a gamut of dishes of Indian and Chinese tastes.

Singapore is known for its duty-free shopping, which equally cheap and delightful. Local markets can test your bargain skill, while the large shopping malls have their fixed rates and discounts. During Christmas and New Year season, Singapore witnesses masses of crowds attracted by its shopping extravaganza and thriving festivity. At this time, travellers are advised to book Singapore packages well in advance from any travel company.

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