Even in today's modern Singapore with skyscrapers, multi storey shopping malls and a high-tech ferris wheel - the Singapore Flyer, crowded and haphazard bazaars along narrow streets still exist. While at residential neighbourhood, temporary 'night markets' still sprout up occasionally, several permanent bazaars catering to tourists and locals are alive and abound with excitement and entertainment.
Find them at:
Bugis Street - opposite Parco Bugis Junction
Here you can find more than 600 stalls selling casual street wears, souvenirs, handicrafts, DVDs, hawker food, handbags, shoes and many more...
Location of Bugis Street Area, Singapore
Arab Street - off Beach Road
A heritage area where the Malay Muslim and Arab communities first established their settlement in Singapore, it has it unique Malay and Arabic atmosphere. Items you can find include wicker basket, cane & stall handicrafts, indigenous perfumes, exotic herbs & spices and Muslin religious items like prayer mats and attires.
Location of Kampong Glam & Arab Street Area, Singapore
China Town - Smith Street, Trengganu Street, Temple Street & Pagoda Street.
Mainly Chinese handicrafts, artefacts from all over Asia, masks, umbrella, street wear, Chinese custumes, tea & herb shops etc.
Location of Chinatown Area, Singapore
Little India - Serangoon Road
An early enclave of the Indian community in Singapore, shops line narrow streets selling spices, jasmine garlands, silverwares, brassware, ethnic jewellery, saris and other traditionally Indian products. Be prepared to be overpowered by the scent of spices, as many of these shops still grind their curry mix at their premises.
Even in today's modern Singapore with skyscrapers, multi storey shopping malls and a high-tech ferris wheel - the Singapore Flyer, crowded and haphazard bazaars along narrow streets still exist. While at residential neighbourhood, temporary 'night markets' still sprout up occasionally, several permanent bazaars catering to tourists and locals are alive and abound with excitement and entertainment.
An early enclave of the Indian community in Singapore, shops line narrow streets selling spices, jasmine garlands, silverwares, brassware, ethnic jewellery, saris and other traditionally Indian products. Be prepared to be overpowered by the scent of spices, as many of these shops still grind their curry mix at their premises.