Joanna James
Singapore is a city that offers many attractions for the visitor. Amongst these are a host of outstanding shopping options that will capture your interest, which will include those described below.
When it comes to shopping in Singapore, it is Orchard Road which reigns supreme. This 2.2 km extent boasts a splendid selection of mesmerizing malls that will undoubtedly strike the imagination of the shopping enthusiast. If it is designer brand names that you seek, head into the lavish malls like Paragon and ION Orchard which offer upscale shopping. On the other hand, the less glitzy shopping centres like Far East Asia – which is excellent for inexpensive fashion and food – and Lucky Plaza will draw the interest of the bargain seeker. You will also find a host of attractive restaurants and bars at Orchard Road.
The remarkable VivoCity holds the title of being Singapore's biggest shopping mall. Since Singapore is full of large malls, this title will provide you with some idea of how large VivoCity is. As you might expect you will find an extensive selection of high street shops and other outlets at this mall. Since VivoCity is publicized as a lifestyle centre, it is not surprising that this mall also boasts attractions like a 15 screen cinema, an al fresco playground, an amphitheatre on the rooftop, plenty of bars and restaurants and even an art gallery. With so many options you will never run out of things to do at VivoCity.
A shopping venue of an entirely different kind, very much unlike Singapore's lavish malls, would be the intriguing Haji Lane. You will see that this lane, popular amongst hipsters, is a strikingly narrow roadway that contains an array of quaintly charming boutiques and vintage shops. Visitors will also be entranced by Haji Lane's vibrantly coloured wall paintings which are one of its distinctive aspects. These features make this lane an attractive place at which to take photographs. In the evenings Haji Lane is also a popular locality at which to enjoy a relaxed drink amidst the pleasant surroundings.
Singapore's vibrant Chinatown is always an interesting quarter to visit, offering so many shopping opportunities that you could very well spend a week browsing through them. However, if you do not have the luxury of so much time to spend you can still take the opportunity to visit the Chinatown Street Market. Here you will find a mesmerizing selection of Chinese goods, including everything from clothing to traditional artworks and candles. You will also encounter a fine selection of popular eateries offering tasty and cheap culinary treats. When it comes to_ hotels in Chinatown, Singapore an accommodation choice to consider from which this market _would be within a 10 minute walk away would be Dorsett Singapore.
This elaborate shopping mall belongs to the distinctive Marina Bay Sands development which is an iconic symbol of the city of Singapore. You will find that this fine mall is interesting to visit even if you are not a shopping enthusiast. Its striking architecture may be considered to be an attraction in itself, boasting expansive atriums, huge windows and a water feature at its centre. You will also find a splendid collection of shops here, including both designer labels and high street type outlets. You will also have the opportunity to ascend to the 57th floor from where you will be able to enjoy spectacular views over the bay.
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A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
