Joanna James
The locals in Singapore love shopping as much as the visitors do and is a favourite past time here. that would certainly explain the abundance of malls and markets down Orchard Road and other streets. However, if you are going souvenir hunting, the best place for this would be flea markets. Here's a list of places where you can shop for cheap in Singapore.
One of the most popular street markets to hit would be the Bugis Street Market. Items here start from SG$ 1! As long as you are not concerned about brands, this is the best place to shop indeed! You'll find some great jeans that cost just about SG$10 and shoes that are just SG$ 15! Not to mention the delicious array of food you simply find hard to choose from. There's satay, old noodle stalls and even fried snacks to keep your cravings in check while you roam about the markets. For the street shoppers and those looking for budget prices, this place is a paradise.
This shopping centre is open to shoppers 24/7, 365 days of the year. This means that you can even do your late-night shopping over here. But that's not the best part! The owners of shops here purchase their items in bulk which mean they receive it at a very low price. Thus, the prices to the final consumer too are low. Mustafa Centre has got a variety of goods on sale from electronics to shoes and jewellery.
Once again, as long as you are not on the lookout for branded items, this is yet another famous mall to visit for some shopping. Here you will find the latest Korean and Hong Kong clothing styles as well as vintage and retro apparel. The latest footwear is available here too. There is also a small dressmaker shop in case you need something tailor-made. If you are into beauty products, you'll find many shops selling such items here. Many hotels in Singapore are situated close by for convenience too.
When it comes to cheap, good quality products, Lucky Plaza has it all. The structure of the mall is said to be about 20 years old and the inside of the plaza looks quite old. Although this is so, Lucky Plaza is quite popular among many tourists and locals alike. You'll find low-end watches, sunglasses and shoes on sale here. if you are into perfumes, some of the best are sold at this mall, but in sample sizes. Still, it's definitely worth a buy.
Yet another popular place that is visited frequently by locals and tourists is Chinatown. Antiques are famous in this part of Singapore. Clothing, fashion accessories and other souvenir items are available too. But the street is mostly popular for its cheap and tasty food stalls that sell various types of dishes like, satay, stingray and chicken on rice. If you are staying at hotels like Pan Pacific Singapore, Chinatown is just a short drive away.
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