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Shopping in Singapore has got to offer those interested in shopping with the all
that they require. It is often said that shopping amongst the Singaporeans is
past time and would be time to see a great rush in the popular spots. On the other
hand while shopping it would also be time to feast on the popular cuisines in
the innumerable restaurants around the city.
The Great Shopping Festival in Singapore in June-July is a time when the merchants
would lower their prices popular to attract the visitors. During this fest a
wide ranges of stuffs are offered thus making this into a great shopping experience
in Singapore. There are several schemes like goods and service Tax is levied
(3 percent) but those who spend more than S$ 300 can claim the refund. The receipts
can be claimed from the shops that display Tax Free Shopping and also at the
airport where the forms would be examined or the refunded to the credit cards.
The shopping in Singapore includes places like the Orchard Road where the inquisitive
shopper can spend two days shopping. This place extends from Plaza Singapura
in the East to Tanglin Mall in the West. The Orchard Road is particularly popular
for cloth and one can find any brands.
The other Singapore shopping areas include the civic and financial district
center. One would also find humongous malls that are popular and here one may
visit Marina Square Mall. The Holland Village is popular amongst the expatriates.
Here one would find stuff like antiques, gifts, music and art stuff. The other
interesting place to shop in Singapore would be the Chinatown where it would
be time to know the culture and a glimpse into the past. The Little India is
another such place where the shops teem with exotic stuff from India.
The other shopping areas in Singapore are the street markets where one indulges
in bargaining and get to see a lot of locally made stuff. For electronic stuff
you can bargain in shops like Lucky Plaza and Far East Plaza.
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