Singapore is a port, it is supplied with goods of various directions and classes - from expensive and exclusive to cheap Chinese souvenirs; it is one of the largest commercial and industrial centers in Southeast Asia. In the shopping centers of Singapore, high-class service and a variety of goods are pleasantly pleased.
Where and what to buy in Singapore
- Orchard Road is the center of Singapore's trade, with the largest number of shops, restaurants and hotels. In one of his shopping centers, Paragon, you can buy items from Versace, Jean Paul Gaultier, Gucci, Valentino, Prada and other designers and fashion houses. For prestigious brands of clothing and footwear Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Paul Smith, you can go to the shopping gallery of the Hilton hotel, which is also located on Orchard Road.
- The Delfi shopping center is known for a wide selection of crystals from Waterford crystal and Wedgwood china, and there are also many boutiques with good quality clothing and footwear.
- On the same Orchard Road, in the “Far East” mall, you will find the Kwok gallery, where you can choose porcelain tableware, including antique and rare, jade sculptures, and products of ivory carvers. House of Hung jewelry store sells quality jewelry, gemstones and diamonds.
- The most popular shopping destination for tourists is Centrepoint, which has many boutiques selling whatever you want: books, cosmetics, oriental rugs, toys, electronics, household goods and textiles.
- Built in the shape of a human brush, the Suntec City Mall with attractions, fountains, tropical oases inside attracts, in addition to shops, by the fact that shows and mini-concerts are often held there.
- Ngee Ann City differs from other shopping centers in that fairs with good discounts are held in front of its building, where you can buy good things at low prices.
- In the Chinatown area you can buy local souvenirs - silk products, bijouterie and jewelry in the national style, handicrafts, Chinese tea and tea utensils, and in the shops of doctors - Chinese medicine.
- Another interesting area is Little India. Here you can buy freshly ground spices, silk saris, jewelry, batik, jewelry boxes. There is also the Mustafa Center - a store with the lowest prices for groceries, it works around the clock.
The sales season in Singapore is from late May to late July, with discounts up to 80 percent. At this time, the largest influx of tourists and locals into shopping centers falls. In addition to summer sales, there are 3 more seasons, discounts at this time - up to 50%.
The Singapore tax is 3% and can be refunded to tourists for purchases of S $ 300 or more. In shops marked Tax Free Shopping, you will be issued a check, and the money will be refunded at customs after registration.
