No wonder why Singapore is amongst the most prosperous countries in the world – for Singapore is undoubtedly, the ultimate shopper’s paradise! While Orchard Road with its vivid range of malls and local shops is the main market area of Singapore, you can also find important stuffs in Chinatown, Little India and others. Here are the 7 most popular categories of products to buy in Singapore:
- Electronic Goods
It’s nothing new to know that Singapore possesses the largest market share of quality Electronic goods, surpassing that of Japan and China. Whether it is LCD TVs, Desktops, SLRs, Digital & Still Cameras, Audio Visual Equipment, DVD & MP3 Players, Gadgets, Mobiles and everything else, you can find anything and everything at lower prices here than anywhere else in the world for some of the most renowned brands you know of. To buy Electronic Goods, the Sim Lim Square, Funan Digitalife Mall, Lucky Plaza and the Peninsula Plaza are some of the places where you can get the best bargains. The Sim Lim Square, near Little India is a hub for all computer software and hardware products.
- Antiques and Artefacts
Singapore withholds a great history of Antiques and Artefacts. With imports from all over Asia and a rich cultural inheritance, take a souvenir back home in the form of Antiques and Artefacts, and remember Singapore forever. Orchid is the national flower of Singapore and gold plated orchids is the most creative souvenir that any tourist would want to buy. Some of the best places to shop for Antiques and Artefacts in Singapore are Chinatown, Holland Village and the Tanglin Shopping Center.
- Chinese Herbs & Medicines
Suffering from an incurable or a prolong ailment? Well, then you got to try the magical Chinese Herbs & Medicines from Chinatown. These Chinese drugs and medicines are prepared from the ancient Chinese methodology of making medicines through herbaceous plants and the right dosages have helped millions to get healed. Check out for Singapore Groupon online store for better discounts on the above products.
- Perfumes
While nothing perhaps can beat the charm of Gucci or Armani, local Singaporean perfume brands are nothing less. Such perfumes cost as low as $5 and the scent is sure to mesmerize your senses. Jamal Kazura Aromatics and Mustafa are some of the favourite local perfume brands in Singapore. You can buy duty free perfumes at the Changi Airport or perhaps pay a visit to the Little India.
- Ethnic Items
Little India, Chinatown and the Kampung Glam are the city’s ethnic corners. The colourful vibe of these places would give you an instant shopping enigma. The MAAD Market (Market of Artists and Designers) showcases a unique myriad of handmade and indigenous artworks and paintings. The weekend Trader’s Market at Clarke Quay lets you find some conceptual and theme based fashion collections for the pop generation. You can also find some of the finest fabrics at the Arab Street and Little India, including stuffs like batik (an exotic Malay print).
- Jewellery and Watches
From inexpensive bangles to million dollar jewels, Singapore is a home to some mind boggling jewellery and gold pieces. You can probably find every market street of Singapore loaded with beautiful and hand crafted line of golden jewellery and watches – all at a very inexpensive rate. Redmart is the best online destination to order a few and get huge discounts.
