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Spend a
relaxing day away from the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse
yourself in the local lifestyle. It's easy to get there. Simply step
on board the
Mass Rapid Transit
and let the trains whisk you away to our heartlands. Browse through
"mom & pop" shops or the more modern suburban shopping malls. Catch a
movie at the cineplex. And don't forget to have a cup of local tea or
coffee at the kopitiam. |
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Changi Village |
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Off the
beaten track, Changi Village shows a more relaxed side of Singapore.
The local beach has clean sand that attracts fishermen and bathers
alike, especially on weekends. In the village itself, there are plenty
of bargains to be found - T-shirts, electronic equipment, carpets,
Indian cotton clothing, shoes, batik dresses, kimonos and all types of
table linen. When hunger strikes, head for the food centre or try one
of the restaurants along the main street. Relax in the shade of an
umbrella, order some fresh seafood and watch the world go by.
The
Changi Chapel & Museum
which is within the vicinity, is well worth a visit.
Getting There: Take the MRT to Tanah Merah Station (EW4) and
board SBS bus 2. |
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Holland Village |
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This small area
of Singapore still has the feel of a village about it, with its own
wet market and shophouses selling everything from straw brooms to
valuable antiques. Holland Village is a microcosm of Singapore life, a
curious mix between old and new - old coffee shops and hawker stalls
jostle for space with ritzy new wine bars and restaurants. The Holland
Road Shopping Centre is alive with interesting shops, including some
selling Asian arts, crafts and antiques. Electronic goods and factory
outlet clothing are other good buys. During weekends, much of
Singapore seem to congregate at Holland Village to shop, chat and have
a meal.
Getting There: Take SBS bus 7 or 106 from Orchard Boulevard. |
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Katong |
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Neighbouring
Katong is a quiet residential area formerly dominated by wealthy
Straits Chinese families or the Peranakans. Many of the older
Peranakan homes, now standing back from the sea, were once seaside
villas. Parkway Parade is the place to find shopping bargains, but
Katong is best known for its wonderful eating houses specialising in
Peranakan cuisine. For Chinese seafood, the shophouses along East
Coast Road offer a tasty treat.
Getting There: Take SBS bus 14 or 16 from Orchard Road. |
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Tampines |
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Tampines, a HDB estate in the
north-east of Singapore, has the distinction of having won the coveted
United Nations World Habitat Award for Excellent Housing Design. With
new schools, shops, markets, beautiful playgrounds, two golf courses,
a swimming pool, badminton hall and stadium, it has all the facilities
its residents could want. Two large suburban shopping malls,
Century
Square and
Tampines Mall,
take centrestage as the hub of the Tampines community as it bustles
with year-round activities.
Getting There: Take the MRT to Tampines
Station (EW2). |
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Toa Payoh |
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As one of
Singapore's first housing estates, Toa Payoh has developed a distinct
character through the years. The area bustles with activity and is a
great place to soak into the local lifestyle. It boasts Singapore's
only air-conditioned bus interchange and visitors will be spoilt for
choices at range of merchandise, food and entertainment option
available. Here you can pick up garments at attractively low prices -
T-shirts and shorts at SGD 10 for three items or children's clothes
for as little as SGD 2. Toa Payoh town centre has its own cinemas,
hawker centres, coffee shops, a library and a nearby park.
Getting There: Take the MRT to Toa Payoh Station (NS19). |
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Yushun |
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Yishun is a
satellite suburb in the north of the island. Step straight off the MRT
into the six-level
Northpoint Centre,
a modern shopping mall complete with all the brand names to be found
along Orchard
Road. Right next to Northpoint is
a high quality 8-cinema multiplex. And on the other side is a row of
shophouses selling food and bargain goods.
Getting There: Take the MRT to Yishun Station (NS13). |
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Singapore Tourism Board. |
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