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A
Singapore Tour
For The
Budget Traveler
Author:
Gary Hendricks
Are you on
a budget? Want to experience Singapore on the cheap? Well, if you're
holidaying on budget but still wish to experience Singapore to the
fullest, this article just for you.
What follows is a sample tour that you can take in Singapore to take
in many, many sights and sounds with minimal expense.
You need not cover all the areas mentioned below - even visiting a
quarter of them will give you an unforgettable experience.
1. Starting Point
The starting point of this tour will be the main bus stop in front
of the building called Tekka Centre. This place is situated along
Serangoon Road. If you're taking a cab from the hotel, just tell the
driver 'Tekka Centre' and he or she will know immediately where you
want to go. This is the stop where we'll start our little budget
tour and return to eventually.
2. Little India Arcade
Opposite this bus stop, you should see Little India Arcade. This
area is full of traditional shop houses through which small
five-foot ways interweave.
You can find a host of interesting sights here, including fortune
tellers, street peddlers selling traditional Indian saris, henna
artists and food sellers. What's a henna artist, you ask? Well, you
know those intricate designs drawn on some folks' hands - well
that's henna art. Something to look at if you've never experienced
it before.
3. Campbell Lane
Walk out of Little India Arcade by following Campbell Lane. You will
see some flower shops selling interesting aromatic garlands. Beyond
those shops, there is a sari shop called P Govindasamy Pillai & Sons
or 'PGP'. This little shop is one of the most famous landmarks in
Little India and is a must-see. All forms of Indian goods can be
found here, from saris, utensils and jewelry to designer fabrics.
4. Dunlop Street
Exit PGP through Dunlop Street. You can now walk towards a mosque
and a church. The mosque is Abdul Gaffoor Mosque - one of the
preserved landmarks in Singapore.
If you need some food, pop by the various Indian food sellers just
behind the mosque. The church is the Church Of True Light, an
Anglican church open only on Saturdays and Sundays between 9 am and
1 pm. There are interesting sights within for those who want to
understand how an 1850 church in Singapore looks like.
5. Dickson Road
Ok! Move right along into Dickson Road and Upper Dickson Road. Along
the way, you will see many specialty Indian restaurants. Try roti
prata (a delicious Indian pancake - a must try while you're in
Singapore!), curry with rice, dosai or even Indian fast food. One of
the best known restaurants here would be Muthu's Curry, a household
name in Singapore.
Next, walk back to Serangoon Road and drop by to visit the famous
building called the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple. This temple was
erected in 1881 and dedicated to the Goddess Kali. The temple
grounds are closed between 12.30 pm and 4 pm everyday.
A small cultural note here - women undergoing the menstrual cycle
are deemed 'unclean'. Temple rules forbid them from entering the
temple grounds.
6. End Point
Move on down Serangoon Road and come back to Tekka Centre. This
place is a very busy wet market, selling fruits and vegetables. If
you're hungry, you can go to the hawker centre which sells a great
variety of Singaporean food.
Finally, one last place you definitely want to pop into is the
shopping haven called Mustaffa Centre. This well-known 24 hour
electronics and household item store is a hit with many tourists and
locals. Be sure to drop by and get some great bargains.
Conclusion
If you walk at a leisurely pace, you should be able to check out the
above places within one and a half hours. This little tour is a
great way to experience Singapore's Indian, Malay and Chinese
cultures in the quickest time possible! And on a budget, too. So be
sure to try it out the next time you're in Singapore on a holiday!
See you soon!
About the
Author:
Gary
Hendricks runs a travel website about sunny Singapore. Visit his
website at
Best-Singapore-Vacation.com
to learn about the garden city of Singapore and the fun things you
can do there.
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