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I have a personal affinity for Little India. On my first trip to Singapore I found my hostel using past experiences - to date, India had been my favorite country to visit, and G4 was a former Comcast television network, where I was currently working. So I decided to stay at the G4 hostel in Little India. And I met my future wife there. The rest, they say, is history.
Little India's main thoroughfare is Serangoon Road which is a hive of activity. Little India is a convenient MTR stop and one stop from Dhoby Ghaut, one of the most convenient stops. |
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Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple
A popular temple and if you arrive during a heavy prayer period, it'll be rocking - take off your shoes and enjoy the mayhem.
A popular temple and if you arrive during a heavy prayer period, it'll be rocking - take off your shoes and enjoy the mayhem.
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Little India has all the stores you'll find in "big" India including gold and bangle shops.
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MUSTAFA CENTRE - 145 SYED ALWI RD.
A shopping center as an attraction? It is if it's the Mustafa Centre. I'd place this 24 hours a day, center of kitsch and everything else, as a better stop than the "must see" Sri Verramakaliamman Temple. My favorite section is the miniature boats, some of which are in jars - at least fifteen to choose from.
A shopping center as an attraction? It is if it's the Mustafa Centre. I'd place this 24 hours a day, center of kitsch and everything else, as a better stop than the "must see" Sri Verramakaliamman Temple. My favorite section is the miniature boats, some of which are in jars - at least fifteen to choose from.
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THIEVES MARKET
SUNGEI ROAD AND PITT STREET
I wouldn't get too excited about this place although its relatively easy to include in any itinerary as it sits between Little India and Kampong Glam - if you are walking between the two you will be within a block or two.
The Thieves Market is flee market with stalls offering every sort of item you would never possibly want. The variety in a single stall is amazing - from car mufflers to cassette tape players. The market only comprises two fifty meter long sections of road. It's the concept of a flea market, it's location, and the historical commitment of the vendors that makes this place worth visiting, not the products for sale. It's distinct from night markets in Asia and the street markets in Hong Kong.
SUNGEI ROAD AND PITT STREET
I wouldn't get too excited about this place although its relatively easy to include in any itinerary as it sits between Little India and Kampong Glam - if you are walking between the two you will be within a block or two.
The Thieves Market is flee market with stalls offering every sort of item you would never possibly want. The variety in a single stall is amazing - from car mufflers to cassette tape players. The market only comprises two fifty meter long sections of road. It's the concept of a flea market, it's location, and the historical commitment of the vendors that makes this place worth visiting, not the products for sale. It's distinct from night markets in Asia and the street markets in Hong Kong.
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