Singapore City Shopping

  1. Sungei Rd Thieves Market

    A true Singapore oddity, this collection of old geezers and dodgy characters splaying out random collections of used items on the pavement every day offers a peek into the underbelly of the city. Tennis shoes, mobile phones, watches, motorcycle helmets, old LPs, a builder's hard hat, a dinner jacket and a set of spanners were just a few of the items we saw on our last visit. Everyone expects the authorities to close it down any day, but somehow it continues to thrive.

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  2. Thieves Market

    This market is more than 30 years old and a fascinating glimpse into Singapore's underbelly. There's a huge jumble of goods, often sold by grizzled old Chinese 'uncles' - think old record players, battered woks and bad shirts. There's the occasional find, but it's an absorbing way to spend an hour or two whether you spend or not.

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