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Singapore shops and shopping services guide
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Kinokuniya
Undisputedly Singapore's biggest bookstore and touted as Southeast
Asia's largest, the 43,000 sq. ft. store even has a bonus for those into
manga mania - a collection of 20,000 comic books in Japanese, Chinese
and English. Local setup Coffee Club Xpress provides the cuppa you need
after a long day's browsing. #03-10/15 Ngee Ann City, 391 Orchard Rd.,
Tel: (65) 6-737-5021.
:: MPH
Singapore's most established book-seller since 1908 maintains a tradition
of providing excellent service. Spread over three floors, MPH also offers
CDs and videos. MPH Building, 71-77 Stamford Rd., Tel: (65) 6-336-3633.
Also at #04-30/38 Wisma Atria, 435 Orchard Rd., Tel: (65) 6-835 0039.
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Chinese Medicines & Health Products Centre
The self-proclaimed "biggest medicine center" has everything
you need for your ailment. Sinsehs, or Chinese physicians, are also at
hand. Acupuncture and cupping services are available. #03-19 Pearls Centre,
100 Eu Tong Sen St., Tel: (65) 6-221-3900.
:: Eu Yan Sang
This Chinese medicine store is almost synonymous with Chinatown. Since
the 1900s, the Chinese community has been coming to this store to buy
herbs, pills and soups. Herbal soups, herbal teas and "nourishing
essences" remain very much part of the now modern store. 269A South
Bridge Rd., Tel: (65) 6-223-4363. Call for other locations.
:: Overseas Emporium
One of Singapore's most established Chinese department stores, it attracts
locals and visitors from China, Indonesia and Taiwan. You can find anything
Chinese here - from medicine to wood and stone carvings. #02-70 People's
Park, 1 Park Rd., Tel: (65) 6-535-0555.
:: Yue Hwa Chinese Products
Packed into five stories is a dazzling array of Chinese and Chinese-inspired
merchandise. You can find arts and crafts, porcelain, jade, antiques,
modern furniture, Chinese musical instruments and diamond and gold jewelry.
For apparel, select from embroidered garments, Cheongsams and other Chinese
traditional wear. The food division sells Chinese medicine, herbs and
tea leaves. 70 Eu Tong Sen St., Tel: (65) 6-538-4222.
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Best Denki
This electronics and household appliance superstore carries a wide range
of brands and products, from hi-fi and DVD players to refrigerators and
washing machines. All at very affordable prices too. #05-01/05 Ngee Ann
City, 391 Orchard Rd., Tel: (65) 6-835-2855.
:: Funan - The IT Mall
As its name suggests, this shopping center features dozens of computer
stores on every floor, competitive prices and a large product selection
for both software and hardware. If you're in a hurry, head straight to
Challenger Superstore, an everything-under-one-roof computer store on
the top level. 109 North Bridge Rd., Tel: (65) 6-337-4235.
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British India
The only thing old-fashioned about this label is its commitment to stylish
comfort. Sift through roomy linen drawstring pants and short-sleeved shirts,
simple tanks and camisoles. Its select home collection includes bed linen,
cushions and candleholders. Try their flagship store at #02-04/06 Tanglin
Mall, 163 Tanglin Rd., Tel: (65) 6-735-3466.
:: Shanghai Tang
Here's where East meets West in a marriage of tasteful fashion. Covet
100 percent silk Cheongsams (Chinese traditional dress) in vibrant hues,
T-shirts with rhinestone-studded Chinese motifs and cotton poplin mandarin-collared
shirts. Gift-worthy accessories include the classic waving Mao Zedong
watch, as well as 100 percent silk albums and address books. #02-09 Ngee
Ann City, 391 Orchard Rd., Tel: (65) 6-737-3537.
:: Song+Kelly 21
Sleek lines and clean cuts dominate Wykidd Song and Ann Kelly's lovingly
detailed designs. The store houses the duo's seasonal fashion collections
as well as a new line of shoes and accessories, '50s vintage crystal jewelry,
organic skincare (Dr. Hauschka) and Danish homeware range Stelton. #01-38,
Forum The Shopping Mall, 583 Orchard Rd., Tel: (65) 6-735-3387.
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The Hour Glass
Singapore's largest watch retailer carries a wide range of luxury brands
including Rolex, Cartier, Patek Philippe and Omega. #01-02 Ngee Ann City,
391 Orchard Rd., Tel: (65) 6-734-2420/6-734-2421. Also at #01-13 Raffles
Hotel Arcade, 328 North Bridge Rd., Tel: (65) 6-334-3241/6-334-1169.
:: Larry Jewelry
Larry's fine Lazare-cut diamonds should be in the wardrobe of any self-respecting
diamond collector. And the patient staff will be happy to tailor anything
to suit any budget and taste. #01-10 Paragon, 290 Orchard Rd., Tel: (65)
6-732-3222. Also at #02-12A Ngee Ann City, 391 Orchard Rd., Tel: (65)
6-235-5848 and #01-38 Raffles City Shopping Centre, 252 North Bridge Rd.,
Tel: (65) 6-336-9648.
:: Lee Hwa Jewelry
Unlike the traditional Chinese goldsmith, whose chunky designs in yellow
gold are the staple, Lee Hwa specializes in diamonds, pearls and other
semi-precious stones, set mostly in platinum and white gold. #B1-30 Wisma
Atria, 435 Orchard Rd., Tel: (65) 6-736-0266. Call for other locations.
:: Rolex
This old-timer needs no introduction, and is found all over Singapore.
For the full range, visit the Rolex showroom. #01-01 Tong Building, 302
Orchard Rd., Tel: (65) 6-830-5100.
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Botanic Gardens Shop
Those taking long walks in the well-pruned garden may have stumbled upon
this shop selling locally-designed jewelry fashioned after tropical plants
and animals, as well as kaleidoscopes, postcards, T-shirts and other fun
souvenirs. Singapore Botanic Gardens, 1 Cluny Rd., Tel: (65) 6-475-2319.
:: Risis
It offers local-style souvenirs like gold orchids and gold snakes as well,
since 2001 is the Chinese Year of the Snake. Each flower is first coated
in copper and nickel for protection before being topped with 24-carat
gold. They also have ornaments, jewelry and stationery items. #01-084
Suntec City Mall, 3 Temasek Blvd., Tel: (65) 6-338-8250.
:: Samsui Shop
A tiny toy shop filled with soft, fluffy toys sewn by a Singaporean woman
who can tailor dolls for you too. Most of the toys are inspired by the
Samsui women - immigrant construction workers who settled in Singapore
between 1934 and 1949. Roweal's Country Caf?, #01-15 Chijmes, 30 Victoria
St., Tel: (65) 6-332-5488.
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National Museum Shop
Replicas and souvenirs are inspired by collections and exhibitions from
Singapore's three major museums - Asian Civilizations Museum, Singapore
Art Museum and Singapore History Museum - as well the National Archives.
Of note is the shop's elegant line of silverware, from chopsticks to business
card holders, all bearing Southeast-Asian motifs. 53 Armenian St., Tel:
(65) 6-332-3629.
:: Raffles Hotel Shop
Tasteful souvenirs of Singapore and Raffles Hotel are what you get here.
Whatever you need to buy is here - Tiger Balm, Singapore Sling mixture
sets, white chocolate truffles with Kaya and even slinky scarves. #01-01/02/03
Raffles Hotel Arcade, 328 North Bridge Rd., Tel: (65) 6-337-1886.
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HMV
Singapore's largest music store has three floors of music including rock
and pop, dance and soul, and jazz and classical. Music books, magazines
and videos are also for sale. #01-11 The Heeren Shops, 260 Orchard Rd.,
Tel: (65) 6-733-1822.
:: That CD Shop
A select shop that caters to the tastes of a niche audience. Jazz, world
and new age junkies must not miss this shop. #01-20 Tanglin Mall, 163
Tanglin Rd., Tel: (65) 6-732-2568. Also at #B1-01 Great World City, 1
Kim Seng Promenade, Tel: (65) 6-734-2276.
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On Pedder
Women will find an eclectic mix of the most fashionable shoes and bags
from all over Spain and Italy. #02-12P/Q Ngee Ann City, 391 Orchard Rd.,
Tel: (65) 6-835-1307.
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Amrita Spa
Managed by Raffles International, this is Asia's largest spa. Spread over
a sprawling 50,000 sq. ft. are 40 spacious treatment rooms, a world-class
fitness center and a large relaxation lounge. It offers all kinds of massages
(Ayurvedic, Aromatherapy, Balinese, Swedish, Thai, Shiatsu, Sports), hydrotherapy
baths, body wraps, scrubs, facials and hand and foot treatments.
Unfortunately, it's a members-only spa, though guests of the Westin Plaza
and Westin Stamford Hotels are admitted at a cover fee of SGD 20. 6/F,
7/F, 8/F, Raffles City, 2 Stamford Rd., #06-01, Raffles City Convention
Centre, Tel: (65) 6-336-4477.
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Royal Sporting House
The House offers a comprehensive selection of branded sporting goods,
with an emphasis on sports apparel, carrying names such as Ashworth, Rockport,
Speedo and Lacoste. #01-157/163, Suntec City Mall, 3 Temasek Blvd., Tel:
(65) 6-332-1495. Also at #B2-15/23 Ngee Ann City, 391 Orchard Rd., Tel:
(65) 6-538-8888 and #03-18 Centrepoint, 176 Orchard Rd., Tel: (65) 6-732-5288.
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Coloc Tailor
The glitzy Coloc Tailor is one of the fastest tailors in Singapore, able
to whip up a suit within 24 hours. #02-29 Raffles Hotel Arcade, 328 North
Bridge Rd., Tel: (65) 6-338-9767. Also at #01-01 Treasury Building, 100
High St., Tel: (65) 6-339-5360.
:: CYC Shanghai Shirt
With over 1,000 types of fabric to choose from, you'll find excellent
service and quality at this shop which specializes in tailoring both men's
and women's shirts and pants. #02-24 Raffles Hotel Arcade, 328 North Bridge
Rd., Tel: (65) 6-336-3556.
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A hot favorite, the shop's seamstress has a knack of sewing "modern
Cheongsams" and stylish dresses with Indian fabric. Off-the-rack
clothes are available, but allow a month or two for tailored pieces. #01-04
Orchard Emerald, 218 Orchard Rd., Tel: (65) 6-733-1989.
:: Jack Custom Tailor
Get suits and dresses made in one day. Choose from cashmere wool to silk
to cotton. They also make shirts and ladies' Cheongsams. #03-143, Far
East Plaza, 14 Scotts Rd., Tel: (65) 6-736-0273.
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