Gusto mo ba mag-turista sa Singapore? The South-East Asian Island city-state of Singapore has become one of the wealthiest countries in the world since independence both economically and culturally. It is a blend of east and west with Chinese, English, Malay, Tamil & Arab speaking population. in English. Expect a wonderful combination of modern city life and lots of greenery – it’s called the Garden City for a reason after all. Tara at ipapakita ko sa iyo kung paano pagsabayin ang “business with pleasure”. Kasalukuyang nagaganap, mula ika-31 ng May hanggang ika-28 ng Hulyo 2013, ang ikadalawampung anibersaryo ng Great Singapore Sale (GSS). Ito ang pinakamalaki at pinakamalawak na “sale” dito sa “ island-nation of Singapore” sa dami ng participating brands at naglalakihang diskwento.
L1. Merlion Park - Popular na simbolo ng Singapore
There are lot of tourist places in Singapore, from gorgeous beaches to museums to what it may be best known for – being a shopper’s heaven.
Magandang iplano lahat ang items at sumahin ang gastusin. Maaring pagsabayin ang bakasyon at negosyo kung may orders ng electronic gadgets mula sa mga kakilalang tiyak na magbabayad. Makakabawi sa gastos kahit papaano, o posible kumita rin nang malaki dahil mabibili sa mahigit kalahati ng presyo ang mga international and local brands. May diskwento mula 60 hanggang 80 percent sa buong walong linggo ng GSS.
Tanyag ang Singapore bilang “Gadget Gateway”. Mabibili dito ang pinakabagong uri ng cellphone, tablet o laptop maging ito ay Dell, Asus, HP, Toshiba o anupaman. Maari ka mataranta sa dami ng pagpipilian kaya mainam mag-online muna para tingnan sa websites ng manufacturer ang pinakabagong modelo at SRP (suggested retail price).
Tingnan online ang features ng bawat gadget at pagbulay-bulayan kung ano ang naaangkop at kung ano ang reasonable price para sa akmang kalidad. Kung nasa crowd ka na kasi ng mga namimili, may hypnotic effect ang sights at sounds ng mga SALE, SALE, SALE!
Ang mga shop clerks – lalo na mga Tsino- ay magaling sa high pressure selling. Mapapa-oo ka kung bigla kang sasabihan ng “May I have your card details please,” samantalang indecisive ka pa sa choice mo. Kaya, mag-online browsing muna bago magtungo sa shopping malls.
L2. Funan Digitalife Mall
Makikita din sa pamamagitan ng Internet ang mga pangunahing shopping malls at ang particular shop kung alam ang kategorya ng bibilhin. Isa sa mga pinakamalaking malls na nag-i-specialise sa electronics gadgets ay ang Funan DigitaLife Mall, na may maraming palapag kung saan itinitinda ang appliances, computers, software at household electronics, i.e., television atbp.
Piliin ang mga shops na may nakapaskel na Singapore Service Star, simbolo ng Singapore Tourism Board- approved retailers na may magandang serbisyo. Meron din free wireless internet sa Funan upang ma- test ang electronic unit na binili. Siguraduhing may warranty ang mga ito. Maraming restoran at “entertainment options” dito kaya puedeng maglibang pagkatapos mamili. Walk around Singapore's rich heritage and colorful history. Venture into the fringes where entertainment, in its rawest form, is still practiced today.
Oopps - huwag bili ng bili tulad nga nang nasabi na natin. Marami akong mga ka-housemates doing brisk reselling sa Pinas, lalo na mga electronic gadgets, kasi mura nga naman at good quality. Makakabili ka ng latest model ng smartphones at tablets sa kalahating halaga. Maraming choices, latest models, good prices, kung alam mo kung ano ang specs ng nais mo. Ilan lang ang mga sumusunod sa mga lugar na puede puntahan para mag-shopping.
Bugis Street. Maraming discount shops at friendly deals. Nakahanay at kabi-kabila ang mga tindahan parang Divisoria style – puede tumawad at makipagbaratan..Bumaba sa Bugis MRT Station at lumakad patungong Bugis Junction. International o local brands, restaurants at specialty stores, mabubusog ka tiyak dito.
L3.Chilli crab - isang paboritong Singaporean dish
Tumawid sa Victoria Street at makihalubilo sa mga naghahanap ng diskwento sa tinaguriang Mecca of Bugis Street. Pumasok sa mga souvenir shops nagbebenta ng branded t-shirts, watches, bags, apparel iba pang accessories. Lumakad hanggang makarating sa kabilang bahagi ng Bugis, patungong Bencoolen Street at makikita rito ang marami pang street shops. Tumingin ka mula Bencoolen at makikita mo ang isa sa pinakamalaking electronic centres sa Singapore - Sim Lim Square.
Suntec Convention Centre. Hugis kamay na umaabot sa langit ang istrukturang ito. Binubuo ng limang shopping centre, ito ang nangunguna bilang organizer nitong pinakamalawak na electronics at appliance sales sa kabuuan ng GSS.
Karamihan ng mga bentahe ay digital SLRs, LED television sets, mobile devices and accessories, gaming paraphernalia atbp. Dito rin kayo maaaring magtanong ng tungkol sa guided tours. Isang malaking indoor fountain, isa sa mga pinakamalaki sa buong mundo, ang atraksyon dahil nagdadala daw ito ng swerte.
Puedeng sumakay ng bus sa labas ng Suntec para makapag-shopping sa iba pang lugar tulad ng City Hall, Raffles Place, Dhoby Ghaut at Orchard Road. Para marating ang Suntec Centre, sumakay sa Circle line at bumaba sa Esplanade Station, o sumakay sa Green line sa City Hall at lumakad sa mga kabit-kabit na pathways ng mga malls.
Harbourfront. Makikita dito ang Vivo City, pinakamalaking mall sa Singapore kung base sa land area. Meron itong 300 metre-long promenade na may al-fresco dining, at rooftop amphitheatre. Nakabahay dito ang daan-daang retail concepts at international brands para mag-shop-till you drop sa GSS.
Marami ding bargain sa Chinatown kung damit, gourmet foods at souvenir items ang kailangan. Meon din sa Little India, lalo na sa Mustafa Centre, ang kaisa-isang 24-hour mall sa Singapore. Bisitahin din ang Singapore Expo, malapit sa Changi Airport, kung saan may book sales, furniture, electronics at RTW. Sa Queenstown naman makakapamili ng factory priced shoes at apparel.
Saan pa maaaring mamasyal? Ang aking abiso ay iuwi muna ang mga pinamili bago mamasyal pero puede na magdesisyon at makipag-ayos sa mga touring companies kasi meron din silang mga reservation outlets sa mga malls. Kung hindi naman ay mag-online uli at iplano kung saan gusto mamasyal sa mga susunod pang araw.
L4. Singapore Flyer
Puede pumili ng packaged tours kung saan nakaayos na ang mga lugar na magandang puntahan, at maari na ring kasama ang hotel charges at plane ticket. Pinakamainam ang may kakilala ka na matutulugan at magsasabi sa iyo kung paano ang diskarte sa pagkain, pagsakay ng MRT, pamamasyal, at pamimili sa Singapore. Makakatipid ka na sa lodgings, makakarelak ka pa kesa may tour schedule na hinahabol ang oras ng pag-alis sa site.
Ang bottomline, gawing detalyado ang pagpa-plano bago maglakbay. Wala namang masama sa masusing pagtingin sa mga presyo at pagtatanong sa mga kaibigang namasyal na sa Singapore. Tandaan lamang na 30 araw lamang ang maaari mong ilagi sa Singapore bilang turista.Ganun din, merong mga prohibited items na hindi dapat dalhin sa handcarry. Tungkol sa “rules at regulations” sa public places, sundin lamang ang mga babalang nakapaskel (nasa English naman ang lahat ng ito) at tumawid lagi sa tamang lugar.
Maligayang paglalakbay!
Basahin ang iba pang impormasyon sa website na ito: http://www.greatsingaporesale.com.sg/s2013/promotions/s-promotions-explore-singapore.html
Clarke Quay - One of the city's trendiest nightspots with a variety of restaurants, wine bars, entertainment spots and retail outlets.
Botanic Gardens - A must visit for nature lovers, the Botanic Gardens is a living museum of a wide variety of flora and fauna. The National Orchid garden (admissions separate) which resides within the Botanic Gardens houses over 3,000 species and hybrids of Orchids.
Orchard Road - The most famous shopping street in Singapore.
Little India & Little India Walking Tour - One of the ethnic enclaves that provide some of the best insights into the Indian community in Singapore.
Wholesale Market - Known as the Thieves Market years ago, you can find second- hand merchandises and interesting knicks and knacks at this unique flea market.
Boat Quay - Situated along the Singapore River and distinguished by conserved shop houses, Boat Quay is the place to visit for entertainment & dining. A perfect place to sit & relax after a day of sightseeing.
Chinatown & Chinatown Walking Tour - Immerse in Singapore's Chinese culture and history at Chinatown and witness how early Chinese Immigrants lived & worked during its golden years.
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