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EVENTS /// PROFILES /// GADGETS /// PLACES /// STYLE /// DRINK<br />
INFORMATION DESK<br />
SINGAPORE<br />
ON A<br />
SHOESTRING<br />
Beyond the luxury brands and fi ve-<br />
star restaurants, a city waits to be<br />
explored — on a minimal budget<br />
With its new skyline and fi rst-world<br />
living standards, Singapore is<br />
a glamorous and exciting city.<br />
But visiting doesn’t need to be<br />
expensive. Here’s how to experience<br />
the Lion City on a miniscule pocket.<br />
014<br />
WALK AROUND<br />
THE ’HOOD<br />
Head to Race<br />
Course Road on a<br />
Sunday. The main<br />
street of Little<br />
India is closed to<br />
cars to cope with<br />
the throngs of<br />
people who are<br />
there to shop,<br />
have an authentic<br />
WALK AMONG<br />
THE TREES<br />
If you prefer the<br />
great outdoors, try<br />
the verdant 9km<br />
Southern Ridges<br />
walk. Expect to<br />
see lots of native<br />
birds, butterfl ies<br />
and perhaps a<br />
monkey or two<br />
along the<br />
treetop canopy.<br />
Indian meal or<br />
simply hang out<br />
with friends. The<br />
whole area is<br />
abuzz with activity,<br />
with colourful<br />
sights and sounds<br />
to take in.<br />
Free, Race<br />
Course Road<br />
Start at Mount<br />
Faber Park and<br />
head towards<br />
Telok Blangah<br />
Hill Park,<br />
fi nishing at Kent<br />
Ridge Park.<br />
Free, Mount Faber<br />
Park, tel: 1800<br />
471 7300,<br />
nparks.gov.sg<br />
WALK THE STREETS<br />
Get an insight<br />
into history on<br />
a Monumental<br />
Walking<br />
Tour. They’re<br />
hosted by the<br />
volunteers of<br />
the Preservation<br />
of Monuments<br />
Board and<br />
include a range<br />
of historical<br />
and heritage<br />
tours through<br />
iconic<br />
neighbourhoods<br />
such as<br />
Chinatown<br />
and important<br />
heritage sites<br />
such as the<br />
Armenian Church<br />
and Raffl es Hotel.<br />
S$5, pmb.sg<br />
WALK<br />
THE<br />
SHOPS<br />
Singapore is not<br />
known for cheap<br />
knock-offs but<br />
bargain shopping<br />
is still pretty<br />
impressive,<br />
especially during<br />
the Great Singapore<br />
Sale (GSS). Prices<br />
can be reduced<br />
by up to 70 per<br />
cent, with many<br />
stores throwing in<br />
GSS promotional<br />
gifts. Tourists can<br />
get a GST refund.<br />
Free, until 22 July,<br />
greatsingaporesale.com
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