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| Newsletter 14 Mar 2008 |
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| Feel the pulses of thriving nightlife at the boisterous night markets in Asia. Capture the essence of these markets as you traipse through the streets, with overzealous street vendors jostling for your attention while you sample delectable local snacks and browse for memorable souvenirs among the throng of counterfeit designer goods. An interesting feature of night markets in Asia is the use of calculators when haggling over prices, ostensibly to overcome language barriers. Counter offers are punched into calculators, which will swing back and forth between sellers and buyers until deals are done. Book your accommodations today and join the crowd for a jolly time at the night markets. |
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Bangkok – After a day of exploring Bangkok’s magnificent palaces and temples, head on to Pat Pong Night Market to soak in the lively atmosphere. The streets between Surawonge Road and Silom Road are filled with stall sellers peddling imitation designer goods and touts enticing you to visit their bars. Hunt for memorable souvenirs among the covered walkways at Suan Lum Night Bazaar, which hoard a myriad of traditional handicrafts, Thai silks and hand-made jewelries. The stalls lining Khao San Road Night Market are targeted at foreign backpackers, hawking eclectic wares from sport wear and trainers to hippie-styled fashion at reasonable prices. |
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Chiang Mai – Not ready to call it a night after a fabulous Kantoke dinner? Then join the locals at the popular Chiang Mai Night Bazaar along Changklan Road that is centered around the Nakhorn Ping Night Bazaar Building. Forget about the ubiquitous fridge magnets and incense holders, as the sought-after items here are Thai silk products and traditional handicrafts. Don’t miss the Walking Street Market at Ratchadamnoen Road on Sundays or the smaller Wualai Street Market on Saturdays, where you can browse authentic Northern Thailand handicrafts and sample local delicacies while enjoying busker performances. |
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Hong Kong – Shopping in Hong Kong is an exhilarating experience, especially at Temple Street Night Market where brightly lit stalls hawk an eclectic mix of inexpensive items like mobile phone accessories, electronic gadgets, antiques and phony designer watches. The cluster of Cantonese opera singers and fortune-tellers here gives this market its traditional feel. Ladies’ Market near Mongkok Station is the ideal place to pick up fashionable ladies’ clothing, chic accessories and cosmetics at bargain prices. You’ll be amazed at the mind-boggling range of Hello Kitty knick-knacks, sexy lingerie and T-shirts printed with funny slogans available here. |
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Taipei – Luxuriate in modern shopping centers like the glitzy Taipei 101 Shopping Mall by day and visit night markets after dusk to experience a more provincial Taipei lifestyle. Shilin Night Market near Jiantan Station is the largest night market in Taipei, whose atmosphere brims with the tantalizing aroma of mouth-watering Taiwanese snacks from food stalls flanking the streets. The maze of stalls here offers an astonishing array of merchandise, ranging from trendy fashion to sports paraphernalia, and cool gadgets to curios. Other popular night markets in Taipei include Tong Hua Night Market, Huaxi Street Night Market, Gongguan Night Market and Raohe Street Night Market. |
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| Top Asian Destinations |
Destinations |
Hotels |
Destinations |
Hotels |
| Bangkok |
fr S$28 |
Phuket |
fr S$31 |
| Hong Kong |
fr S$73 |
Kuala Lumpur |
fr S$76 |
| Singapore |
fr S$42 |
Manila |
fr S$47 |
| Macau |
fr S$103 |
Bali |
fr S$39 |
| Taipei |
fr S$69 |
Chiangmai |
fr S$31 |
| Top European / US Destinations |
| Destinations |
Hotels |
Destinations |
Hotels |
| Paris |
fr S$106 |
New York |
fr S$238 |
| London |
fr S$67 |
Los Angeles |
fr S$110 |
| Milan |
fr S$101 |
Prague |
fr S$62 |
| Rome |
fr S$114 |
Florence |
fr S$113 |
| Frankfurt |
fr S$90 |
Venice |
fr S$80 |
We have more then 21,000 hotels in more than 122 countries world wide, 3,300 sightseeing tours, apartments transfers and more. |
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