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I first paid a visit to a street market in spring two years ago, when I was traveling
abroad.
(Where it was)
The market was called the Chinatown Market in Singapore, located not so far from the
iconic Merlion. Being the shopaholic that I am, I was extremely excited to see a
crowded, busy shopping area full of different merchandise.
As Singapore is famous as a tourist attraction, the market was packed with tourists
looking for souvenirs. Strolling through the street, I was amazed with a diverse range
of things for sale at reasonable prices. Here, you can find everything you could ever
imagine, from food, bags, clothes to keychains and jewelry. I ended up buying lots of t-
shirts for my friends back home.
The visit was unforgettable. Visiting the market was a good opportunity for me to learn
more about Singaporean culture. Besides buying goods, I also managed to talk to the
locals, about their daily lifestyle. That was far more interesting and vivid than anything
I have ever read about the country so far.