9 Best Night Markets In Singapore

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Joe
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Singapore is an island country in the southeast region of Asia. The country is best known for its unique gardens, which are a popular tourist attraction. It has a tropical rain forest climate with unpredictable temperatures. It is home to many people from different cultures and religions who live together here. Singapore is a clean and secure city and has some of the most popular attraction sites such as the Marina Bay Sands which has posh hotels, the Sentosa where you can visit the Palawan beach, the Universal Studios which has a TV-themed amusement park, and China Town where you can sample Chinese cuisine, street food and you can also grab yourself a souvenir. Singapore also has a large number of vibrant night markets, that are ready to be explored. Scroll below to read about the best night markets in Singapore.

1. Chinatown Street Market

Chinatown, Singapore
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Welcome to the amazing Chinatown market in Singapore, full of adventure and exciting things to buy. The market opens at 10 am in the morning but it comes to life at dusk. The market is noisy and vibrant as hawkers call out to customers, each competing to get as many customers as possible. The beautiful old architecture, colorful decoration, and hanging lanterns make the streets beautiful. Different kinds of food, both local and exotic are prepared and as you walk down the street your nose is bombarded with the favorable aroma from the freshly frying foods. Grab yourself a souvenir from different shops and ingredients to make your trip memorable.

Chinatown Street Market

Address: Pagoda Street and surrounding roads

Website: Chinatown Street Market

Opening hours: 10:00 am until 10:00 pm

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2. Little India Arcade

Little India Arcade, Singapore - 20070108
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The Little India Arcade is a number of shops housed in one singular building which was built in the 1920s. This building is home to a number of renovated restaurants, bookshops, and shops. This location is favorable amongst locals and international tourists and it opens from 9 am in the morning and usually closes at 10 pm at night. The building is full of amazing clothes, food, and souvenirs that you can buy for family and friends. The building is also a popular landmark and you cannot miss spending a few hours here, exploring what the market has to offer.

Little India Arcade

Address: 48 Serangoon Road

Website: Little India Arcade

Opening hours: 9 am - 10 pm

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3. Tekka Center

Tekka Centre, Wet Market
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The Tekka center is popularly known for the number of cuisines that are available which tends to give you so many options to pick from that you just want to buy everything. It is located just a short distance from the Little India Arcade and is colored in an attractive yellow and orange color, you cannot miss it from the street. This building was formerly a warehouse before being transformed and renovated into a street market. Unlike the other street markets that serve a variety of food, The Tekka Center mainly serves fresh Indian cuisines that are prepared hot, from the fire. The center is set up in rows and there are tables in front of the shops where the guest can sit and enjoy their meals.

Tekka Center

Address: 665 Buffalo & Serangoon Roads, Little India, Singapore

Website: Tekka Center

Opening hours: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm

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4. Bugis Street Market

Bugis Street: An old-style market in Singapore
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Earlier on, this street market was best known as a busy city intersection. It later transformed into an ecstatic street market offering a variety of things to buy - ranging from foods to clothing and souvenir shops. It is considered one of the biggest and hottest street markets to go shopping. What makes this a favorable location, is the fact that you can find practically everything and anything you want here. The Bugis Street Market has become a favorite place for locals and international tourists to visit because it is cheap and you get to sample different cultures. The market hosts over 800 stalls and shops.

Bugis Street Market

Address: 4 Bugis Street, Singapore

Website: Bugis Street Market

Opening hours: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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5. Lau Pa Sat

Lau Pa Sat
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If you are looking for the best location to sample a number of local cuisines and delicacies, then Lau Pa Sat food hawker center is the best place to visit. It has a cool, relaxed and romantic setting, the perfect place to go for any type of occasion. At night the food vendors set up tables and chairs for guests to sit and enjoy their meals. At times the market gets lively with live music that sets up the perfect mood to relax and enjoy your meals. A number of mixed cuisines are sold here and you can sample as many as you can. Tourist love to visit this modernized street market so that they can experience the hospitality offered.

Lau Pa Sat

Address: 18 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048582

Website: Lau Pa Sat

Opening hours: 24 hours

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6. Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar

Ramadan, Geylang Serai, Singapore (3886755657)
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Full of life and food offered left to right and center, you are guaranteed to have something to put a smile on your face. With so many goodies to pick from, you are sure to have something to take home. At night the street market lights up giving new life to the area. This is the perfect place for you to grab street food. You will be sure to get the best and unique foods and drinks here, that cannot be found in any other street market close by.

Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar

Address: 32 Onan Road Singapore 424484

Website: Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar

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7. Night Vegetable Market

Teka Market, Singapore
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If you are looking to buy fresh vegetables to prepare your own food late at night, then this night vegetable market is the perfect place to visit. With no hustle getting what you need, this market offers a variety of freshly picked vegetables. The market is stocked with a variety of food items for you to pick - ranging from cooking vegetables to healthy fruits. The market is opened six days a week from 11 pm to 6.30 am early morning. This is the perfect market to visit if you want to get yourself best and fresh vegetables at night.

Night Vegetable Market

Address: 3017A Ubi Rd 1 Singapore 408709 Ubi Rd 1, Singapore 408709

Opening hours: 11 am - 6:30 am

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8. Telok Ayer Market

Interior of Telok Ayer Market, Singapore, at night - 20120629-01
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Located at the heart of Singapore city, this street market is hosted in a building that was constructed in 1894. The market is perfectly air-conditioned and is home to several food vendors and stalls and unlike the other street markets, there are a number of branded stores that make it easy for you to find what you what. The stalls have chairs and tables for guests to sit and enjoy their meals. You are guaranteed to find a variety of exotic cuisines from different cultures that will always excite your taste buds.

Telok Ayer Market

Address: 18 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048582

Website: Telok Ayer Market

Opening hours: 24 hours

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9. Katong Square Lifestyle And Vintage Market

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What makes this street market unique is the fact that it is set up in a mall-like environment, so you can grab yourself vintage goodies and souvenirs. The market is strategically located near the city for you to pop in and out any time you like. Unlike the other street markets, where shops are clustered close to each other, this market has ample space for you to roam around, as you select and buy foodstuff and clothing that pleases you.

Katong Square Lifestyle And Vintage Market

Address: 86-88 E Coast Rd, Singapore 428788

Website: Katong Square Lifestyle And Vintage Market

Opening hours: 7:30 am - 12 am

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The perfect night market in Singapore

2012-06-17 06-30 Singapore 454 Lau Pa Sat Market
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With a list of these top markets to visit, you are guaranteed to leave the night market with your stomach full and a souvenir to take back home.

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