These famous markets are worth visiting at least once in your lifetime – some before they disappear
By Pamela Chow
They say the best way to immerse yourself in a new place is to live like a local.
Markets are the crossroads of cultures and communities, and a great place to experience interesting interactions often absent at typical tourist sites.
From quirky trinkets to wares from all over the region, markets are often both shopping streets as well as places of historical significance.
We take a look at some of the most iconic ones around the world.
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6. Singapore: Home to one of the world’s best markets
National Geographic has listed Singapore’s Kreta Ayer Wet Market as one of the world’s best markets. It has been described as “spotlessly clean” and is noted for its exotic fare, including turtles, frogs, eels and medicinal animal parts. Further praise was also given to its food centre serving local hawker fare.
Also read: 4 Asian Street Foods You Didn’t Know You Could Get In Singapore
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