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The main shopping area of downtown Singapore is known as Orchard Road. Renata's favourite department store is CK Tang, on the left. |
| The christmas decorations here seem more religious than in the U.S. |  |
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The grand old Raffles hotel was built around the turn of the century. Expect to pay around $3000 per night for a suite. What other hotel can claim that a tiger was shot in the billiard room. |
| One nice way to soak up the atmosphere is to take the bumboat cruise on the river at night. |  |
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The Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus (CHIJ) has been converted into fancy botiques and restaurants. The new name? Chijmes, like wind Chimes. |
| Last but not least, we see so many of the international chains here, i.e. Borders, Bank of America, etc. |  |
