This is what I found out:A charming neighbourhood centre in Jurong West, Hong Kah Point consists of more than a 100 retail shops selling a wide variety of products from trendy fashion wear to electronic goods at delightful heartland prices. Set in a laid back and leisurely atmosphere, this is a wonderful place for those who would like to avoid the crowd and shop at their own leisurely pace.
Besides being popular among local residents, Hong Kah Point, which is famous for fruits, also attracts many visitors from all over Singapore every year. Come during June, when the tropical fruits season starts, and indulge your self in the wide variety of mouth-watering durians, mangosteens and sumptuous fruits here.
Besides the “Fruit Paradise” reputation, this place has also been lovingly named the “Chinatown of the West”. This is due to the bustling Chinese New Year Fair that Hong Kah Point holds annually. One of the largest New Year market in the west, residents look forward to this fair every year where they can soak in the lively festive mood and shop from a huge and wonderful range of New Year products and goodies available for sale.
This was what I experienced:I was one of the fortunate 8 bloggers to be given an opportunity to shop,eat and play at Hong Kah Point.
There were plenty to see and do at Hong Kah Point. I was wondering why I did not discover this "Little Chinatown in the West" sooner.
It was certainly a place whereby I could get all my Chinese New Year shopping done.
There was much to see and do. I could not wait to get started. First stop was to fill
my growling tummy and replenish my energy so that I could get started on my task to look for new year goodies to stock up.
Stallholders at Hong Kah Point were extremely friendly and was willing to make small talk and gave very informative tips on Hong Kah Point.
My partner in crime,Gin Wong, was equally excited. Although we only had a pair of hands, it was full of shopping for the day. We each bought not 1 but 2 pair of shoes for Chinese New Year as it was such a good bargain.
Chinese New Year couplets was definitely a much buy and they were going so cheap that I swear I could chart a whole box of them home.
I can boldly say that if you wish to get away from the crowds at Chinatown, come on down to Hong Kah Point to eat,shop and play! You will not know what you are missing. Moreover,if you are a karaoke fanatic,come down in the evenings with your family and sing your hearts away to Chinese New Year tunes.
I hereby wish all my readers and everyone a happy and prosperous Lunar New Year! May the Rabbit Year bring lots of cheer and joy!
A special thanks to Andrew Chow and the Hong Kah Shop Proprietors' Association for the wonderful opportunity to experience Hong Kah Point for the Chinese New Year.
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Getting There
Bus Service
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Along Jurong West Street 51
SBS Transit - 98
SMRT - 187
Along Jurong West Avenue 1
SBS Transit - 99, 157, 198, 334, 502
