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1. Chinese tourists flock to Singapore for ‘da ka’ moments, despite the high prices
Melody Liu had been in Singapore for just three days when she blew past her 5,000 yuan (HK$5,450) travel budget – and reached for her long-sleeved hooded shirt with attached visor to brave another day in the sweltering heat.
