Singapore Souvenirs: What to Buy as Gifts?
Don't just bring back random candies – if you're looking for gifts that are truly Singaporean, beautiful, delicious, and easy to carry, head to FairPrice Finest @ Jewel Changi Airport. Here are some ideas:
1. Nanyang Collection Tote Bags – Singaporean Cuisine Edition
A tote bag that's both cute and "very Singaporean"! You can choose designs featuring Bak Kut Teh (pork rib soup) or a Kaya Toast set (coconut jam toast + soft-boiled eggs + Kopi-O coffee).
➤ Everyone will ask where you got it!
2. Egg Noodles & Salted Egg Snacks
A "national dish" of Singaporeans. In the Local Favourites section, you'll find shelves overflowing with egg noodles, Laksa noodles, and salted egg snacks such as:
- IRVINS Salted Egg Fish Skin
- The Golden Duck
- Egg noodles flavored with Laksa / Salted Egg / Mala
3. Merlion Biscuits & Beautifully Packaged Gift Sets
The Merlion – Singapore's symbol – is now on... biscuit boxes! You can choose from various biscuits, cookies, pineapple tarts, or milk candies in exclusive, colorful Merlion boxes.
➤ Great for gifting to relatives – or... keeping as a souvenir.
4. Sauces, Jams & Local Foods
Want to bring the taste of Singapore home? The dry goods section has everything:
- Bottled Laksa sauce
- Traditional Kaya jam
- Dried fish snacks, dried shrimp
- Mixes of spices to cook Bak Kut Teh, Satay…
💡 Quick Tips
- No need to worry about overweight luggage – you can buy at Jewel after checking in your luggage.
- Prices at FairPrice are much better than many other souvenir shops.
- There is a GST Refund counter here if you are eligible!
📌 In Conclusion
Traveling to Singapore isn't just about Orchard shopping or taking pictures with the Merlion – you can also bring the flavors of Nanyang back as gifts. Visit Jewel – admire the Rain Vortex waterfall, and "sweep clean" the FairPrice counter, and you're done!
✈️ Need a detailed list of each item / specific prices? Comment "Interested" for more suggestions!
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