10 Best Souvenirs to Buy In Singapore

Souvenirs to Buy In Singapore
Singapore is one of the most-visited cities in the world. 18.5 million international tourists visited Singapore last year and this number would only increase with every passing year. Singapore is the 2nd most visited city in the Asia-Pacific and 5th in the world. Tourism is thus one of the major industries that provide a strong support system to the economy of this island city. Whoever comes to visit here, takes back some beautiful things as a souvenir to keep them at their place. These souvenirs would remind them about the days spent in Singapore forever. Also as a gift for loved ones these souvenirs would be a great pick.

Here is a list if the stunning souvenirs to buy in Singapore:

Kaya Jam

This is perhaps the most famous souvenir of Singapore. It is a kind of jam made from coconut milk and eggs. You can return home and still enjoy this delicacy that is famous in Singapore. Also, as a gift, this will be cherished among your friends. Just walk into any supermarket in Singapore and take as many jars as you wish.

Merlion Souvenirs

Merlion is the fierce and aggressive man-made creature that is half lion and half mermaid. The lion head symbolizes the original name of this island city, i.e., Singapura while the mermaid portion represents the origin of Singapore as a fishing village. You will find many souvenirs like t-shirts, keychains, refrigerator magnet, ashtrays, etc. carrying this beautiful creature in design or print.

Perfumes

Orchid is the national flower of Singapore and here you will find many perfumes made from the enticing aroma of orchids. Buy these enthralling orchid perfumes for your loved ones and also don’t forget to keep some for yourself.

TWG Tea

TWG Tea is a local brand that has made its mark over the world. They sell over 800 varieties of tea and thus you must buy some amazing tea varieties from here. As a gift for the tea-lovers, what can be more flattering than this one?

Singapore Sling

It is a famous refreshing drink that was created by a bartender who used to work in the Raffles Hotel. In the early 20th century, he made a cocktail made from gin, orange juice, lime juice, pineapple juice, and cherry brandy. Although you will find the recipe online and make it yourself at home but there is immense joy in having a famous drink that you have brought from the place it originated. Thus, as a gift also these bottles would be highly enjoyed.

Laksa Paste

For those people in your vicinity who are foodies or who love to cook – laksa paste would be the perfect gift. This paste is a perfect blend of Malay and Chinese cuisine. It is a traditional Peranakan noodle soup made of laksa leaves, lemongrass, prawn paste, and coconut milk. For the tourists, the soup base is frozen and sold as a ready-to-cook paste.

Tiger Balms

This balm would be a thoughtful souvenir to take back home. Tiger balm is a famous home remedy for muscle pains and aches. It is an herbal ointment and its effectiveness is high. Do you know over 20 million jars of tiger balms are sold every year? Now that speaks of its effectiveness- right? It is available in cream, gel, spray, and liquid forms.

Pandan Cake

This cake type is famous across Southeast Asia. In Singapore, it is like an iconic snack. As per the reports of CNN, Pandan cake is also known as the national cake of Singapore. You can find the best Pandan cakes in Singapore in Bengawan Solo or Prima Deli.

Kebaya

It is always great to bring a piece of the culture of some foreign land home while you are on a tour. You can bring kebaya home as a souvenir from Singapore. Kebaya is a traditional Indonesian costume and it uses Chinese silk. One can say this costume shows a combination of Chinese and Malay culture.

Salted Egg Fish Skin

In Singapore, people are almost obsessed with salted eggs. This particular salted egg fish skin is a very popular snack in Singapore and you can buy lots of them to savor later at home and to gift others. You may also take some egg potato chips as well.

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