Best Souvenirs to Buy in Singapore
Although Singapore lacks natural resources, it has become the financial and trade center of Southeast Asia by virtue of its port advantage. Singapore attracts a large number of tourists from all over the world every year. In addition to tourist attractions, Singapore has a lot of special products and souvenirs worth bringing back to your country. This article Best Souvenirs to Buy in Singapore will show you must-buy specialties and souvenirs in Singapore.
1. Dry Sliced Meat
Dry Sliced Meat is an indispensable food for Singaporeans during the Lunar New Year. The recommended brands are Bee Cheng Hiang and Lim Chee Guan. Bee Cheng Hiang originated in Singapore in 1933 and mainly sells meat products such as pork jerky and chicken jerky. The delicious jerky must use three-layered meat, sliced into thin slices, marinated in fish sauce, sugar and other spices, and then baked with charcoal until it is tender and slightly crisp. There are a variety of flavors of dried meat to choose from, such as chili pork, BBQ chicken, black pepper beef, BBQ bacon, etc. Generally, you can buy it in Chinatown. Dry sliced meat are good souvenirs for your family or friends.
2. Kaya Sauce
Kaya sauce is a very unique dessert material in Singapore and Malaysia. It is made from coconut milk, eggs, sugar and butter. It can be spread on bread like butter. If you enjoyed kaya sauce toast when you were in Singapore, you can consider bringing a bottle of kaya jam back home. The most famous brand is Ya Kun, with branches all over the island. Yakun Kaya Sauce is a 50-year-old golden brand in Singapore.
3. White Coffee
White coffee is usually made of expensive and selected coffee beans, and is completely free of impurities, such as wheat grains, maize grains, etc. White coffee can be brewed directly without any additives during the production process. The most common brand of white coffee is Old Town, which is sold in supermarkets in Singapore. This is suitable for coffee lovers.
4. Medicine Oil & Ointment
Singapore is famous for its medicinal oil and ointment, which is the best gift for the elder in the family. Crocodile oil is a natural substance extracted from crocodile fat. It not only has a powerful healing effect, but also is a beauty product that reduces scars and moisturizes the skin. Tiger Balm Pain Relieving Ointment can effectively reduce pain, redness and swelling, soothe muscle pain, and eliminate redness and itching caused by mosquito bites. Popular products also include Seabed Iron Tree Oil, Herbal Oil, Safflower Oil, White Tree Oil, Lion Oil, etc.
5. Fashion Bags
Charles & Keith is the most representative brand of fashion trends in Singapore. Founded in 1996, this brand, known as little CK, has now grown to more than 400 branches around the world, and its products include shoes, handbags, accessories, clothing and so on. Prices are close to the people and new products emerge one after another. You can find this young Local brand at Marina Bay Sands at B2-96 on the canal floor.
6. Merlion ornaments
The Merlion is a landmark building in Singapore, and the Merlion ornaments are souvenirs and small gifts that are popular among tourists. There are various Merlion souvenirs such as keychains, decorations, cups, etc. Orchard Road, Chinatown and other places have small shops that specialize in selling this kind of souvenirs. They are cute and easy to carry.
7. Snack
The Salted Egg series chips, with its unforgettable crispy taste and innovative fish skin preparation method, have become a kind of popular snack in Southeast Asia and even the world. The wonderful combination of traditional fish skin and modern mayonnaise forms a delicious snack that tempts people to treat it as a must-try snack for a trip to Singapore, so be sure to fill your bag with it before leaving Singapore.
