What are the best souvenirs in Singapore and what should we buy?

Because of the rich culture of this country, the souvenirs of Singapore have a lot of variety, most of them are made up of food and handicrafts, and most of them are local and made by the people of Singapore. The people and the government of Singapore have tried to commercialize most of their products such as food, handicrafts, etc. and make them available to the tourists of this country due to the fact that their country is a tourist destination.

Choosing souvenirs while traveling may not seem easy, and you probably need a guide list from which you can buy your souvenirs. Therefore, in this article, we have tried to tell you what Singapore souvenirs are and mention several of the best and most famous souvenirs of this country.

What is the best souvenir of Singapore?

If we want to name the best Singapore souvenirs, it includes Peranakan, Merlion, orchid flower, fabric, minted coins, Kaya jam, tea and other foods, which we have explained below to get a better understanding of Singapore souvenirs. For better categorization, we have divided Singapore souvenirs into handicrafts and edibles.

Singapore craft souvenirs

Part of Singapore’s souvenirs are its handicrafts, which can be souvenirs for yourself and your friends and acquaintances. In the following, we have introduced some of the best handicraft souvenirs in Singapore so that you can decide to buy the best option.

Peranakan handicrafts

These handicrafts come from the Chinese and immigrant ethnic culture called Peranakans, and now not only have opened a special place in the hearts of Singaporeans, but most people in the world have also fallen in love with their products, so that Peranakan handicrafts are considered to be one of the best souvenirs in Singapore.

From cloth with extremely beautiful designs and handmade slippers to porcelain and kitchenware, all of which are famous for their special designs. Their hand-made pottery is considered one of the most beautiful souvenirs in Singapore, which will surely win your heart with different colors, and if you can safely carry them during your trip, you must buy them. If you are interested in these handicrafts, then you can add visiting the Peranakan Museum to your tourism list during your trip to Singapore.

Sights of Singapore

Merlion statue

Anything that has the shape and image of the Merlion becomes a Singaporean souvenir. Merlion is the name of the most important symbol of the country of Singapore, so that its shape can be found in most of the objects and even foods of this country. The shape of a mythical creature whose head is a lion and whose body is a fish. Its lion part refers to the meaning of Singapore’s name, which means “Lion City”, and its fish part is a symbol of the country’s main attraction, which was once a village with fishermen.

In Singapore, you can find goods such as ornaments, decorations, cups, pens, toys, magnets, tabletop figurines, and even foods like chocolate in this shape, which are very popular. In a way, it can be said that this statue is the most original and best souvenir of Singapore. You can also find them in all souvenir shops, including shops in Chinatown. In fact, to see the big Merlion statue, you can go to the Merlion Park in Singapore to see this important symbol in a larger size while water is gushing from its mouth and take a photo.

Orchid flower

Since the orchid is known as the national flower of Singapore, you can find many products and souvenirs with this shape of this flower or even its derivatives. Products such as imitation jewelry and 24 carat gold, earrings, ornaments such as brooches, cologne, photo frames and various decorative pendants can be purchased as Singapore souvenirs.

The interesting thing about orchid jewelry is that sometimes they use the orchid flower itself to make and decorate the jewelry. By getting gold on it, as a cover, they make the flower last longer on jewelry, which is mostly produced by RISIS company. This idea was discovered in 1960 by a Singaporean chemist who could preserve the orchid flowers that were a gift for his fiancee and inadvertently become a famous souvenir of Singapore.

Fabrics and textiles

The textiles and fabrics of this country are always among the most famous souvenirs of Singapore in East Asia and it is impossible not to mention them in this list. Fabrics with various shapes, designs and colors that are used for clothes, sofa cushions, covers for all kinds of items, etc.

One of their most famous fabrics, which is special for bringing souvenirs, is called “batik”. This fabric is made of linen or silk and is produced in a patterned way. Many of the local and traditional clothes of Singaporeans are also made of this type of fabric and they all have interesting designs and patterns that attract the eyes of every viewer. Clothing made with batik fabric is often different shirts for men and skirts and dresses for women. In addition to being beautiful, these clothes are tailored to the culture and climate of Singapore and are very comfortable and cool, and can be called one of the best souvenirs in Singapore. Fabrics and textiles can be purchased at Arab Street near Bugis MRT Station and Serangoon Road in Little India.

Singapore Pressed Pennies

Another famous souvenir of Singapore is minted coins. In various tourist places in Singapore, there are machines where you can mint coins for yourself and take them to your friends to enjoy their special souvenirs. Oval-shaped coins known as “Singapore minted pennies” are often minted with the country’s iconic designs. These coins can definitely be mentioned as the most memorable souvenirs of Singapore. Places where you can find coin-operated machines are:

Singapore Zoo, Jurong Bird Park, Singapore Botanic Gardens, National Museum of Singapore, Singapore Coin and Banknote Museum, Sentosa World Resorts, Suntech City Mall and Universal Studios Singapore.

Tiger Balm

Tiger Balm is so famous in Singapore that we couldn’t help but include it in our list. This souvenir is actually a kind of therapeutic souvenir. It was early in the ancient Chinese Empire that Tiger Balm was brought to Singapore by a Chinese herbalist and quickly became famous for its healing properties. This ointment or herbal medicine has an immediate effect on pain relief and therefore it is widely used for home remedies and has met with people’s favor. Tiger Balm, which is older than Singapore itself, has now become a big brand and 20 million units are mass-produced annually. This herbal medicine is produced in the form of ointment, gel, liquid, and spray, and you can bring it as a practical souvenir for your friends who may suffer from muscle pain, etc., so that their good prayers are always behind you.

Edible souvenirs of Singapore

If the people around you are happy with delicious and special foods, or if you are the type of person who likes to bring the taste of your trip with you, we suggest that you do not neglect the food souvenirs of Singapore.

Kaya jam

Kaya is the name of a popular jam in this country and it has become so famous that it is considered one of the souvenirs of Singapore. This green jam is made from coconut milk, eggs, sugar and candan leaves. Kaya toast with butter and toast is a favorite and national breakfast of Singaporeans, served with a cup of tea or coffee.

If you order kaya test in a coffee shop, it is likely to be served with a bowl of honey poached egg. You can use this Singapore souvenir, which is also known as coconut jam, in making various desserts and cakes. You can get Kaya jam from all stores all over Singapore.

Singapore tea

If you can write a list of the names of the countries that produce the best tea in the world, the name of Singapore will definitely appear in this list. This country produces more than 800 different types of tea, which can certainly be called one of the best souvenirs of Singapore.

One of the most famous teas in this country is called TWG, and it is considered a famous souvenir of Singapore, which has been produced since 1837 and is one of the most well-known tea brands in the world. In addition to beautiful and different packaging, you can find numerous flavors such as English Earl Grey, chocolate, mountain tea, citrus, mint, spicy, white, yellow and red teas. These are only a small part of the products of this brand that you can buy in its stores and even test before buying in some of its branches.

Pandan Chiffon Cake

One of the most famous souvenirs in Singapore that you cannot taste and not like is the pandan chiffon cake. This sponge cake, which is also called green cake, has many fans in Singapore and has also attracted a lot of attention from tourists. Pandan chiffon is very popular in other eastern countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong and also in European countries such as the Netherlands, and that is why it has become a souvenir of Singapore.

This cake is made with flour, eggs, sugar, butter or margarine and flavored with pandanus amaryllifus leaf extract, which in addition to good taste, also has a unique aroma. The best type of this cake in Singapore is the Bengawan Solo confectionery chain, which cooks thousands of them daily. If you want to bring this delicious cake to Iran, you can buy it at the airport.

dry fruits

What is very popular in our own Iran and is considered one of Singapore’s souvenirs is these dried fruits. Tropical fruits are often dried in this country, fruits that grow in tropical areas and are often sweeter and more intense in taste. From familiar fruits such as bananas, mangoes and pineapples to papayas, which are not very familiar at least to Iranians, and buying them can be a new experience for you.

Before buying, you can test the fruits and you can also ask the seller about their drying model. One of the advantages of this Singapore souvenir is its high durability, which you can take anywhere you want without worrying about it getting damaged. You can get dried fruits from supermarkets and convenience stores all over Singapore.

last word

Singaporean souvenirs are mostly edible and transporting them may seem a little difficult, that’s why we didn’t include some of them in this list, such as mango pudding, pineapple tart, and pepper shrimp roll, which might be a problem to bring safely to Iran. So our preference is that you eat these delicious foods right there and only bring the memory of it with you to Iran.

Buying souvenirs is always an integral and exciting part of traveling, and the colorful markets of Singapore are the perfect place for this. These markets have such a variety of products that they will definitely send the most picky buyers home satisfied. Sometimes the variety is so high that it may be more difficult for you to choose Singapore souvenirs; So if you have traveled to this beautiful and authentic country personally or with a Singapore tour, help us complete this list and choose better souvenirs.