The Best Places to Buy Souvenirs in Singapore
With a booming tourist industry, there is no shortage of ways to commemorate your trip to Singapore. Here we’ve rounded up a list of places to find souvenirs scattered across the city, at various price points. One is even open 24 hours!
Bugis Street Market
Market
An extension of the Bugis Street made famous by Leonard Cohen, here you’ll find the Bugis Street Market. With hundreds of tightly packed stalls, this market feels a bit like Bangkok’s Chatuchak market. Here you’ll find a great selection of cheap souvenirs including Singapore printed tote bags, T-shirts, purses, sunglasses and more. What many people don’t realise is that there are multiple floors, so head upstairs to get the full experience.
Chinatown
Store
Chinatown
Chinatown is the best neighbourhood for the budget traveller, with everything from cheap food to accommodation to souvenirs. Head to Pagoda Street, where you’ll find a mix of cliche Singapore kitsch — think t-shirts with the slogan “Singapore is a FINE city” with a list of things you can be fined for, or Merlions in every conceivable iteration. If you need to buy souvenirs in bulk, look out for the store ‘3 for $10’.
Pagoda Street | © Jimmyweee/Flickr
Mustafa Centre
Shop, Shopping Mall
Haji Lane
Haji Lane
Haji Lane is the place to head for more subtle souvenirs. The narrow alley of shophouses is home to many local designers. Here you’ll find all kinds of jewellery, clothing and accessories that may not have “Singapore” printed on them, but they were actually made here.
Haji Lane | © Jnzl’s Photos/Flickr
Lucky Plaza
Store, Shop, Shopping Mall
Joo Chiat Complex
Shopping Mall
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