Iconic Gifts Of Singapore: Where To Buy Souvenir In Changi Airport

 

“Take something home that is truly representing Singaporean from any of these popular local brands, all available in Changi Airport”

Searching for souvenirs that will remind you of the best times in the Lion City when your Singapore trip comes to an end? You can grab them all at once in Changi Airport. Also, we are sure that you will be spoilt by the luxury goods and essentials offered in Changi Airport’s 350 (or more) retail stores too.

So, if you do not have any ideas on where to start, you might need this list prepared by SGMYTRIPS to guide you. Here are some of the most recommended souvenir stores in Changi Airport with some good deal, where you can grab some great souvenirs.

 

ICONIC GIFTS OF SINGAPORE: WHERE TO BUY SOUVENIR IN CHANGI AIRPORT

 


  1. Bengawan Solo

Bengawan Solo is a souvenir shop that is located at Woodlands Singapore. Upon entering the shop, you might get amazed with the interior colour combination which looks vintage and classy. Every furniture and decorations they used in the shop is made of wood, reminiscence the design of a golden age building.

Bengawan Solo is a family business started around 60 years ago, from the mother then slowly pass down to her children. It is a well known souvenir shop which sell wide varieties of  kuehs, cakes and cookies. However in nowaday, Bengawan Solo owns a factory to produce mostly of their bakery goodies due to high market demand. But they still retained the traditional method of making kuehs, as these kuehs are best eaten fresh.

It is a recommendation for you to have a try on their homemade kuehs such as ondeh-ondeh, kueh lapis, kueh dadar, ongol ubi and so on. You will surely be spoilt with the wide varieties of kueh choice of theirs. As a reminder, you need to order these kuehs at least 2 working days in advance before the desired collection date as these kuehs are needed to be served and consumed fresh.

Aside from that, Bengawan Solo also offers irresistible and tempting selections of cookies throughout the year. These cookies might remind you of the Chinese New Year, where wide varieties of common festive cookies are offered on rack. To name some, there are Almond Nut Crunchies, Mini Shrimp Rolls, Peanut Cookies, Pineapple Tarts, Hazelnut Blackcurrent Cookies and many more. All of these cookies are kept fresh in an air-tight container too, in order to avoid from being soft and moistened. The high popularity of these cookies can be seen as they are sold within an hour during the festive occasion.

Available at: Terminal 1, 2, 3,4

 


  1. Fragrance or Bee Cheng Hiang

Bak Kwa or barbecued meat is one of the Singaporean delicacy usually eaten during any celebrations and Chinese New Year. Similar to jerky, bak kwa is also thinly sliced squares of sweet pork embalmed with different kinds of herbs. Every bak kwa manufacturers have their own bak kwa recipe that distinguished them from one another. Well, we are lucky to have two popular shops selling bak kwa in Changi Airport, Fragrance and Bee Cheng Hiang. Both Fragrance and Bee Cheng Hiang offers delicious Bak Kwa throughout the year.

We bet that Bee Cheng Hiang is quite a familiar bak kwa brand to every Chinese people because they will definitely have it during Chinese New Year. It is one of the largest bak kwa manufacturer in Singapore, producing wide varieties of Chinese version bak kwa with a combination of flavours from the five spice powder, soy sauce, oyster sauce and fermented tofu. The texture of Bee Cheng Hiang’s bak kwa is slightly drier than the common bak kwa. Taste pretty sweet and smoky too, suitable for non-picky eaters. Also, there is option of chicken meat bak kwa if you think that pork bak kwa not suitable for your appetite.

On the other hand, Fragrance bak kwa offers more varieties of bak kwa when compared to Bee Cheng Hiang. You can spot sliced pork bak kwa, chicken bak kwa, gold coin bak kwa, chili hallway and honey bak kwa in their shop. These bak kwa of theirs does not contain any artificial preservatives, colouring and flavouring too.

You can get cheaper prices when you purchase in bulk in any of the bak kwa outlets available in Changi Airport. If you cannot decide which bakkwa to go for, you can ask for a small piece of bakkwa to taste before you purchase. So for the next time if you can’t think of anything to buy for your friend when you travelling to Singapore, Bakkwa is the best choice. Not just nice in packaging but yet delicious.

Available at: Terminal 3

 


  1. TWG Tea

TWG Tea will introduce you to a treasure-trove of exotic home-grown branded teas, spices, and fine epicurean product. It is a feast for the eyes at TWG Tea as the interior design of the store is specially designed with beautiful vintage feeling decorations. This helps in creating an old world charm and a sense of luxury atmosphere for every  visitors during their visit or as a great companion for their afternoon tea time. Aiming to provide the visitors with an intuitive and personalized experience, TWG Tea offers every of their visitors with an insight into heritage and history of tea, educating and inspiring them onto their next journey.

The menu of TWG Tea is breath-taking where they offer more than 800 types of tea selections to be chosen. Upon entering the store, you will be surprised with a 11 meter high tea wall, packed with more than 2000 tins of loose tea leaves outsourced from almost every tea producing region around the world. TWG Tea presents their teas classified by colours, which are red, white, yellow, green, blue and black. Aside from that, there are also TWG Tea outlets that sell other kind of beverages, including alcohol.

Not forget to mention TWG Tea’s confectioneries which are great as afternoon tea or as a doorgift. TWG Tea provides one of a kind tea infused chocolate bonbons in 16 different varieties. Some hot selling of these chocolate bonbons include of the White Chocolate Garnished Matcha Nara, Dark Chocolate Jasmine Tea Ganache and Milk Chocolate Ganache with Spice Route Tea. A selection of chocolate truffles, macaroons, shortbread cookies, tea jellies and chocolate bars are also available in TWG Tea too.

Available at: Terminal 1.2.3.4

 


  1. Risis

Risis, a Singaporean local brand defining affordable styles through marriage of technology with nature and art. It is the place where you can pick from a brilliant ranges of jewellery as gift items which could be the pride of the owner. All of the jewellery shine brightly when the light irradiate on it.

If you are looking for something special in Risis, just think of their iconic Gold Plated Orchid. This gift is considered really unique because it shows off the spirit of Singapore, where the national flower of the country is exquisitely made into this meaningful  gift. Moreover, each of these Gold Plated Orchids are made of real orchid blooms from the Renantanda family, which is native to the South-East Asia. Also, these golden flowers can be customized into beautiful jewelleries such as pendants, brooches, earrings, necklaces as well as formal corporate gifts like display plates and picture frames, according to your preference.

 


  1. Raffles Long Bar

Pay a visit to Raffles Long Bar to grab yourself some exciting cocktails before you fly. This iconic long bar of Singapore operates with proud tradition as Home of Singaporean Sling, offering selection of crafted cocktails. You surely will be spoiled with Raffles Long Bar’s wide selections of over 1400 different types of wines, spirits and tobacco products from more than 400 kinds of brands available in their boutique.

Their signature Singapore Sling is widely regarded as the country’s national cocktail. It is first introduced by a Hainanese bartender named Ngiam Tong Boon during the year 1915, in Raffles Singapore. Primarily, Singaporean Sling is a gin-based cocktail with curaçao, Bénédictine, pineapple juice and lime juice. Now, you can even bring home some pre-made Raffles Singapore Sling Base Mix if you would like to savour this unique flavour in the comforts of your own.

The overall bar store decoration is in brown and gold colour which bring a sense of classy and vintage feeling. This famous bar consist of tasting bars and private lounge on the first level for hosting workshops on bartending and also guided tasting purpose.

On the other hand, you can expect to spot nine spirits brands – Absolut, Hennessy, Martell, Penfolds, Dom Perignon, Johnnie Walker, The Macallan, Glenfiddich and Hendrick’s in Raffles Long Bar’s individual boutiques located on the second level too. It is definitely a great place for you to take your outfit of the day picture with such vintage atmosphere.

Available at: Terminal 3

 


  1. Singapore Zoo, Night Safari and Jurong Bird Park Store 

This souvenir store would be a perfect stop for the little children. At the store, you will be immersed in a tropical rainforest environment populated with more than 150 different types of items to choose from. It featured almost everything from keychains, mugs and t-shirts to a menagerie of stuffed animals doll of various sizes.

For the most special Singaporean gift of all, search for Ah Meng, a magnificent orang utan. that is also the most popular resident in Singapore Zoo. We are sure that you definitely want to go for the biggest doll you can carry, in order to have plenty of smiles while boarding the plane.

 


  1. GIFT byChangi Airport

GIFT by Changi Airport is a souvenir shop of Changi Airport which offers a wide range of specially curated travel lifestyle products. Here in GIFT, you will surely be spoilt with selections of designed items to exclusive travel products which evoke a sense of wanderlust.

These thoughtful gifts celebrates the best of Singapore and Singapore’s creative in their design. It carries lots of products from Singapore’s The Art Faculty, Tiong Bahru sketches, Hush Candles x Changi’s candle blends and merchandises designed by Yip Yew Chong.

 


  1. Discover Singapore

Discover Singapore is specially created to celebrate all the wonders you have experience on your Singapore trip. This is the store where you can purchase some excellent quality souvenirs which embody the Lion City’s most popular icons. From the notable Merlion mementos to  delicious pre-packed Singaporean  delicacies, there is always something for everyone visiting to the store.

Besides that, there are also selections of Singapore related design batik print and vintage coffee cup set available in the store too. These wonderful goodies are all-time favorite gifts that will be well loved, especially for the elders.

So, next time if you wish to get some local souvenir for your family or friend, Discover Singapore is the best place for you to get them.

Available at: Terminal 1,2,3,4

 

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