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Chinese New Year is around the corner and if you're looking to do some last-minute shopping in Singapore, we've got you covered.
Here are some places we visited for some quick festive shopping.
Takashimaya
Photo by Megan Michael.
Photo by Megan Michael.
Takashimaya's Lunar New Year Festive Celebration will run till Jan. 27.
The fair has over 60 brands, including Mdm Ling Bakery and Kele.
The best part? The fair is air-conditioned, making for a comfortable shopping experience.
Here's what we found:
- Pineapple tarts (from S$13.80 to S$29.80)
- Almond cookies (from S$19.80 to S$28.80)
- Love letters (from S$20.80 to S$28.80)
- Prawn rolls (from S$17.80 to S$28.80)
Photo by Charlize Kon.
Photo by Charlize Kon.
Photo by Charlize Kon.
Word of advice for claustrophobes: It can get very crowded.
Chinatown
Vicinity of Chinatown Point
Within the vicinity are bak kwa shops like Bee Cheng Hiang, Lim Chee Guan and Fragrance.
These are the prices for their freshly made bak kwa.
- Bee Cheng Hiang (S$44.40 for 600 grams)
- Lim Chee Guan (S$40 for 500 grams)
- Fragrance (S$37.62 for 600 grams)
Photo by Charlize Kon.
Bee Cheng Hiang also sells goodies like:
- Love letters (S$15)
- Shrimp rolls (S$28.80)
- Pineapple tarts (S$23.80)
- Almond cookies (S$20.80)
Photo by Charlize Kon.
Fragrance has goodies like:
- Shrimp rolls (S$19)
- Almond cookies (S$7.50)
Photo by Charlize Kon.
Chinatown Street Market
Photo by Charlize Kon.
Chinatown Street Market is home to three streets: Pagoda Street, Temple Street and Sago Street.
No need to fret — these streets are all conveniently located just a five to 10-minute walk from Chinatown MRT station.
During the Chinese New Year period, the shops along the market sell:
- Pineapple tarts (from S$3.50 to S$9)
- Shrimp rolls (from S$6 to S$11.80)
- Almond cookies (from S$5 to S$10)
Photo by Megan Michael.
Photo by Megan Michael.
Photo by Megan Michael.
Bak kwa shop, Hu Zhen Long is here as well, selling bak kwa for S$39 for 500 grams.
Photo by Megan Michael.
For the budget-conscious, we noticed that most goodies were under S$20
That said, the stalls can feel repetitive, with similar tidbits, décor, and snacks on offer.
Pro-tip: Take your time to stroll through the entire market to compare prices and promotions before making any purchases.
Top image by Megan Michael.
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