Places to shop for Chinese New Year 2022
14/01/2022
3.6 min read
Our Chinese New Year celebrations may be smaller this year, but that doesn’t mean that we should be any less excited for this festive occasion. We’ve rounded up some CNY must-haves to usher in the Year of the Tiger, as well as some recommendations on where to find them! 🙌
(P.S: While you’re doing your CNY prep, don’t forget to book a place for reunion dinner on Chinese New Year Eve too! We’ve also come up with a list of restaurants you should definitely check out, and our cars are always available for rental so you can commute with your family safely.)
CNY Decor: to bring good fortune into your home
01 • CGS Party
(Photo: CGS Party)
This party shop tucked away in Kinex has shelves and shelves of party goods and decorations — with the amount of variety that’s provided here, you can be sure to find the perfect lanterns or hanging scrolls that will bring some spice and ‘huat’ into your home. 🧨
📍 Address: 11 Tanjong Katong Rd, #03-16/17/18 KINEX, Singapore 437157
⏰ Opening hours: Mon to Sat, 10.30am – 8.30pm | Sun, 10.30am – 7.30pm
🚙 Nearest parking: Kinex Mall
🌐 Website: https://www.cgsparty.com/
02 • Chopsticks Store
(Photo: Salt & Light)
Notice anything different about the decorations found at Chopsticks Store? This shop located in Chinatown specialises in selling Christian CNY Decorations. The decorations, complete with Bible-inspired greetings, are specially designed by the owners themselves and have received an overwhelming response from customers who love the uniqueness of their products. 🤗
📍 Address: 24 Sago Street, Singapore 059020
⏰ Opening hours: 9am – 8.30pm daily
🚙 Nearest parking: Chinatown Point, Upper Cross Street
🌐 Website: http://www.chopsticks.store/
CNY Snacks: for guests who come to bai-nian
01 • Ah Mah Homemade Cake
(Photo: Hazeldiary)
Adorable tiger-shaped pineapple cookies? Say no more. This year, Ah Mah Homemade Cake is offering a special selection of tiger themed goodies — aptly named Hoo Hoo Cookies and Hoo Hoo Orange Cake. Not only are these cute snacks a feast for the eyes, they’re decadent and tasty enough to wow every single one of your guests. 😍
📍 Address: #B1-46, 60 Paya Lebar Rd, Singapore 409051 (more outlets here)
⏰ Opening hours: 10.30am – 9pm daily
🚙 Nearest parking: Paya Lebar Square
🌐 Website: https://www.ah-mah.com.sg/
02 • Little Nonya’s Cookies
(Photo: The Honeycombers)
Enjoy authentic, traditionally-made CNY snacks such as kueh bangkit, almond cookies and pineapple tarts by Little Nonya’s Cookies. The nostalgic flavours make these little treats super hard to resist — if you’re not careful, you may end up finishing them all before your guests get to try any! 😆
📍 Address: 228 Changi Road, Icon @ Changi, #01-07, Singapore 419741 (more outlets here)
⏰ Opening hours: 10am – 8pm daily
🚙 Nearest parking: Parking on-site
🌐 Website: http://littlenonyascookies.com/
CNY Clothes for the whole family
01 • YeoMama Batik
(Photo: YeoMama Batik)
Get bold this CNY with the brightly colored motifs of YeoMama Batik! With stunning hues and interesting patterns printed onto your outfits, your family is guaranteed to turn heads and be the star of every house visit. 👨👩👦
📍 Address: 65 Ubi Road 1 #01-87 Oxley Bizhub 1, Singapore 408729
⏰ Opening hours: Wed to Fri, 2pm – 7pm | Sat to Sun, 12pm – 7pm
🚙 Nearest parking: Parking on-site
🌐 Website: https://yeomamabatik.com/
02 • Le Petit Society
(Photo: Le Petit Society)
Leave it to this award-winning baby & kids clothing brand to come up with a variety of options for the entire family — from newborns to grandparents! We’re absolutely loving the delicate prints paired with the subtle color scheme, and these matching outfits will be perfect for any CNY #OOTD pic. 📸
📍 Address: 290 Orchard Rd, #05-35 Paragon Shopping Centre, Singapore 238859
⏰ Opening hours: 10am – 8pm daily
🚙 Nearest parking: Parking on-site
🌐 Website: https://www.lepetitsociety.com/
Time to grab your shopping bags and head out to do some festive shopping! Download GetGo now to rent a car from $3/hour and use code G50BLOG to get 50% off* (capped at $8) your first drive.
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Xin Nian Kuai Le, GetGoers!
Ella 🍊