15 Must-Have Gifts to Impress this Chinese New Year 

Mandarin Oriental, Singapore presents the Sweet Abundance collection—a trio of exquisite cakes crafted to enhance your festive celebrations. This delightful assortment includes treats that symbolise wealth and success, renewal and joy, as well as happiness. Each cake is meticulously designed to capture the essence of the season, making the Sweet Abundance collection a perfect gift or indulgence for yourself. Celebrate the Lunar New Year with these dainty creations that blend traditional flavours with contemporary elegance.

 This is a bespoke gift, where recipients can select from a diverse range of experiences in the DayAway portfolio. From rejuvenating spa treatments to enjoying poolside drinks at the city’s best hotels, this is the ideal choice for the individual who loves to have options, offering them the freedom and flexibility to choose their own indulgence. Starting at $50, senders are free to specify any amount, which their recipients can then use to spend across a wide selection of experiences on the platform. Prefer to hand-deliver your gift? Add our gifting materials package, which includes a beautifully designed gift bag, a physical voucher, and elegant tissue paper for that extra-special touch.

As a local favourite, Mr. Bucket brings an artisanal touch to the festivities, offering a sophisticated and memorable alternative to traditional Chinese New Year goodies with its limited-edition Bon Bon Box of 12. Beautifully presented in an elegant hard case, this exquisite collection features unique flavours like Pistachio Kataifi, Mango Sago, and Pineapple Tart, reimagined with a modern twist to celebrate the season. 

Elevate your gift-giving with Bacha Coffee’s Grand Mandarin Coffee Hamper, a luxurious ensemble curated to delight the most discerning coffee aficionados with a selection of Bacha Coffee’s finest single-origin coffees, each chosen to complement the festive season’s rich flavours. The set also includes a beautifully crafted Bacha Coffee Scoop in horn, a cotton coffee filter, and raw coffee sugar crystals, ensuring every cup is brewed to perfection. Fill your space with warmth with the Song of Saba Candle, transforming every coffee ritual into a celebration of taste and tradition. 

The Blissful Hamper from Raffles Hotel Singapore is the ultimate festive gift, blending heritage and indulgence. Priced at $528, this luxurious hamper is brimming with gourmet delights symbolising prosperity and good fortune. Highlights include a bottle of Villa Cernal Primocolle Chianti Classico from Tuscany, alongside Raffles specialties like Orh Nee Cookies, Pineapple Tarts and Bak Kwa. Traditional treats like Australian 2-Head Abalone pair beautifully with Jasmine Tea and Concentrated Bird’s Nest for a refined touch of wellness to a meaningful gift that embodies the abundance and joy of Lunar New Year.

The Radiant Fortune Bloom Box from the city’s go-to florist, The Floral Atelier, is a stunning arrangement of vibrant pink peonies and majestic dragon willows, beautifully presented in an exclusive auspicious red box. Rich in symbolism, the peony — often celebrated in Chinese art and culture — represents wealth, beauty, and prosperity, making it the perfect centrepiece for this festive season. Thoughtfully designed to convey transformational good fortune and prosperity, this luxurious flower box is a meaningful way to share blessings and celebrate with loved ones this Lunar New Year.

Treat your loved ones to a luxurious therapeutic body treatment designed to rejuvenate the body and mind after the hustle and bustle of festive celebrations. This revitalising experience includes a soothing body wrap infused with anti-inflammatory herbal essential oils, paired with a mini facial and a hydrating face mask. The highlight is a lapis lazuli stone massage, crafted to release deep muscle tension and melt away stress, leaving the body fully restored. Perfect as a thoughtful gift, this pampering session blends relaxation with wellness – an ideal way to start the Year of the Snake with balance and serenity.

Elevate your celebrations with the exclusive MASI Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, now adorned in a stunning Year of the Snake limited-edition design. This exceptional Amarone is a masterpiece of Italian winemaking, hailing from the iconic Valpolicella region. Rich, velvety, and full-bodied, it delivers layers of dark cherry, dried plum, and warm spices that pair perfectly with festive dishes like roasted meats or braised delicacies. The bespoke packaging, featuring intricate snake motifs in auspicious red and gold, makes it an exquisite gift or a centerpiece for your Lunar New Year table.

For a truly unique offering, consider gifting the Perfume Creation Atelier at Maison 21G. This immersive experience allows recipients to craft their own signature fragrance, celebrating both creativity and personalisation. As part of the Chinese New Year tradition of bringing fortune and individuality to one’s life, this gift is a symbol of transformation and new beginnings – making it a standout choice for those who appreciate artistry and bespoke experiences.

Add a playful twist to your Chinese New Year with Thirsty’s ‘Huat’s Up’ Craft Beer Gift Box. This unique set includes nine cans of the crowd-favourite ‘Got Buy Got Hope’ Singaporean Lager, each wrapped in vibrant designs featuring randomly assigned 4D lottery numbers, infusing every sip with a touch of local charm. Far from the usual Lunar New Year treats, this lively gift box promises refreshing craft beer and a conversation starter in one. Whether you’re toasting with friends or surprising someone special, it’s a great way to bring good vibes to the celebrations. 

Share prosperity and elegance with your loved ones with The Capitol Kempinski Prosperity Hamper. Encased in a limited-edition Lunar New Year briefcase box, this exquisite gift features a curated selection of festive treats, including pineapple tarts and walnut cookies presented in a premium two-tier tin, truffle shrimp rolls, love letter pastries, Skylight Australia abalone, and a jar of premium X.O sauce. To elevate the experience, the set also includes a bottle of La Tordera Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut and a Mist Valley tea set with four refined blends.

Give the fitness enthusiast in your life the gift of style this Lunar New Year with Lululemon’s Lunar New Year Everywhere Belt Bag, a chic choice from the brand adored by Singaporeans that are always on the move. Crafted from recycled materials and designed in a bold red to symbolise prosperity and good fortune, this limited-edition bag offers the perfect pop of colour for all seasons. Its water-repellent fabric, 1-liter capacity, and exterior pocket make it both practical and durable, while the adjustable strap allows for versatile styling. 

Give the gift of radiant, refreshed skin this Chinese New Year with a deeply hydrating facial that’s perfect for starting the year with a glow. This luxurious 75-minute treatment features a powerful plumping effect using ceramides to repair the skin’s moisture barrier and rebuild its natural defences. With four types of hyaluronic acid to deeply hydrate every layer of the skin and Boletus extract to stimulate natural hyaluronic acid production, this technical facial leaves the complexion revitalized, smooth, and luminous. 

The Serpentine Enigma Double Ring from Risis makes an exquisite gift for Chinese New Year, symbolising transformation and renewal. Its serpent-inspired design, featuring two bands with curves that reflect the grace of nature’s most mysterious creature, embodies rebirth and strength. Ethically-made and handcrafted in 18K Yellow Gold and set with lush green Chrome Diopside gemstones, this striking piece exudes confidence and empowerment to celebrate new milestones in the coming year.