←Book hunt at Bras Basah Complex
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Estimated duration: 75 minutes
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#Book hunt at Bras Basah Complex
“Bring a list of titles or interests; owners know their stock and can often find rare finds in the back.”
About this idea
Bras Basah Complex is an old-school mall beloved by bookworms, artists and collectors. Its floors are packed with second-hand bookshops, Chinese-language stores, stamp and coin dealers, framing services and art-supply outlets. It is a quiet, nostalgic browse that feels a world away from Singapore's glossy malls.
- Location
- Bras Basah Complex, Bras Basah
- When
- Best weekday afternoons; most shops open 11am–7pm
- Address
- 231 Bain St, Singapore 180231
- Fee
- Free
Steps
- 1Enter from Bain Street and take the escalator up
- 2Browse the second-hand and specialist bookshops
- 3Check the stamp, coin and stationery stalls
- 4Pick up art supplies or get a print framed before you leave
What you need
Cash for small dealers
Bring your own
A tote bag for finds
HK$75 HKD
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