Encounter Pastport

Welcome to the first edition of the Encounter Experiences Pastport — a self-guided journey through 13 destinations and partners we've featured over the years on Encounter Singapore.

This isn't a typical souvenir. It's an invitation to step off the beaten path and into the stories behind the people who've kept Singapore's heritage alive — from a family-run optical shop with roots dating back to WWII, to a third-generation kueh chang stall that started under a banyan tree in 1945.

Each stop in the Pastport comes with:

• A short story on the people and history behind the place
• The address and contact details you need to visit
• An exclusive privilege — a discount, a free experience, or a gift — just for Pastport holders

Where you'll go:

• Lim Seah Seng Optical — heritage spectacle-maker since WWII
• Ho Tit Coffee Powder Factory — old-school coffee roastery, est. 1953
• Heng Suay Eating House — nostalgic Singapore-inspired merchandise
• Brauhaus Restaurant & Pub — Singapore's oldest German restaurant, est. 1989
• Pasarfish — wet market seafood heritage tours
• Kim Choo Kueh Zhang — Peranakan rice dumplings since 1945
• Old Habits Cafe — vintage toys, retro collectibles & cafe
• Seng Yew Bookstore — a Bras Basah "City of Books" institution since 1966
• Chen Soon Lee Book Stamp & Coin Centre — traditional Chinese art supplies since 1981
• Hidden Singapore — interactive puzzle-hunt city experiences
• Tanjong Rhu Pau — handmade paus since 1988
• Tatsu Maker Works — linocut prints of Singapore's food culture
• Alcohol Cartel — whisky masterclasses and tastings

How it works:
Simply show your Pastport at each participating partner to redeem your privilege. Most offers are perpetual until expiry, though a few are single-use — so plan your route and make the most of every stop.

Validity: Valid until 31st December 2026.