Subida Souvenirs - Valencia

If there's a chance for you to visit the peaceful and quiet town of Valencia, then you should definitely visit the souvenir shop in Valencia. The Subida Souvenirs shop has many variations of great local products. You may press the buzzer on your way in because the staff might be at the back office doing their job, making good crafts.

We have also borrowed two of the famous local toys made out of bamboo sticks. These toys are very famous is the old times especially to young kids.

These two products became part of every locals' childhood life. The "Takarang" or bamboo stilts (in the left picture) and the "ligiron" in the right picture) were both very common back in the old rugged days.

As you enter, you will be surprised by the things and pieces of good stuff you will see inside. We immediately took some photos the moment we got inside. Though the ambiance is great, you must increase your camera exposure as the inside of the building is quite dim. Now, it is time for you to use your photography skills, whether amateur or not.

The products that were displayed were very eye-catching that all of it urged our hands to touch them all. They have also displayed lots of peculiar and exotic arts ranging from figurines to paintings. They also offer accessories for your body and for the things you own. They also sell handmade crafts which were featured in many of the social media platforms. 

They also sell fabulous bags and wallets that are totally great to be taken home and showcase to your friends.

On the second floor of the building, we saw other arts made by an eccentric artist of which we don't know yet. However, all we could say is that the artist is truly gifted and talented.

We had a little chance of reminiscing one of our childhood memory by borrowing and playing with the two local toys outside. We had so much fun playing these toys under the heat of the sun.

How to get here?

You may use your own transportation and directly access the main road from Dumaguete City going to Valencia. If you will have public transportation instead, you may need to find first the jeepney terminal going to Valencia. From there, you will have a 20-30 minute trip. Ask the jeepney driver that you will stop by at the Subida Souvenirs shop.


Location: Bong-ao, Valencia, Negros Oriental