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30 Unique Souvenirs You Should Buy and Where to Buy

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If you are traveling to Hong Kong, you can't miss to buy some special souvenirs in Hong Kong! Because Hong Kong is definitely a shopper's paradise, it's easy to find some must-have products that are unique to Hong Kong.

For example, when you go to supermarkets, shopping centers in tourist areas, or small stores on the street, you can find different types of stores selling a variety of products with Hong Kong characteristics.

Because there are a lot of must-buy souvenirs in different areas of Hong Kong, we have utilized this article to compile a "Hong Kong Must-Buy Souvenir Recommendation List". So that you can put the most Hong Kong characteristics of the products, such as: Hong Kong must buy drinks, Hong Kong must buy snacks, Hong Kong supermarkets must buy products, a total of more than 30 kinds of Hong Kong's most popular souvenirs, so that you can put the most Hong Kong characteristics of the products brought home in one go!

Must-buy souvenirs in Hong Kong

Hong Kong souvenir recommendations – must-buy drinks in supermarkets

VITA Lemon Tea – VITA VLT

According to unofficial statistics, Hong Kong people consume more than 1 million cups of lemon tea every day, including lemon tea sold in Hong Kong style cafes and lemon tea sold in paper packets in supermarkets.

Among the many brands of carton lemon tea, "Vita Lemon Tea" has the flavor that most closely resembles the taste of lemon tea served in Hong Kong style cafes. Vita Lemon Tea not only maintains the sweetness of Hong Kong Style Lemon Tea, but also adds the tartness of lemon, because it can perfectly restore the true flavor of Hong Kong Style Lemon Tea.

In other words, if you have friends who love lemon tea from Hong Kong style cafes, then Vita Lemon Tea is a must-have gift during your trip to Hong Kong.

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VITA Lemon Tea – VITA VLT

Where to buy: Supermarket/convenience store
Supermarket/convenience store branch address: Wellcome Supermarket / 7 Eleven

Things to pay attention to before buying: Lemon tea is a liquid product, even a pack of lemon tea in a carton is already 250 grams. If you plan to buy something to take home as a souvenir to a friend, you should pay attention to whether there is enough space in the suitcase before purchasing.

Hong Kong style instant milk tea – Lipton Gold

Another popular drink in Hong Kong is Hong Kong style instant milk tea. But why has Hong Kong Style Instant Milk Tea become one of the must-have souvenirs in Hong Kong?

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Lipton Gold Hong Kong style instant milk tea

The reason is that the process of brewing Hong Kong-style milk tea is very complicated, and you need to have Hong Kong-style tea restaurants dedicated utensils to 100% restore the flavor of Hong Kong-style milk tea. In other words, it is not easy for the average person to brew a cup of Hong Kong-style milk tea at home.

However, since Lipton launched "Hong Kong Style Instant Milk Tea Lipton Gold" to Hong Kong supermarkets, you can basically have a cup of Hong Kong Style Milk Tea anytime, anywhere. Because of this, "Hong Kong Style Instant Milk Tea Lipton Gold" has become one of the most popular souvenirs in Hong Kong, and is often ranked as the first on the "Hong Kong Must-Buy Gift List".

Where to buy: supermarket
Supermarket/convenience store branch address: Wellcome Supermarket

Things to pay attention to before buying: Lipton Gold has a variety of Hong Kong-style milk teas with different flavors, some are sweeter and some are lighter. We recommend that you try different flavors first before buying a large amount at once to take home as souvenirs.

The most popular Hong Kong must-buy souvenir – Tempo tissues

Tempo tissue paper is characterized by its soft and tough material, which does not break easily even when wet, making it not only the most popular brand of tissue paper in Hong Kong, but also a very popular souvenir for travelers.

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Tempo Tissues – Small Packets & Family Packs

Some travel magazines have rated Tempo tissues as the best of the best in the tissue category, and they're almost exclusively available in Hong Kong. So, if you're stuck for ideas on what to buy for your friends, we'd recommend heading to the supermarket and picking up a few packs of Tempo Tissue Paper, which we're sure your friends will love to receive.

Recommended place to buy: Wellcome Supermarket/Mannings
Supermarket/convenience store branch address: Wellcome Supermarket / Mannings

Things to pay attention to before buying: Tempo paper towels come in two packages: a small package suitable for taking out and a family package containing 100 sheets in a bag, which is suitable for you to give as souvenirs to different friends.

Must-buy souvenirs in Hong Kong – Hong Kong specialties

Hong Kong is a city of different food cultures. If you walk into some supermarkets in residential areas, you can always find specialty snacks and food from different countries. According to our daily observation in supermarkets, the following products are some of the most popular products among tourists and have long occupied the first place in the "Hong Kong Must-Buy Gifts - Snacks" category.

Bagged instant noodles – NISSIN Demae Itcho

If you've ever gone to a Hong Kong style café for breakfast, I'm sure you've had the chance to eat "出前一丁" (出前一丁). Why is the Hong Kong version of "出前一丁" a popular souvenir? Because the Hong Kong version has nearly 20 different flavors, some of which are unique to Hong Kong and not available in other countries. Even Japan, the country of origin of "Izumi Yatou", cannot guarantee that these special flavors of "Izumi Yatou" will be available for sale.

In other words, if you want to have the best Hong Kong style breakfast anytime, then you must buy "出前一丁" instant noodles. This is because when you add a cup of Hong Kong style instant milk tea to your "Exodus", you can have the best Hong Kong style breakfast, and it's a perfect match.

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"Demae Itcho" bagged instant noodles have a variety of flavors to choose from

Also, if you like spicy flavors, you can't go wrong with the XO Sauce flavored "Izumi Yatou". The XO Sauce flavor is only available in Hong Kong, and it is always sold out. Therefore, when you have a chance to see XO Sauce flavored "Exit Din" in supermarkets, you must grab a few packs of XO Sauce flavored "Exit Din" to your cart.

More information on Hong Kong tea restaurants: List of Hong Kong-style tea restaurants recommended by local Hong Kong people

Recommended place to buy: Wellcome supermarket
Supermarket/convenience store branch address: Wellcome Supermarket

Things to pay attention to before buying: Demae Yiding noodles are fragile products, so they must be wrapped in clothes and put in the suitcase to maintain the original shape of the noodles.

Cup Noodles – NISSIN Demae Itcho

If you don't have the time to cook instant noodles, here's a cup version of Izumi Yatsura that's perfect for you.

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The cup noodle version of "Demae Itcho" only needs to be added with hot water to enjoy it

The most special thing about the cup noodle version of NISSIN is that it comes in a variety of flavors, just like the instant noodle packet NISSIN. For example, the sesame oil-flavored "Nissin Izumi Yatou" Cup Noodles and the seafood-flavored "Nissin Izumi Yatou" Cup Noodles are the most popular among Hong Kong people, and both can be purchased at supermarkets.

Recommended place to buy: Wellcome supermarket
Supermarket/convenience store branch address: Wellcome Supermarket

Things to pay attention to before buying: The cup noodle version of "Demae Itcho" is relatively large and may take up a lot of space in your suitcase. In addition, the cup noodles version of "Demae Itcho" may contain meat and eggs. Please pay attention to the latest immigration control measures before purchasing.

Nissin Cup Noodle - Nissin Cup Noodle

In addition to NISSIN Demae Itcho, another popular cup noodle in Hong Kong is NISSIN Cup Noodle. Similarly, NISSIN Cup Noodle also has a variety of flavors that are only sold in Hong Kong, such as seafood, XO sauce, and spicy seafood. Even in Japan, the country of origin of NISSIN Cup Noodle, you may not be able to find it.

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Among all kinds of cup noodles, the most popular ones are Seafood, XO Sauce Seafood, and Spicy Seafood. (Click to enlarge the picture)

Where to buy: Supermarket/convenience store
Supermarket/convenience store branch address: Wellcome Supermarket / 7 Eleven

Things to pay attention to before buying: NISSIN Cup Noodle comes in two versions: normal size and BIG CUP. In addition, the cup noodles version of "Demae Itcho" may contain meat and eggs. Please pay attention to the latest immigration control measures before purchasing.

Chive Pan – Garden Pop Pan

Garden Pop Pan is another popular must-buy souvenir in Hong Kong supermarkets. This is a dish that uses a lot of dried green onions and is paired with crispy biscuits. It is most suitable to be enjoyed with Hong Kong-style milk tea, making it the best tea time combination for your afternoon tea time.

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Garden Pop Pan Chive Pancake

Although Garden Pop Pan scallion pancakes are not considered high-end snacks, every time they are purchased as souvenirs for friends, they will be the first to be eaten.

In addition, because Garden Pop Pan chive pancake is very convenient to buy and can be easily found in any supermarket, it is definitely the first choice for souvenirs when traveling in Hong Kong.

Where to buy: supermarket
Supermarket/convenience store branch address: Wellcome Supermarket

Things to pay attention to before buying: Garden Pop Pan Co., Ltd., which produces Garden Pop Pan chive pancakes, is one of Hong Kong's largest bakeries and also produces different styles of biscuits and breads. When shopping in the supermarket, you can pay more attention to different products and choose more different specialty snacks as souvenirs for friends.

Potato Chips – Calbee Hot & Spicy

Although the origin of Calbee potato chips is Japan, there is one flavor of potato chips that is unique to Hong Kong, and that is Hong Kong-style spicy potato chips.

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Calbee Hot & Spicy is the snack souvenir that best represents the taste of Hong Kong

Calbee Hot & Spicy is one of the few spicy potato chips. It has a history of more than 40 years since its launch. It has also long been the number one potato chip sales in Hong Kong. Its quality and taste are absolutely guaranteed.

On the other hand, Calbee often launches a variety of new flavors of potato chips in Hong Kong, such as: roast goose flavored potato chips, wonton noodle flavored potato chips, barbecued pork rice flavored potato chips, etc. Usually these special flavored potato chips are very popular and are produced in small quantities. If you have a chance to come across them, be sure to buy a few packs as souvenirs for your friends.

Where to buy: Supermarket/convenience store
Supermarket/convenience store branch address: Wellcome Supermarket / 7 Eleven

Things to pay attention to before buying: Calbee should be eaten as soon as possible after unpacking, so as to prevent the potato chips from absorbing moisture in the air and affecting the taste of the potato chips.

A must-buy souvenir in Hong Kong supermarkets – Lee Kum Kee Sauce

Another must-buy souvenir in Hong Kong is the "Lee Kum Kee" sauce which has a history of over 100 years. Because most families and most restaurants in Hong Kong use "Lee Kum Kee" sauce to cook different styles of food. If you want to taste the most authentic Hong Kong taste, then "Lee Kum Kee" sauce is one of the must-buy souvenirs in Hong Kong.

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XO sauce and chili sauce are the most popular among the many products of "Lee Kum Kee"
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"Lee Kum Kee" hot pot soup sauces and special sauces for Hong Kong side dishes

"Lee Kum Kee" sauces come in a variety of flavors, among which XO sauce and chili sauce are the most popular. XO sauce is a sauce made from dried scallops, chili oil, and dried shrimps. It is best eaten with noodles and tofu. Lee Kum Kee's chili sauce comes in a variety of different flavors, such as Teochew and Sichuan, which are suitable for those who like spicy food.

If you have friends who like spicy food, be sure to buy some Lee Kum Kee sauces for them as souvenirs.

Where to buy: supermarket
Supermarket/convenience store branch address: Wellcome Supermarket

Things to pay attention to before buying: "Lee Kum Kee" sauces are not cheap anywhere else, so when you have the opportunity to come to a supermarket in Hong Kong, you must seize the opportunity to buy them.

The most convenient supermarket to buy Hong Kong souvenirs

To search for the largest number of Hong Kong specialty souvenirs in a short period of time, you can go to Wellcome Supermarket and Park n Shop Supermarket. These two supermarket brands have the most branches in Hong Kong, and you can basically find one near every subway station.

Take Wellcome Supermarket as an example. There is a 24-hour Wellcome Supermarket branch in Causeway Bay that sells a variety of Hong Kong-style souvenirs.

Causeway Bay Wellcome Supermarket Address: Google Maps

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Open 24 hours, Wellcome supermarket branch in Causeway Bay

On the other hand, there are many supermarket brands in Hong Kong that sell Hong Kong-style souvenirs, such as Citysuper supermarket, YATA supermarket, AEON supermarket, APITA supermarket, etc. These large supermarkets not only have branches in major tourist areas, but also sell products from different countries. Compared with Wellcome supermarkets, you will have more choices.

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There are more large supermarkets in Hong Kong selling Hong Kong-style souvenirs

A must-buy souvenir in Hong Kong – egg tarts

Egg tarts are one of the most popular snacks in Hong Kong, and are perfect for pairing with Hong Kong-style milk tea to make a Hong Kong-style afternoon tea. Although egg tarts are available in most bakeries in Hong Kong, many people still make a special trip to "bakehouse" and "Tai Cheong Bakery" in Central to buy egg tarts, because they are said to be the two best egg tarts in Hong Kong. It is said that their egg tarts are two of the best in Hong Kong.

bakehouse

bakehouse is a new bakery that opened in recent years. The founder, Grégoire Michaud, is from Switzerland and used to work at the Four Seasons Hotel, selling high quality bread and egg tarts. On the other hand, bakehouse's specialty is that all the breads are handmade, and they sell 5-star hotel-quality breads at affordable prices, which is why many people are willing to queue up for bakehouse's egg tarts every day.

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The bakehouse is a very popular bakery and there is a queue to buy bread at almost any time
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bakehouse branch at Stanton Street, Central

bakehouse address: 5 Staunton Street, Central
bakehouse location: Google Maps

Tai Cheong Bakery

"Tai Cheong Bakery" is a time-honored brand with a history of 70 years, specializing in selling some traditional Hong Kong pastries. Their egg tarts are also the most famous product in Hong Kong. Even the former Governor of Hong Kong, Christopher Patten, went to eat them in person and took one of the most representative photos of Hong Kong history.

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Historical photo of Hong Kong Governor Christopher Patten eating egg tarts

The branch of "Tai Cheong Bakery" is located at Pai Fa Street in Central, very close to another famous attraction in Central, "Tai Kwun". If you plan to go sightseeing in Central, you must try the egg tarts from "Tai Cheong Bakery" and buy some to take home as gifts for friends.

Tai Cheong Egg Tarts in Central, a must-buy souvenir in Hong Kong
"Tai Cheong Bakery" branch located at Pai Fa Street, Central

"Taichang Bakery" address: 35 Pai Fa Street, Central
"Taichang Bakery" Location: Google Maps

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Must-buy souvenirs in Hong Kong – traditional Hong Kong snacks

There are many must-buy souvenirs in Hong Kong. In addition to the snacks sold in supermarkets, there are actually some snacks rich in traditional Hong Kong flavor. The biggest feature of these traditional Hong Kong-style snacks is that they are only sold in designated stores in Hong Kong, so they are definitely very precious souvenirs.

Sweetheart cake

Wife cake is a traditional Hong Kong snack made with puff pastry and winter melon puree. It tastes sweet but not greasy, and is best enjoyed with a cup of Chinese tea.

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Wife cake is one of the most popular souvenirs in Hong Kong

Among the many bakeries in Hong Kong that make wife cakes, the wife cakes of "Hang Heung Old Bakery" are the most famous. "Hang Heung Old Cake Shop" has been in business for more than 100 years. It originated from a small bakery in Yuen Long specializing in selling traditional Hong Kong-style pastries. It has now developed into a chain bakery with more than ten branches in Hong Kong.

More importantly, "Hang Heung Old Cake Shop" also has a branch at the Hong Kong Airport, allowing you to buy some traditional Hong Kong-style pastries before boarding the plane and give your friends the most traditional Hong Kong-style souvenirs.

"Hang Heung Old Bakery" Airport Branch Address: 6th Floor, Terminal 1, Hong Kong International Airport
"Hang Heung Old Cake Shop" Yuen Long Head Office Address: G/F, No. 66 Main Road, Yuen Long, New Territories
"Hang Heung Old Cake Shop" location: Yuen Long Main Store

Milk Candy – White Rabbit

If you like milk candies too, then "Great White Rabbit" brand milk candies will be the perfect Hong Kong souvenir for you. With a history of over 70 years since its launch, "White Rabbit" milk candy is one of the candies with a long history in Hong Kong. Moreover, "Great White Rabbit" Milk Candy is one of the few brands that still makes milk candy, so if you like milk, you will love the taste of "Great White Rabbit" Milk Candy.

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Introducing the "White Rabbit" milk candy with a history of more than 70 years

In addition, if you like to collect different candy wrappers, the "White Rabbit" milk candy wrappers are also a good choice. We also have a few pieces of wrapping paper that we still have from when we were kids.

Where to buy: Supermarket/convenience store
Supermarket/convenience store branch address: Wellcome Supermarket / 7 Eleven

Things to pay attention to before buying: "White Rabbit" milk candy needs to be protected from direct sunlight, otherwise it will melt easily.

Long Beard Candy

According to legend, during the Han Dynasty, an imperial chef invented a white candy made from maltose. The sugar filaments in it were shaped like dragon whiskers, and it was eventually called "dragon whiskers candy".

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Prepackaged "Dragon Beard Candies" sold in supermarkets

Nowadays, "dragon beard candy" is still sold at small stalls in some shopping malls in Hong Kong, and "dragon beard candy" is still made on-site. For example, the "West Kowloon Center" in Sham Shui Po still has some stalls selling "Dragon Beard Candy". In addition, prepackaged "dragon whiskers" are also sold in supermarkets in Hong Kong. The difference between the two types of "Dragon Beard Candy" lies in the length of shelf life.

If you plan to eat it immediately after purchasing it, the "Dragon Beard Candy" made on site is the most delicious. If you plan to buy "Dragon Beard Candies" as souvenirs for friends, then prepackaged "Dragon Beard Candies" can be stored longer.

Where to buy: supermarket
Supermarket/convenience store branch address: Wellcome Supermarket

Things to pay attention to before buying:"Dragon Beard Candy" absorbs moisture in the air very easily. In order to maintain the most perfect taste, it is best to eat it immediately after opening the package.

Butterfly Crispy – Royal Garden Hotel

If you like some beautifully packaged traditional Hong Kong-style snacks, then the "Butterfly Cake" produced by Royal Garden Hotel will be the best fit for you. Royal Garden Hotel's "Butterfly Cake" is made with the most fragrant butter and comes in a variety of flavors, making it the perfect souvenir for friends.

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The butterfly cakes made by Royal Garden Hotel come in many different flavors

The "Butterfly Cake" at the Royal Garden Hotel is not very expensive and can be purchased for an average of HKD $200. In addition, as long as you register as a member of Royal Garden Hotel, you can enjoy additional discounts when purchasing "Butterfly Crisps". Remember to pre-register before departure to save time!

Where to buy: Royal Garden Hotel
Royal Garden Hotel address: No. 69 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Hong Kong
Royal Garden Hotel Location: Google Maps

Things to pay attention to before buying: It is recommended to log in to the Royal Garden Hotel's loading station reservation before departure. This can ensure that there is enough inventory and you do not have to spend time waiting in line on site.

Must-buy snacks in Hong Kong – jerky, dried fruit

In addition to some pre-packaged snacks, there are also some small shops selling dried meat and dried fruits in Hong Kong. For example, you can find dried mangoes, dried lemons, sour plums, dried pineapples, etc. using the most original production techniques in Central and Causeway Bay. These snacks are mainly made from natural ingredients and no other additives are added. If you also like traditional Hong Kong snacks, this is also a souvenir worth trying.

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A traditional Hong Kong-style snack shop with a branch in Causeway Bay
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Traditional Hong Kong style snacks in Central

Are you also interested in trying these traditional Hong Kong-style dried meat and dried fruits? We recommend you to go to a few small shops near Queen's Road Central in Central. You can find several traditional Hong Kong-style snack shops with a long history.

Where to buy

Things to pay attention to before buying: Since some dried meats and dried fruits contain controlled ingredients, you must check the latest immigration control regulations before bringing them back to your country to avoid being confiscated by customs officers and fined.

Recommended must-buy cosmeceuticals in Hong Kong

It’s not just snacks that are worth buying in Hong Kong. In fact, Hong Kong also imports many medicines and cosmetics from different countries, and the prices are very cheap. For example: pain-relieving tape, anti-bacterial oil, mosquito repellent patches, etc., can all be found in pharmacies in Hong Kong. Here are some of the most popular drugs and cosmetics:

Huang Daoyi active oil

Fragrant wash souvenir Hwang Dao-ik
Wong To Yick

Wong Tao Yee Vitality Oil is a pain relief oil made from traditional Chinese medicine. It has been around for more than 60 years and is said to be very helpful in relieving muscle pain. Just as you walk all day from morning to night to visit different attractions, this small bottle of oil can help you relieve muscle pain, and then continue tomorrow's journey!

More product information: Official website

Tiger balm pain reliever cloth

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Tiger Blam

Tiger Balm Analgesic Tape is an analgesic tape originating from Singapore. It is easy to use and suitable for parts of the body that do not apply to it. In addition, although this kind of painkiller cloth is originally produced in Singapore, the price in Hong Kong is actually cheaper.

More product information: Official website

Siu Shing Hong Aromatherapy Oil

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Shiu Shing Hong

Siu Shing Hang, a small shop specializing in the production of aromatherapy oils. If you also like the fragrance of certain large shopping malls and high-end hotels, you can easily find the same aromatherapy oil here.

More product information: Official website

Best place to buy cosmeceuticals: Mannings Hong Kong

Mannings Hong Kong, one of the largest pharmacy chains in Hong Kong, sells a wide range of medicated oils, moisturizers, painkillers and hygiene products from all over the world. Mannings has branches in major tourist districts such as Tsim Sha Tsui, Central, Mong Kok and Causeway Bay, where you can easily get your desired cosmetic products!

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Mannings Hong Kong, one of the largest pharmacy chains in Hong Kong

Although the prices of Mannings Hong Kong's products are relatively high, as long as you register as their member, you can enjoy more additional discount coupons.

Must-buy souvenirs in Hong Kong – lifestyle products

In addition to food, you can actually buy some lifestyle products as souvenirs for friends. For example, some home furnishings with Hong Kong characteristics, handmade mahjong signs, Hong Kong's unique minibus route plastic signs, double-decker bus models, tram models, etc. These are souvenirs that can only be purchased in Hong Kong.

Home furnishings with Hong Kong characteristics – Hong Kong “GOD” (GOODS OF DESIRE)

GOODS OF DESIRE is a specialty store that specializes in mixing local Hong Kong designs into daily necessities. Not only do they adhere to the focus of the "Hong Kong Design" brand, but their GOODS OF DESIRE products also include items commonly used in daily life, such as photo frames, tea cups, stationery, etc. Almost all the products in the store can make you feel the most authentic side of Hong Kong all the time.

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GOODS OF DESIRE located on Hollywood Road, Central

GOODS OF DESIRE has many branches in Hong Kong, among which the Central branch and the Airport branch are the most visited. Especially when you visit the "Mural Street" in Central, you can find a branch of GOODS OF DESIRE nearby, allowing you to buy some souvenirs with Hong Kong characteristics for your friends.

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GOODS OF DESIRE branch located at Hong Kong International Airport

Where to buy: GOODS OF DESIRE
GOODS OF DESIRE Address: 48 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong/Hong Kong International Airport
GOODS OF DESIRE Location: Central branch / Hong Kong International Airport Branch

Things to pay attention to before buying: GOODS OF DESIRE has a lot of products with Hong Kong characteristics. It is recommended to spend more time shopping slowly.

Mahjong

In addition to being used for gambling, mahjong cards can also be used as souvenirs for friends. Especially the "Biu Kee Mahjong" located on Jordan Road, Kowloon. They still retain the technique of hand-carving mahjong. Not only can you see the master's skillful craftsmanship with your own eyes, but you can also choose the pattern on the mahjong to create a custom mahjong. Set of unique sparrows.

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Mahjong cards are also one of the must-buy souvenirs in Hong Kong

In addition, because the colors of the mahjong tiles are quite special, some people will also customize a set of hand-carved mahjong tiles as decorations. Since it takes a certain amount of time to make mahjong cards, if you are interested in buying a set as a souvenir, you must reserve it in advance.

Where to buy: Biu Kee Mahjong
Store address:237 Jordan Road, Kowloon
Store location: Google Maps

Things to pay attention to before buying: "Biu Kee Mahjong" is currently run by an old craftsman alone, so the daily business hours will change according to the body of the old craftsman. If you are interested in booking a mahjong card, it is recommended that you contact them one day in advance to check the latest business hours.

Characteristic Plastic Signs for Minibus Routes in Hong Kong

Minibuses are one of the most important means of transportation in Hong Kong. Each minibus will place a plastic plate on the front of the bus, indicating the destination the bus will go to. This is the origin of the plastic plate on the minibus route.

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You can choose minibus route plastic signs with different sentences written on them

The biggest feature of the minibus route plastic signs is that they use unique blue and red paint and use Chinese calligraphy to write different sentences on the white plastic signs. Although you may not know how to drive a minibus, you can choose to write different sentences on the plastic tags, such as "Good health", "I want a salary increase", etc., to make it a unique souvenir for your friends. .

Where to buy: Qiaojia Minibus Supplies – Hawk Advertising 
Store address:G/F, 39 Fortress Street, Yau Ma Tei
Store location: Google Maps / Official website

Things to pay attention to before buying: Hawk Advertising usually pre-produces a series of minibus route plastic signs with different sentences written on them and then sells them at their outlets. If you want to order plastic minibus route signs with special sentences, you need to go to the official website to make a reservation.

double decker bus model

Hong Kong is one of the few cities where double-decker buses run everywhere. Every year, many people come to Hong Kong to experience double-decker buses. Are you one of them? If you want to take home the memories of riding a double-decker bus, perhaps these double-decker bus models are perfect for you.

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The double-decker bus model has a variety of distinctive designs

Bus companies launch double-decker bus models of different designs every year, and sometimes they launch a limited number of designs during the Chinese New Year. The most unique thing about these double-decker bus models is that the number of seats in the double-decker bus model and the length of the bus are all made in proportion to the real bus, which is extremely realistic.

Recommended place to buy: Kowloon Bus KMB official website / Citybus official website
Things to pay attention to before buying: The double-decker bus model needs to be reserved on the official website of the bus company, and then picked up at the designated location

double decker tram model

In addition to double-decker buses, the Hong Kong Tramway Company also sells double-decker tram models. If you have friends who like to collect transportation models, you must buy this double-decker tram model as a souvenir for your friends.

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Hong Kong double-decker tram model

Recommended place to buy: 80M Bus Specialty Shop
Things to pay attention to before buying: "80M Bus Specialty Store" is a specialty store that sells tram models. Its branches are mainly located in Mongkok, Kowloon. It is recommended that you check their latest business hours before going to the store.

More information on Hong Kong’s double-decker trams: Hong Kong Tram Route Map/Ride Experience Sharing

Hong Kong style milk tea cup

You need a coffee cup to drink coffee, and of course you need a milk tea cup to drink milk tea. If you want to experience authentic Hong Kong-style milk tea, of course you need a milk tea cup like the one in a Hong Kong-style tea restaurant to be perfect.

However, you can't always take the milk tea cup from the restaurant at a Hong Kong-style tea restaurant and go home, so you order a set of Hong Kong-style milk tea cups separately, and then you can give it to your friends as souvenirs.

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Hong Kong-style milk tea cups commonly used in Hong Kong-style tea restaurants

There are currently several online stores in Hong Kong selling Hong Kong-style milk tea cups. You can order directly on these websites, or you can inquire with us.

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Red, white and blue nylon bag

The last kind of special souvenir that represents Hong Kong’s characteristics is the nylon bag with three main colors: red, white and blue. It is said that Louis Vuitton used red, white and blue nylon bags as the theme for its fashion exhibition one year, proving that this is one of the most noteworthy souvenirs in Hong Kong.

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The red, white and blue nylon bag can also be one of the souvenirs

Nowadays, if you want to buy this kind of red, white and blue nylon bags, you can go to some homeware stores located in residential areas. For example, "Chu Wing Kee" on Shui Hang Hau Street, Sheung Wan, sells a variety of Hong Kong-style nylon bags of different sizes.

Recommended place to buy: Chu Wing Kee Grocery Store
Store address: 24 Shui Hang Hau Street, Wan, Hong Kong Island
Store location/store website: Google Maps/Facebook page

Things to pay attention to before buying: "Chu Wing Kee Grocery Store" will be closed from time to time. It is recommended to check the latest business hours on the island before departure.

Must-buy souvenirs at Hong Kong Airport

Hong Kong Airport is the place that every passenger must pass through before leaving Hong Kong, and it is also the last place to buy souvenirs. Because of this, you can find different types of shops at Hong Kong International Airport, such as:

  • Duty Zero
  • High fashion store (Louis Vuitton/Gucci)
  • Cosmetics store (Chanel)
  • Hong Kong’s specialty lifestyle products (GOODS OF DESIRE/Discover HK)
  • Bakery (Cookies Quartet/Imperial Patisserie/Kee Wah Bakery)
  • Dried meat (Bee Cheng Hiang)
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There are many shops selling souvenirs at Hong Kong International Airport.

These souvenirs are worth buying at Hong Kong Airport

Many shops in Hong Kong International Airport are open until 23:00, and they also launch different holiday products according to different holidays. If you are able to go to Hong Kong Airport early, we would recommend that you buy some fragile souvenirs at the last minute of your trip, such as egg rolls and cookies.

In addition, as long as you purchase a designated amount at Hong Kong International Airport, you can enjoy additional discounts, so you can arrange to purchase some valuable items, such as perfume, designer handbags, high-end fashion, and cosmetics, at Hong Kong Airport.

In this way, when you go from the hotel to the airport, you don’t have to worry about those valuable souvenirs being smashed by taking public transportation.

More Hong Kong Airport store information: Hong Kong Airport Shop List / 7 Things You Must See Before Spending the Night at Hong Kong Airport

Summarize

What are the must-buy souvenirs in Hong Kong? I believe that after reading this practical article, you will definitely find some must-buy souvenirs in supermarkets, some must-buy snacks in Hong Kong, and some souvenirs that will allow you to take home your travel memories during your trip to Hong Kong.

Of course, why are there so few must-buy souvenirs in Hong Kong?

In fact, as long as you pay careful attention to each store, you will find that there are more special products worth taking home. In addition, there are many high-end shopping malls and high-end stores in Hong Kong, and there are many special products among them that I have not had the opportunity to share with you in this article.

If you are also interested in learning more about must-buy products in Hong Kong, you can inquire with us.

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