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Visiting or leaving Hong Kong? Here’s our pick of the best Hong Kong souvenirs, tourist mementoes and farewell gifts for those leaving the city.
Whether you’re brand new to Hong Kong, visiting as a tourist, moving away or just have a lot of love for the 852 (we know we do!), we’ve put together this list of our favourite Hong Kong souvenirs and city-themed gifts for any and every occasion! Dim sum, ding dings, the Star Ferry, Hong Kong’s iconic skyline and more — there’s tons to draw inspiration from when it comes to this vibrant city. Spotlighting some of our favourite local artists and homegrown brands, keep scrolling for our pick of the best 15 Hong Kong souvenirs and farewell gifts.
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The Wax Can, Iced Lemon Tea Candle, $145
Dong ling cha is a summer staple in Hong Kong and its distinctive aroma at local cha chaan tengs is recreated in form of a candle! Minus the sugary guilt, take home this scent that’ll fill up your whole room.
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Sparkles & Joy, Egg Tart Enamel Pin, $80
Whether you can to show this pin off on your tote bag, denim jacket or backpack, the egg tart pin from Sparkles & Joy is too cute to resist!
Dee Gogh, Aura Bracelet With Hong Kong 5 Cents, $1,780
The made-to-order bracelets give new life to Hong Kong’s 5 cents and 20 cent coins by turning them into beautiful bracelets plated with either 18k gold or 18k platinum.
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The APT Studios, Hong Kong Taxi Light, $760
From the city that never sleeps, bring the Hong Kong street to your home with this taxi light. The LED lamp is handmade with limited stock, pre-order is needed and delivery may take a while so place your orders accordingly.
The Lion Rock Press, BOXED NOTECARDS: The Hong Konger 8 Luxury Notecards, $150
How gorgeous are Sophia Hotung’s The Hong Konger illustrations? This set of eight vibrant luxury 4×6 inch notecards comes in a cardboard box with silver foiled envelopes, and are blank so you can write your own message.
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ditto ditto, Washi Tape – Pottinger Street, $40
A roll of gorgeous washi tape with art of the stone steps-covered Pottinger Street. Gift it to your most crafty friend or keep it as a souvenir. Fun fact, ditto ditto is one of Hong Kong’s last remaining letterpress design studios!
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Seon Hong Kong, Thermos Bottle, $268
We love this stainless steel bottle from Seon that resembles a vintage Chinese vase, complete with calligraphy-like characters. It comes in a range of colours, including turquoise.
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CYNTHIA & XIAO, The Hidden Cardigan, $1,480
Part of designer Cynthia Mak and knitwear specialist Xiao Xiao’s capsule collaboration with Hong Kong artist Kristopher Ho — this slouchy merino wool cardigan is bright, bold and a lot of fun!
Lazy Duo, Old Hong Kong Transportations Tattoos, $84
Love the city’s iconic public transport? We do too! This set of eight temporary tattoo stickers is skin-safe and non-toxic, and will last up to five days (they’re waterproof!).
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The Wee Bean, Ice Cream Plushie, $199
We don’t care how old we are, when we see Softee in plushie form, we need it! Made with high-quality fabric, it’s oh so soft and makes the perfect cuddle buddy!
Goods of Desire, Nathan Road Double-Sided Cushion Cover, $278
A quintessential Hong Kong souvenir, add some pizzazz to your space with Nathan Road’s neon lights.
CASETiFY, “Hong Kong Island” Phone Case, From $319
One of Hong Kong’s most global brands, you just can’t leave the city without checking out CASETiFY! From add-on power banks to water bottles and laptop cases, the accessories here are durable and beautiful. We love this HK Island-inspired phone case from artist Don Mak.
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MingCha, Teapot Set – Jasmine Blossoms, From $480
Tea is a frontrunner when it comes to the ultimate Hong Kong souvenir. At teahouse MingCha, pick up this set with a clear glass teapot (with a built-in strainer!), two double-layer glass cups and four balls of Jasmine Blossoms — so you can see your blooming tea! It promises to taste as good as it looks.
Richard Crosbie Art, From $400
Vibrant, dynamic and pulsing with life, Richard Crosbie’s love for the city truly shines through these superbly rendered prints of his hand-drawn and painted artworks — at affordable prices.
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Pair Pair Fu, Mahjong & Sparrow Ankle Socks, $79
The noise of folks gathering round to play Mahjong and sparrows tweeting just about anywhere on the street is what the chaos of Hong Kong is made of! Commemorate that with this unique pair of socks!
Editor’s Note: All listed prices were correct at the time of publication.
Main image courtesy of Tiny Island Maps via Instagram, image 1 courtesy of The Wax Can, image 2 courtesy of Sparkles & Joy, image 3 courtesy of Dee Gogh, image 4 courtesy of The APT Studios, image 5 courtesy of The Lion Rock Press, image 6 courtesy of ditto ditto, image 7 courtesy of Seon Hong Kong, image 8 courtesy of CYNTHIA & XIAO, image 9 courtesy of Lazy Duo, image 10 courtesy of The Wee Bean, image 11 courtesy of Goods of Desire, image 12 courtesy of CASETiFY, image 13 courtesy of MingCha, image 14 courtesy of Richard Crosbie Art, image 15 courtesy of Pair Pair Fu.
