Affordable and Niche Souvenirs for Hong Kong Travel, One You Might Not Have Tried
If you are traveling to Hong Kong and want to buy Hong Kong specialties, I recommend Hong Kong's local brand Wang Yue. They have branches in popular tourist areas like Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui. Their signature butterfly pastries and crispy cookies are really delicious. The butterfly pastries have a thousand-layer crisp texture and there are samples available. There are many flavors to choose from, including original, Earl Grey, sesame, seaweed, and more. The crispy cookies are also different from the cookies we usually eat. The pistachio flavor has solid ingredients, with visible pistachio nuts on the surface. Moreover, their entire packaging series is elegant and generous.
As Christmas approaches, the 'Marks & Spencer' department store in Central has many Christmas-themed calendars, plush toys, and cute little ornaments, as well as baked bread, desserts, and snacks. Among them, I really like the mini caramel crispy rice chocolate and the butter cheese crispy sticks. Every time I come, I buy a few boxes to take home and eat slowly. The mini caramel crispy rice chocolate has a rich chocolate flavor with a crispy inside, but you can't eat too much as it can get cloying. The butter cheese crispy sticks have a savory and rich cheese flavor.
'Leung Sang' is famous not only for bird's nest and sea cucumber tonics, but also for their preserved fruits and freeze-dried products. Everyone knows that Thai fruits are fresh, cheap, and delicious, but have you tried Thai durian dried? It comes in a pack with many pieces. When you open the bag, there is a strong durian aroma. The dried mango is also made from fresh fruit, with natural sweetness and no added sweeteners, so it's not overly sweet. The octopus mustard shreds have a strong wasabi kick that hits your head, very intense.
The 'Windsor House' shopping mall in Causeway Bay is divided into two buildings. It has fashion, watches, sports brands, as well as mother and baby products and cartoon toy stores. Among them, Marktoys specializes in selling figurines and models from Bandai, Threezero, Beast Kingdom, JND, and many other unique statues. Wei Ying World specializes in selling models and Hong Kong-themed keychains, etc. Car models can be given to children, and interesting Hong Kong-style signs like 'Dog on Board' and 'Poop Scooper' can be used to decorate your home.
'Slowood' is an organic and eco-friendly grocery store that sells dry goods, spices, healthy snacks, and organic skincare products. It's a store where you won't leave empty-handed. The previously popular incense sticks are finally restocked, with flavors like lemongrass, eucalyptus, vetiver, and amber. But I prefer the natural light fragrance of MATCHA matcha and the woody mint wood. The incense sticks can be purchased in bulk or in a box set. For HKD 48, you get 30 incense sticks and a base, which is quite a good deal.
'Buly180' is a French classical fragrance shop. For fragrances and essential oil souvenirs, you can blindly go for this shop. The ceramic bottles with vintage floral patterns and metal caps are very refined and tasteful. The body lotion comes with a dedicated pump. The lotion is in a milky texture, with good moisturization, easy to spread, and not sticky. Although the scent is light, it lasts a long time. The body oil is well-absorbed and not greasy. After applying, the skin feels comfortable as if it has drunk plenty of water.
The top British afternoon tea brand and royal warrant holder 'Fortnum & Mason' has also opened a store in Hong Kong's K11 MUSEA mall! This brand has nearly 200 types of tea. The K11 MUSEA exclusive blend 'MUSEA BLENDED TEA' can be given as a souvenir to friends. Only this K11 MUSEA store in Hong Kong sells this exclusive tea. My second recommendation is the Earl Grey Classic. It has a mellow tea flavor with a hint of bergamot aroma. Add some fresh milk, and you have a simple cup of Earl Grey milk tea.
