Gifts from Hong Kong

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  1. #1

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    Gifts from Hong Kong

    Hi All!

    I'm visiting Los Angeles in a couple of weeks and it'll be my first time back since moving out here in Dec 07.

    I wanted to take lots of gifts for family & friends but I'm having a hard time finding things unique to Hong Kong.

    Can anyone offer any suggestions?

    Thanks in advance for your help!

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    unique from hong kong? ummm... did you try Ladies Market in Mong Kok... there stuff there isn't really unique, but there's a lot of Chinese things there, like cheong sams (traditional clothes), cute purses with chinese designs, those t-shirts that say "I <3 Hong Kong", then there's the street sign names that you can buy in almost any tourist store across the city...


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    try also stuff sold by hk post, tram , mtr etc

    g.o.d is also a good place to find chinese stuff that can be funky, and also Welcome to 2Bulb for gifts by hk designers

    Last edited by Star Gazer; 27-02-2008 at 08:30 PM. Reason: addition

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    I myself find Temple St. Night Market a good site....


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    I'd have to go with Zen Logo's recommendation, Cat Street and Hollywood road have a big variety of much more interesting curio's, ranging from bronze dragon headed finger traps, to Chinese bronze locks, coins, opium pipes, tiny bird cages etc etc etc. Hours of nick nack finding fun, I can assure you of that.

    To get to Cat Street and Hollywood road, enter Hillier Street from Sheung Wan MTR walking South up hill ( harbour to your back ).

    Another hit gift is Martin Booths Book "Gweilo", a fantastic read, set during the 1950's, it explains a very different Hong Kong to the one that exists today... Available from Page One book stores. I loved it, and everybody I've introduced the book to, has thoroughly enjoyed it too.

    Chris Pattens books are a great read too, but if you are not into politics or a fan of HK's last Governor, then, " East & West " may not be of any interest as a gift.

    Lastly, Feng Shui Compasses are always an interesting desk or mantle piece, can't go wrong with them.

    Last edited by Skyhook; 28-02-2008 at 12:39 AM.

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    Anything from Shanghai Tang is always appreciated