HKIA Souvenirs Hot Picks and Tips for Planning Your Half-Day Layover Activities
When travelling, every moment counts. Should you dive right into visiting the local attractions, or should you get your souvenir shopping done first? If your schedule is tight or you are a transit traveller with only half a day to spend in Hong Kong, these shopping and sightseeing tips may come in handy.
Discover the Best Souvenirs at HKairportShop.com Online Shop
HKairportShop.com Online Shop features an amazing array of classic hits and local favourites that you crave. Here, you can shop for popular souvenirs online, whether before your trip or while you are exploring the town. From authentic gourmet gift sets to savoury sauces and handmade pastries, there is something for everyone. Plus, you can pick up your orders at the airport when you fly out, leaving your hands free for sightseeing. With orders ready for pick-up in as little as 90 minutes, even a short layover can be maximised.
Classic Hits and Local Favourites on HKairportShop.com:
The Peninsula Boutique’s Taste of Hong Kong Gift Set
The Peninsula Boutique is the epitome of sophistication. This sumptuous gift set features silky-smooth dragon beard candies, crispy almond thins, and savoury walnut cookies, all perfectly paired with fragrant rose and lychee black tea blends. It makes an elegant gift for someone special.
BOUTIQUE BY THE GRAND’s Homemade Assorted Butterfly Puff Gift Box
Handmade candies, baked treats and gift boxes from Boutique by the GRAND are always popular gifts. Delight in the Homemade Assorted Butterfly Puff Gift Box, which contains six different types of shortbread puffs, each with a crispy texture that complements its unforgettably rich flavour. It’s a gift perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Shanghee’s Duck Egg Yolk Cookies
Shanghee brings together the unique flavours of Hong Kong and Macau under one roof. When you bite into their Duck Egg Yolk Cookies, the sumptuously salty flavour showcases an innovative fusion of ancient recipes and modern techniques. If you’re looking for a gift that offers an authentic taste of the region, this classic will definitely impress.
Cookies Quartet’s Legend 12 Flavours Mix Cookies
Cookies Quartet’s exquisite handmade cookies have always been a popular choice for local souvenirs. The newly launched " Legend 12 Flavours Mix Cookies " brings together twelve unique flavours, with each cookie offering two to three layers of rich taste sensations—a delightful surprise with every bite. Made without any preservatives, to present the most natural and healthy flavours, making it a natural and generous gift choice.
Miss Pisces Creations’ Assorted Hazelnut Butter Cookie Box
With a gift from this popular dessert shop, your friends and family will think you are a Hong Kong insider. Miss Pisces Creations’ newest offering features three tantalising hazelnut cookie flavours—Original, Sea Salt Dark Chocolate, and Earl Gray—with a rich buttery aroma and a luxuriously light texture. And with its low-sugar formula, it’s a guilt-free indulgence.
Yung Kee’s Cured Goose Liver Sausage Gift Set
Renowned for its signature roasted goose, Yung Kee is also famous for its extraordinary goose liver sausage. Crafted from the finest goose liver and premium Mei Kuei Lu (rose wine), it combines rich, savoury flavours with a luxurious melt-in-your-mouth texture.
(Note: You are friendly reminded to check the import and export restrictions and regulations for food in different countries/ territories prior to purchase and travel.)
Wong Chi Kei’s Crab Roe Sauce Yea Yea Noodles Gift Set
With over half a century of experience, Wong Chi Kei has a magic touch when it comes to crab roe sauce, blending rich Chinese mitten crab roe with salted yolks and fresh carrot purée to create a delectable sauce that adds a lingering aromatic flavour to your dishes.
Wing Wah’s Chinese Cookies with Ovaltine Crunchy
Wing Wah has added a creative twist to traditional Chinese treats with these crunchy cookies infused with the distinctive malty aroma of Ovaltine. Treat someone you love — including yourself — to this delightfully innovative snack.
Kee Wah Bakery’s Assorted Panda Cookies
Kee Wah is dedicated to delivering authentic Hong Kong flavours. The adorable panda cookies feature not only cute shapes but also delicious chocolate and sweet strawberry flavours, making them a favourite souvenir for both kids and adults!
Fook Ming Tong’s 2018 Fuding White Tea Cake Gift Set
This elegant mini white tea gift set from Fook Ming Tong offers an authentic taste of premium white tea, complete with a delicate aroma and pre-portioned tea cakes for convenience. It’s the perfect indulgence after a long trip and a thoughtful gift for any tea lover.
Our suggestion? Start by buying your souvenirs, then enjoy your time in Hong Kong worry-free. A half-day stopover is the perfect amount of time to hop on the Airport Express and visit the area’s top attraction – the Peak. As the highest point on Hong Kong Island, it offers breathtaking views of the city's iconic skyline. Fortunately, this must-see Hong Kong destination is also easy to reach, with frequent trams carrying tourists to the summit. Whether you’re visiting during the day or at night, you’re guaranteed an amazing sight.
If you have more time, check out West Kowloon to enjoy Victoria Harbour and a plethora of cultural landmarks. You can stretch your legs with a refreshing seaside stroll along the West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade and admire the diverse architecture of the M+ Museum, Hong Kong Palace Museum, and Xiqu Centre.
After enjoying the sights, all that’s left to do is to pick up your order at the airport on your way to the boarding gate – quick, easy and hassle-free!
A friendly tip: At HKairportShop.com, not only can you find all the souvenirs hot picks, but you can also enjoy free local delivery on orders over HK$300 and free delivery to your boarding gate on orders over HK$1,000. Shop the souvenir hot picks in advance during your next trip to Hong Kong and make your unforgettable trip even better!