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Hong Kong is one of the best shopping destinations if you’re looking for products that are cheaper than in India or unique things that are hard to find back home.
You have luxury watches and designer handbags, Chinese tea, jade jewellery, and local snacks. Buy all these best things in Hong Kong at high-end malls or in the local markets.
Anywhere you shop, one of the biggest advantages of shopping in Hong Kong is its low-tax factor. Most products here are sold without the high import duties that increase the retail prices in India. This is the reason why luxury watches, cosmetics, electronics, gold, and branded fashion cost less in Hong Kong.
This guide gives you the best things to buy in Hong Kong, with information on each item, why it is worth buying, and expected prices.
Quick Look into Best Shopping Areas, Markets & Malls in Hong Kong
| Best Place | Best For | Shopping Type |
| Harbour City | Luxury brands, designer bags, watches, cosmetics | Luxury |
| Landmark | Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Rolex | Luxury |
| Pacific Place | Luxury fashion, jewellery and premium beauty brands | Luxury |
| Elements Mall | Luxury shopping and international brands | Luxury |
| Times Square | Fashion, cosmetics, lifestyle brands | Mid-range to Luxury |
| Ladies’ Market | Clothing, souvenirs, accessories | Affordable |
| Temple Street Night Market | Feng Shui items, gifts and local products | Affordable |
| Jade Market | Jade jewellery and pearls | Affordable to Premium |
| Cat Street Market | Antiques, calligraphy, vintage items | Affordable to Premium |
| Stanley Market | Cheongsam, silk, souvenirs | Affordable |
| Sneakers Street | Sneakers, sportswear, street fashion | Mid-range |
| Granville Road | Korean and Japanese fashion | Affordable to Mid-range |
| Apliu Street | Electronics accessories and gadgets | Affordable |
| Shanghai Street | Kitchenware, bamboo steamers, tea sets | Affordable |
| Wan Chai Computer Centre | Laptops, gaming gear, gadgets | Affordable to Mid-range |
20 Best Things to Buy in Hong Kong
Shopping in Hong Kong could be anything. You can be at a luxury boutique and designer store, or traditional markets selling local snacks, tea, antiques, and cultural souvenirs. Before planning your shopping itinerary in Hong Kong, know what to buy and the average cost.
1. Electronics
Approx. Cost: 500 – 25,000+ HKD (6,078 – 3,03,907 INR)
Electronics are one of the most popular things to buy in Hong Kong. The city has long been known as a tax-friendly shopping destination, and electronics are one item where you could save a lot.
Compared to India, products such as cameras, camera lenses, headphones, laptops, gaming accessories, and premium gadgets are at lower prices. If you are looking for cameras and photography gear, Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay have some of the best selections.
When it comes to brands such as Apple or Samsung, the prices can be similar to those in India after discounts and exchange-rate changes. So, compare prices before buying.
2. Jade Jewellery
Approx. Cost: 200 – 40,000 HKD (2,431 – 4,86,252 INR)
Jade is one of the most traditional things you can buy in Hong Kong, and it is a souvenir connected to Chinese culture. Jade has been associated with prosperity, protection, good fortune, and longevity.
You will find everything from simple jade pendants and bracelets to intricate carvings, rings, bangles, and collectable figurines.
Visit Hong Kong’s famous Jade Market, Yau Ma Tei Jade Hawker Bazaar. This place has hundreds of stalls selling everything from cheap pendants and bracelets to more expensive pieces.
3. Street Fashion and Clothing
Approx. Cost: Trendy streetwear: 100 – 300 HKD (1,215 – 3,646 INR). Sneakers and premium fashion brands: 700 – 2,000 HKD (8,509 – 24,312 INR)
Hong Kong is one of the best destinations for fashionable clothes, especially if you are looking for trendy streetwear, Korean and Japanese-inspired clothing, limited-edition sneakers, and unique local brands.
Whether you want affordable everyday outfits, oversized streetwear, designer labels, or exclusive sneaker releases, Hong Kong offers options for every budget. If you come to Hong Kong for fashion, then go to Granville Road in Tsim Sha Tsui, Causeway Bay, Sneakers Street (Fa Yuen Street) in Mong Kok.
4. Luxury Watches
Approx. Cost: The cost varies depending on the brand and model you purchase, and it can exceed 80,000 HKD
Hong Kong is one of the world’s most important watch-shopping destinations. You have a huge selection of luxury brands such as Rolex, Omega, TAG Heuer, Patek Philippe, and IWC, which are cheaper to buy in Hong Kong than in India. You will have discounts only for certain models and brands.
For luxury brands, visit shopping districts such as Central and Tsim Sha Tsui. Premium malls, including The Landmark, Pacific Place, Harbour City, and Elements, have authorised retailers.
5. Cheongsam (Qipao)
Approx. Cost: 300 – 1200 HKD (3,646 – 14,587 INR). Custom-made items can cost you a minimum of 2,000 HKD.
The cheongsam (also called qipao) is a fitted Chinese dress with a mandarin collar, side slits, and frog-button closures. It is usually made from silk or brocade fabric.
It became an iconic silhouette in 1930s Shanghai and remained a staple of Hong Kong formal fashion through the 1970s. Today, it is worn for photoshoots, Lunar New Year celebrations, and weddings across East Asia.
If you visit Stanley Market, you have the widest selection of ready-to-wear cheongsam at budget prices.
6. Chinese Silk Fabric
Approx. Cost: For a high-quality silk, it costs around 150 – 500 HKD (1,823 – 6,078 INR)
Chinese silk is the symbol of luxury, prosperity, and craftsmanship. It is chic, lightweight, and extremely comfortable to wear even in humid weather.
You can buy silk by the metre and customise it to your liking. It is a great material for saree blouses, dupattas, salwar suits, and even cushion covers. The Sham Shui Po fabric district on Cheung Sha Wan Road has many fabric shops in Hong Kong.
If you prefer affordable, budget-friendly silk garments and accessories, stalls at the Ladies’ Market have great collections.
7. XO Sauce
Approx Cost: Lee Kum Kee XO Sauce: 40 HKD (486 INR).
XO sauce was created at the Spring Moon, a Michelin-starred restaurant inside The Peninsula Hong Kong in the 1980s. It is made from dried scallops, dried shrimp, cured ham, garlic, chilli, and oil, slow-cooked until the seafood breaks down into a dense, intensely savoury paste.
While many brands produce XO sauce today, the most famous version comes from The Peninsula Hotel, where the sauce was originally created. For a more affordable option, buy Lee Kum Kee XO Sauce, which is available across Hong Kong.
8. Chinese Tea
Approx. Cost: 80 – 120 HKD (972 – 1,458 INR). For a Tieguanyin oolong tea, it can cost 300 HKD (3,646 INR)
Tea is one of the best souvenirs to bring from Hong Kong and give to your friends and family back home. The city has a long tea-drinking culture, and it is easy to find everything from affordable everyday teas to premium varieties.
Popular options include Longjing (Dragon Well) green tea, Tieguanyin oolong tea, Pu-erh tea, Jasmine tea, and Chrysanthemum tea. Many tea shops will allow you to sample different varieties before buying.
9. Po Sum On Healing Balm
Approx. Cost: 50 – 120 HKD (607 – 1,458 INR)
Po Sum On Healing Balm is one of Hong Kong’s most popular traditional remedies. It is made with ingredients such as peppermint oil, menthol, and herbal extracts.
It is commonly used to relieve headaches, muscle aches, insect bites, motion sickness, and minor body pain. This balm is one of the cheapest things to buy in Hong Kong and is very useful.
You can easily find it at Watsons, Mannings, pharmacies, and traditional Chinese medicine shops across Hong Kong, especially in the Sheung Wan district, which is known for its established herbal medicine stores.
10. Traditional Chinese Medicine
Approx. Cost: 50 – 200 HKD (607 – 2,431 INR)
Traditional Chinese Medicine is rooted in Hong Kong’s culture and remains a common part of everyday life.
Buy popular products such as goji berries, chrysanthemum flowers, dried red dates, astragalus root, ginseng, medicated oils, and herbal teas.
The best place to shop for medicine in Hong Kong is Des Voeux Road West and Ko Shing Street.
11. Dim Sum Bamboo Steamers
Approx. Cost: 50 – 300 HKD (607 – 3,646 INR)
A bamboo steamer is a practical souvenir you can buy in Hong Kong. These stackable baskets are used to prepare dim sum but are also useful for steaming momos, vegetables, dumplings, idlis, and dhoklas at home.
In the Sham Shui Po area, you have many local kitchenware stores that sell steamers that are used by restaurants across the city. You can also find them in Shanghai Street in Yau Ma Tei and at Stanley Market.
12. Egg Rolls
Approx. Cost: 80 – 180 HKD (972 – 2,188 INR)
Hong Kong egg rolls are among the most popular food souvenirs you can buy. These are crispy biscuits, which have a long shelf life of up to a month.
Some of the local brands from which you can buy these rolls include Kee Wah Bakery and Hang Heung. They are both known for their traditional egg rolls and assorted biscuit gift boxes.
Another favourite place for locals is Jenny Bakery, famous for its buttery cookies packed in its iconic teddy bear tins, which often sell out because of high demand.
13. Mooncakes
Approx. Cost: 200 – 600 HKD (2,431 – 7,293 INR)
Mooncakes are one of Hong Kong’s traditional treats and a popular gift, especially during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
These pastries are typically filled with lotus seed paste, red bean paste, or salted egg yolk. In modern versions, you will have flavours such as matcha, chocolate, mango, and custard.
For high-quality mooncakes, you can get them from brands like Wing Wah, Kee Wah Bakery, and Hang Heung. You can find mooncakes at local bakeries across Hong Kong, malls, supermarkets, and the airport.
14. Chinese Tea Sets
Approx. Cost: 200 – 10,000+ HKD (2,431 – 1,21,563 INR)
A Chinese tea set is one of the most elegant souvenirs to buy in Hong Kong. Tea culture is deeply rooted in daily life across China, and Hong Kong has some of the best places in Hong Kong to buy traditional tea ware.
You can choose from porcelain tea sets, glass teapots, ceramic gaiwans, and the famous Yixing clay teapots.
For everyday use, you can buy a simple, affordable porcelain tea set. If you are looking for something more special, authentic Yixing clay teapots are famous among tea enthusiasts.
15. Luxury Cosmetics and Skincare
Approx. Cost: 180 – 5,000 HKD (2,188 – 60,781 INR)
When you buy luxury skincare and cosmetics in Hong Kong, there is no sales tax on beauty products, and international brands are much cheaper than in India.
Popular brands such as SK-II, La Mer, Estee Lauder, Shiseido, Laneige, Sulwhasoo, Dior Beauty, and MAC are available for slightly lower cost.
For luxury beauty shopping, head to Lane Crawford, Sephora, SOGO, or Times Square in Causeway Bay. If you are looking for Korean and Japanese skincare at affordable prices, visit stores like Sasa, Watsons, and Mannings, which offer a huge selection.
16. Designer Bags
Approx. Cost: 8,000 – 80,000 HKD (97,250 – 9,72,504 INR)
Hong Kong is one of the best places in Asia to buy luxury designer bags, as it has a good collection of international brands. Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Dior, Chanel, Saint Laurent, and Hermes have stores across the city.
Since Hong Kong does not impose sales tax on luxury goods, prices are typically lower than Indian prices, especially for premium handbags and limited-edition collections.
The best place to shop is Harbour City in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong’s largest shopping complex. Other top luxury shopping destinations include The Landmark in Central, Pacific Place in Admiralty, and Elements Mall in Kowloon.
17. Antiques and Vintage Collectables
Approx. Cost: 200 – 50,000 HKD (2,431 – 6,07,815 INR)
In Hong Kong, there are traditional Chinese porcelain and jade carvings, old coins, vintage watches, calligraphy pieces, and there is something for every type of collector.
Even if you are not serious about antiques, just by browsing these local markets, you will end up buying one.
The best area for antique shopping is Sheung Wan, particularly along Hollywood Road and Upper Lascar Row. Here, you will find everything from affordable vintage trinkets and decorative ceramics to high-value antiques.
18. Chinese Calligraphy Scrolls and Art
Approx. Cost: 100 – 5,000+ HKD (1,215 – 60,781 INR)
Chinese calligraphy is one of the most distinctive cultural souvenirs you can buy in Hong Kong. It has been practised for over 2,000 years and combines painting, poetry, and handwriting into a single piece of artwork.
You can find scrolls, framed artworks, bookmarks, fans, and decorative pieces featuring Chinese proverbs, poems, and traditional symbols of prosperity, happiness, and longevity.
Many artists also offer customised calligraphy, allowing you to have your name or family name written in Chinese characters. For the best selection, visit Cat Street Market and the art galleries around Hollywood Road in Sheung Wan.
19. Pearl Jewellery
Approx. Cost: 500 – 20,000+ HKD (6,078 – 2,43,124 INR)
You can find everything from affordable freshwater pearl necklaces and earrings to premium Akoya, South Sea, and Tahitian black pearls.
For pearl jewellery, you have popular options including pearl stud earrings, pendants, bracelets, and classic pearl strands. Always buy certified and premium-quality pieces, shop at trusted jewellers such as Chow Tai Fook, Chow Sang Sang, and Luk Fook, all of which provide authenticity certificates and detailed product information.
20. Feng Shui Items
Approx. Cost: 50 – 2,000 HKD (607 – 24,312 INR)
Feng Shui items are among the most popular souvenirs to buy in Hong Kong. It is an ancient Chinese practice that focuses on creating harmony, prosperity, and positive energy.
Whether or not you follow Feng Shui principles, you can also use it as decorative pieces. Popular items include Lucky Cats, Laughing Buddha figurines, Chinese lucky coins tied with red ribbons, crystal spheres, Bagua mirrors, and traditional wind chimes.
You can find affordable options at Temple Street Night Market and Cat Street Market. When you buy them in speciality shops around Sheung Wan and Man Mo Temple, you can find higher-quality pieces made from jade, crystal, and wood.
Tips and Customs Rules for Indians Shopping in Hong Kong
- Duty-Free Allowance: You can bring goods worth up to 75,000 INR duty-free for personal use.
- Receipts: Always keep invoices for watches, electronics, jewellery, designer bags, and luxury purchases.
- Authorised Stores: Purchase cameras, laptops, phones, and gadgets from trusted retailers or official brand stores to ensure authenticity and warranty.
- Gold and Jewellery: Shop at established jewellers and ask for certificates showing purity, weight, and pricing details.
- Food and Herbal Products: Chinese tea, mooncakes, egg rolls, XO sauce, and traditional herbal products should be sealed and labelled for customs clearance.
- Bargains: Temple Street Night Market, Ladies’ Market, Stanley Market, and Cat Street Market are for affordable shopping, and you can bargain here.
- Credit Cards: Many luxury malls and premium retailers offer card promotions, discounts, or reward points.
- Baggage Limits: Tea sets, porcelain items, kitchenware, and bulk shopping can quickly increase baggage weight and lead to excess baggage fees.
Conclusion
Hong Kong has a diverse shopping experience. Whether you want luxury watches, designer handbags, premium cosmetics, electronics, gold jewellery, Chinese tea, or cultural souvenirs, the city has something for every budget.
If you are planning a complete Hong Kong vacation with shopping, sightseeing, and local experiences, contact Dimaak Tours. We can help you with an itinerary that covers both the famous attractions and the best shopping districts.
FAQs About Shopping in Hong Kong
1. Is shopping cheaper in Hong Kong than in India?
Yes. Products such as luxury watches, cosmetics, designer bags, cameras, and electronics are often cheaper in Hong Kong because it has very low taxes compared to India.
2. What is the best thing to buy in Hong Kong?
Luxury watches, electronics, jade jewellery, Chinese tea, designer bags, cosmetics, and local food souvenirs are among the most popular things to buy in Hong Kong.
3. Which market is best for souvenirs in Hong Kong?
Temple Street Night Market, Stanley Market, Cat Street Market, and Ladies’ Market are the best places for souvenirs and gifts.
4. How much shopping budget should you keep for Hong Kong?
For souvenirs and local shopping, 15,000 – 25,000 INR is enough. If you plan to buy luxury watches, designer bags, gold, or electronics, your budget can easily exceed a lakh.
5. Is it worth buying electronics in Hong Kong?
Electronics in Hong Kong are often cheaper than in India, particularly for cameras, lenses, headphones, gaming accessories, and some laptops. However, always check international warranty coverage, compatibility, and baggage restrictions before purchasing anything.
