18 Artistic Leaving Hong Kong Farewell Gifts and Souvenirs

 

Hong Kong skyline placemat and coasters

Being one of the biggest Financial Hubs in Asia and having a diverse range of regional opportunities across industries, Hong Kong has attracted talents across the world to come to visit or work on a short-term basis. This makes HK a multinational city where we can easily meet and make friends with people from different cultures.

It's always hard to say goodbye but we can always make an extra effort to show our care and appreciation to family and friends with who we share many beautiful memories together in this city. In this gift guide, we would like to share with you some unique gifts with a touch of Hong Kong for you or your friends to bring home. It is sad to say goodbye but the friendship and beautiful memories always stay. No matter where your next adventure will be, we know that a part of your heart will always be in Home Kong.

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Mahjong is traditional craftsmanship and intangible cultural heritage in Hong Kong. Winner of the Hong Kong Smart Design Award, these artistic Mahjong gift set captures the beauty of five locations in Hong Kong and would be ideal Hong Kong gifts and souvenirs for someone to keep and cherish.

Available on Qraftie for HKD 388 (North Point, Sai Kung, Southside, and Tung Chung) and HKD 397 (Central)

This set of coasters captures the beauty of the well-known Hong Kong tram, also known as Ding Ding. Each of the ceramic coasters is handmade by the artist and features her very own Ding Ding artwork. They make a wonderful gift as well as a great conversation starter when you are welcoming guests to your place.

Available on Qraftie for HKD 235 per set.

Hong Kong has been named by many people as "A pearl of the East" because of its gorgeous night view. If you are looking for a gift for family and friends overseas, this custom-made hand-painted Victoria Harbour mailbox painting would be a wonderful idea
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It makes an artistic piece of home decor to keep small items in one place as well as a unique mailbox for new letters.

Available on Qraftie for HKD 660.

Please be mindful that custom-made items require longer production and delivery time.

The Victoria Harbour view is one of the most iconic views of Hong Kong. Whether it is daytime or nighttime, this gorgeous view attracts many locals and tourists to see the beauty of it. You can also enjoy a lighting show along the harbour at 8 pm every day together with the show’s music performed by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, played at the harbour front of Hong Kong Cultural Centre. ⁠ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁠
This limited edition signed art print makes a fabulous Hong Kong gift and souvenir. The original of this artwork is hand painted by an artist in Hong Kong.

Available on Qraftie for HKD 500.

Everyone who has been to Hong Kong for sure has tried out some of the mouth-watering dim sums. The swim shot with unique dim sum patterns lets your family and friends bring a bit of Home Kong to them wherever they go.

This for sure makes a unique Hong Kong gift and souvenir.

Available on Qraftie HKD 500.

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Do you remember going to the wet market and viewing each egg under the red lamp before buying it when you were young? The unique Hong Kong style red lamp design bamboo re-useable cutlery set would make a great Hong Kong gift and add some fun to the outdoor dining experience.

Available on Qraftie for HKD 200.

Let your recipients bring their happy memories in Hong Kong with them by giving them a Hong Kong-themed Watercolor Art Print by an independent artist in Hong Kong. Something that they can display and cherish wherever their next adventure is. If you like this beautiful art print, take a look at the Hong Kong Skyline, Lamma Island, and Tsim Sha Tsui versions and create a collage wall art.

Available on Qraftie for HKD 350 each.

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Hong Kong Skyline is one of the most iconic views of the city. Many tourists across the world visit to see its beauty of it.

This set of coasters captures the beauty of this iconic view in vibrant rainbow colors. The original illustration was hand-drawn and painted by a watercolor artist in HK. It comes in a box of three coasters.

Available on Qraftie for HKD 180.

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A handmade bow tie full of Hong Kong iconic boats. Have you caught any of them on Victoria Harbour? Each bow tie is individually made by a maker in Hong Kong, adding uniqueness and individuality to each of them. A matching set of two is also available.

Available of Qraftie for HKD 250 and HKD 325 for a matching set of two.

Neon Signs, Victoria Harbour, Choi Hung Estate, Ding Ding, and Aqua Lunar. Which one is your favorite Hong Kong scenery?
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Having been born and bred in HK and living here for most of his life, the photographer wanted to give back something to the city that raised him by sharing some of his photographs that capture the beauty of the local sceneries.⁠
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This is a set of five greeting cards created using the photographer’s very own photographs and Adobe Indesign.

Available on Qraftie for HKD 135 per set.

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Ding Ding and Neon Sign! Two of Hong Kong's beloved icons! This lovely pattern was created by a designer in Hong Kong. Each mug is made from eco-friendly material. A functional yet stylish Hong Kong Gift!

Available on Qraftie for HKD 160.

Egg lamp illustration tea towel

It's so convenient to get a pack of eggs at a supermarket these days. Do you still get eggs at the wet markets and do a "quality check " for each of them under the red lamp before bringing them home?⁠

This tea towel captures the beauty of the signature Hong Kong-style red lamp. A lovely Hong Kong gift and souvenir.

Available on Qraftie for HKD 140.

Love this decorative mahjong tiles wall art full of blossom Spring vibes featuring twelve Chinese zodiac signs. If you are looking for a unique art piece with an eastern touch, this would be a great addition to add some artistic vibe to your home.

The artist of this unique piece grew up in a family that ran a mahjong factory in Hong Kong for over 30 years. She designed this set of mahjong tiles framed wall art using her very own illustrations. Each piece is individually hand-painted.

Available on Qraftie for HKD 1,380.

What’s more than having an artistic Hong Kong Map at your home?

Sai Kung, Southside, Tuen Mun and you name it! How many of these places have you been to? This unique HK map is designed with the names of many well-known places on Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, New Territories, and Lantau Island. The original illustration was hand-drawn by the artist himself and colored digitally.

Available on Qraftie for HKD 1,030.

Baa Si Zaam Yau Lok! This is probably one of the first sentences you learned when you first moved to Hong Kong so the minibus driver can drop you at the bus stop. You may also finish your sentence with Mm Goi to express your gratitude.⁠

This notebook captures the beauty of the minibus, ding ding, and star ferry. The original illustration was hand-painted by a watercolor artist in HK and it is printed in a local company using recycled natural white paper.

Available on Qraftie for HKD 220.

Don’t forget to add a card to the farewell gift for your family and friends. Let them know how much you appreciate them and remind them of the happy memories you have shared together in Hong Kong. This Home Kong greeting card capturing one of Hong Kong's beloved icons, the Star ferry would be a wonderful idea.

Available on Qraftie for HKD 28.

What makes it more special than having a card handmade to order for someone who is leaving? This personalized card is made individually from designing, and paper cutting to putting it all together. Select from a range of unique Hong Kong-themed designs such as dim sum, hiking trial, lucky cat, and koi fishes. You can also add a personal note to it. This is not just a thoughtful design card but also a piece of artwork for your recipient to keep and cherish.

Available on Qraftie for HKD 350.

Take a look our “Explore Hong kong” series for more Unique Hong Kong themed Gifts and Keepsakes

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Updated in August 2021

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