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March 27, 2026

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CERAMICS: Hak Dei

🫖 CERAMICS: Hak Dei

Why: For those looking to bring a piece of Hong Kong home through design-forward objects, Hak Dei curates a thoughtful mix of interior objects that blend traditional Chinese aesthetics with contemporary design. From textured ceramics to sculptural home accents, the space feels carefully composed yet approachable.

Where: Hong Kong, Mong Kok, Shanghai St, 618號地下G04c

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ANTIQUES: Upper Lascar Row antique street market

🕰️ ANTIQUES: Upper Lascar Row

Why: Upper Lascar Row, often referred to as Cat Street, is lined with stalls filled with vintage objects, antiques, and curiosities. The market offers a layered glimpse into Hong Kong’s past from old signage to porcelain and collectibles. It’s less about perfection and more about discovery, where each item carries a sense of history and unexpected charm.

Where: 24-46 Upper Lascar Row, Tai Ping Shan, Hong Kong

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MINIATURES: 7 Colour Harbour

🚕 MINIATURES: 7 Colour Harbour

Why: 7 Colour Harbour specializes in intricate miniatures that capture scenes of Hong Kong life in remarkable detail. Each piece feels like a small window into the city’s identity, offering a playful yet meaningful way to take home a scaled-down version of Hong Kong.

Where: 28號 Cochrane St, Central, Hong Kong

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CANDLES: BeCandle

🕯️ CANDLES: BeCandle

Why: BeCandle creates fragrances inspired by Hong Kong’s landscapes, architecture, and atmosphere. Each scent is carefully developed to evoke a specific place or memory, translating the city into something sensory and immersive. It offers a refined and contemporary take on the traditional souvenir with minimalist packaging and a strong design identity.

Where: G/F, 102 Man Nin St, Sai Kung, Hong Kong

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MAHJONG: Kam Fat MahJong Shop

🀄 MAHJONG: Kam Fat MahJong Shop

Why: Kam Fat MahJong Shop is one of Hong Kong’s most iconic mahjong makers, known for its handcrafted tiles and meticulous production process. The workshop preserves a disappearing craft, where each set is shaped, polished, and finished by hand. It stands as one of the last places where this level of craftsmanship is still practiced in the city.

Where: 2 Bulkeley St, Hung Hom, Hong Kong

Check out the full guide here.

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