This is your one-stop-shop for all things Chinese, with many years experience in the gift shops…read moreindustry, it is an Aladdin's cave of oriental gifts, arts and crafts. Established in 1986, the business is set in the busy China Town district of Manchester. The business is able to offer top quality gifts, including Buddhas and dragons, Lucky cats, chopsticks, rice bowls, fireworks, Chinese-language romances, tea pots, lanterns.... and so much more besides! perfect for those little stocking fillers at Christmas.

T LA is one of my favourite shops in China Town, It's my last bastion of hope when buying birthday…read morepresents for friends, It's an oriental bric a brac shop, selling hello kitty, jolly buddhas, parasols, chinese music and other colourful and exciting items. The staff are always very friendly and it smells lovely! (but it does!) I think people overlook this area for shopping and head to Market Street, it's a pity!

Thai Gift Shop is half hair salon half gift shop, the staff are lovely- they sell lucky cats,…read morebuddhas, cheongsam dresses and oriental blouses, make up, jewellery, wood carvings and fans, they also do haistyling, permanent make up and normal make-up. It's in the basement to and not wheelchair accessible.

Manchester Souvenirs & News have had locations popping up all over the city of late as the…read morenewsagents' chain look to expand - this is probably one of my favourite stores they have in the city, and I do like it much more than their newer locations at Arndale Centre Exchange Square, Shudehill and Deansgate, as well as their other location at the other side of Piccadilly Gardens. Refurbished of late to include a Post Office, this is one of the latest opening Post Offices in the area which is open from 6 in the morning to 6 in the evening throughout the week, opening a couple of hours later on Sunday and 8 - 8 on Saturday. The Post Office inside this newsagents is all the more important especially with the Town Hall's refurbishment meaning the Post Office there is out of action for now, and this one does seem a little quieter with less queuing compared to the other Post Office in their other store at Piccadilly Plaza. Despite being located in an older building on Mosley Street, close to Primark and Metrolink services, the inside of the store is pretty modern including multiple friendly staff working the store and Post Office checkouts as well as a pretty decent drinks/news selection, although I do find the prices to be a tad higher compared to nearby. 4* - A very innovative idea to add a Post Office into this store after the Town Hall's closer for refurbishment was announced which meant there would still be a Post Office on Mosley Street, while still being a useful store in a good and central location too.

The Manchester Art Gallery isn't massive but has an interesting collection of pieces. It's also…read morefree to enter, so not much to lose by stopping in. My partner and I were in the area and checked it out because they had an exhibition on drinkware and the historical context of its supply and consumption. Lots of cool pieces and good insights on the exploitation involved with coffee, tea, and chocolate. Other than that, it's not unlike most museum visits. Wander around, stop by the gift shop perhaps, and then you're off!

Free to the public during the week! We stopped here because we couldn't check into your Airbnb yet…read more We stopped by and walked around. It's big, pretty and they have clean and nice bathrooms. They also have a cafe, and plenty of chairs so you can rest and sit. The gift shop is also very cute and they have free wifi! Definitely check it out if you need to kill some time!

I agree with Angela, this place is not just for visitors to the city!…read more It's a great place to find out what's happening in the city. From theatre listings to events to new openings to stuff to do in the kids holidays...you'll find tons of great tips here. Also loads of the leaflets have money off coupons in them too so you might end up picking up a bargain too! It's great for gifts too as they have some great souvenirs and Mancunian memorabilia and the best range of postcards in the city! Worth a look if you know people who've left Manchester, send them a postcard and tell them what you're missing! Obviously a place to head to if you're new to the city too...the staff are really helpful.

I came here when I was visiting M/cr last month as part of my UK road trip. I took a bus from…read moreRusholme and saw this on my way to...somwhere..so I decided to stop in and check it out. I told the guy who worked there that I was a Smiths fan and wanted to know where all the sites or places of importance were since my tour guide was at work. He quickly wrote down all of the best spots for me and let me charge my phone. Everyone there was very helpful, they had free maps of the city and also had this cool digital table map thing. Out of all the cities I visited in the UK the only souvenirs that I purchased were from Manchester. I love my 'I heart MCR' and 'on the sixth day..' mug.

cath kidstone is one of those shops is one of those modern vintage shops which sells almost…read moreeverything : from bathroom accessories to kids' knitting : everything is colourful . If you're looking for a place to make a present or add colours to you home , you found the right place! The three storey shop is cosy , we feel like at home !

The regeneration of Hulme in the late'80's and early '90's brought many invaluable businesses to…read morethis area and facing Hulme market, Afro World is one of them. I am a curly girl with tresses which vary from sleek and shiny on a good day, to a frizzy halo- depending on the weather. Although certain high street chains and chemists have woken up to the fact that yes, we are a multicultural Britain with a diverse population who have individual needs, their range of products for people of colour can be very limited. This is not a political rant, it is a cold, hard, consumer fact. Afro World is a saving grace and "limited" is not a word that applies here. Having entered its hallowed doors, you have never seen so many hair and skin products in your life! There are rows and rows stocking brands such as Soft n Free, Dark n Lovely, Ultra Sheen and Pink, to name but a few- seriously the shop sells hundreds of them. The name of this store is a tad misleading as this mecca also sells makes for European and Asian hair types. You can buy a good quality real hair wig for only £29, extensions, and curly or straight pony tails line the shelves and offer you the ability to alter your appearance every day of the week. Handy for Geminis or international spies. The owners really know their stock inside and out. This is an incredible talent, considering how many lines are sold there, and they are always on hand to give you help and advice. Not many men ( with the obvious exception of hairdressers) are able to discuss with you whether you suit a wavy weave or a head full of corn rows in a truly macho fashion. Afro World also sells a good range of make-up for Asian and Afro-Caribbean skin and various hair accessories . It is open Mon-Sat 9am-6pm and on Sunday from 11am-5pm. Be aware that the shop is closed for prayer on Fridays from 1.30-2.30pm. So if you fancy a wicked weave, exceptional extensions or just need to stock up on your Kirby grips then this shop has it all.