Last chance to get your Studio Ghibli goods before going through security. Small store compared to…read morethe one in Ocean Terminal but it's got all the cute stuff as well. There's even a Totoro waiting by a bus stop that you can take pictures with.

Located at causeway bay is this gift store. The first time I chance upon it was through other…read moresocial media sites. This store carries various character goods. I am more of a Disney fan and hence head towards the Disney and Tsum Tsum sections. This store also carries Tokyo Disney resort (Disneyland and Disneysea) goods including Unibearsity (Japan only plushies and different clothes). You can either walk in or contact them through their social media sites. If you would like to do overseas shipping, you will need to pay them extra. Overall, if you have young kids or a Disney fanatic like myself, do drop by this gift store ;)

I kind of snuck in. I did. They were actually closed and open for appointments only, but I slid…read morein to check it out. The question of "are they open to the public or are they only open for appointments to potential buyers" is a slippery slope around Hong Kong. "Are you just looking or are you buying?" is another slippery slope. Without a solid contemporary art museum to anchor from, I seek out art any way I can...even slipping into Gagosian. Do as I say and not as I do: I suppose it would be best to call first and simply ask to say "can I come by and take a look, not to buy, but just to look" to be on the up and up with their blessing versus the sneek in approach. If you love contemporary art, this is your church. Their is a fine line between public museum and private gallery in Hong Kong and access to see what is out there in the contemporary world can really only be viewed in the private gallery. I cant lie though. Between several places like Gagosian and Pace, these places are the holy grail of contemporary art and absolutely go if you have an opportunity to be in this space because without doubt whatever is on their walls is spectacular.

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A historic police compound turned into a real-life Etsy market! Located in Central, PMQ 元創方 is…read morepacked with local artisan shops, unique design studios, and rich Hong Kong history. PMQ 元創方 stands for Police Married Quarters. It's a historic site turned vibrant creative hub in Central, Hong Kong. Rebuilt in 1951 as the Police Married Quarters, the compound reopened in 2014 for local designers. The architecture is beautiful, the vibe is incredibly artistic, and it is the perfect place to support independent creators. A truly unique spot for anyone looking for authentic local souvenirs.

This place is basically like a giant Etsy shop/Instagram photo opp…read more Came to take selfies in front of the koi staircase. Left with nearly a dozen pairs of cute and unique earrings crafted by HK-based jewelry maker @ashayatheone, for $8 to $15 (USD) a pair. Though I definitely spent more than I would have for souvenirs at the Ladies Market, it was worth it not to feel stressed out having to haggle on the streets of Mong Kok. Plus, I walked out with better quality stuff, supported a local business, and got to check out the current art exhibit ("LONG TIME NO SEE": a set of hand-drawn murals paying homage to the history of the PMQ building).

Shopped for my kid and myself here since it is wonderful, perfectly fit, and affordable plus trendy…read morestyle. 3-4 levels for women, men and kids, staff are wonderful, helpful and nice. Too many selections to choose from and just not enough time. Will be back to get more.

Great service and quality. Found what I needed at a great price. Multiple locations with easy…read moreaccess.

I found a Bruce Lee fan club online which led me to this plaza. I thought it would be a museum but…read moreit turned out to be a retail store, the size of a typical office cubical. This plaza has 3 full floors of cubical sized stores selling mostly plastic toy figures. Tons of Japanese Anime stuff. My kids were interested but all the merchandise looked the same to me. The layout is a maze; I felt like a trapped mouse. Note - Most stores open around 3pm ish so don't show up too early.

誠品生活 Eslite Spectrum is so much fun to browse…read more Love their books collections! Taiwanese publishers has so many good diversify topics both fiction and non fiction. Make sure you check out their cooking. bartender and barista collections, concise instructions with beautiful photo illustrations! There are also smaller counters that specializes in imported lifestyle items from Taiwan: cookware, aromatherapy, healthcare, pop fashion, travel and more! This is probably one of the best lifestyle shop inside Cityplaza.

I come back again on a normal weekday. There isn't as much people anymore and the shop feels much…read moremore spacious. I find it more familiar as a book store finally. I hope that the regular reading habit can be promoted in Hong Kong through these kind of stylish bookstores. People are attracted to visit these stores for their style and product diversity then encouraged to pick up some books to read. Reading is actually quite a good pass time when you needed some private space to release yourself from pressure. When reading, all you need to do is to concentrate on the content of the book, drawing out the novel scenes in your mind, nothing else. Pretty soothing right? I can feel that the concept of this store is quite different from its branch in Causaway Bay, perhaps more focusing on people's life (since it is located in a residential area), the shop is introducing more lifestyle specialty counters. Counters include: Taiwanese Bubble tea store, organic skincare, designer culinary, coffee shop and so on. Great place to check out if you are hanging around the Cityplaze in Taikoo!