Find the perfect Chinese New Year gifts in Hong Kong to celebrate a lucky and prosperous Year of the Dragon.
As we usher in the Year of the Dragon, Hong Kong is buckling down with special Chinese New Year menus, festive Lunar New Year events, and donning almost every corner in vibrant CNY decorations. The Lunar New Year holidays are the time for us to congregate with relatives and loved ones, too. Finding yourself stuck with gift ideas for friends, family, or coworkers? Fret not – from activewear to chocolates, our guide to Chinese New Year gifts for 2024 will help you find some of the best treats in town to start the year with a bang!
Our guide to auspicious Chinese New Year gifts 2024
1. Grace & Favour HK
All set for the Year of the Dragon, Grace & Favour HK is unveiling a special Chinese New Year collection that truly resonates with the festive spirit. This limited-time range is designed to cater to all the gifting needs that accompany the different celebratory occasions. From flower boxes for your loved ones or corporate associates, to potted orchids as centrepieces for the home, every item is a nod to the tradition and symbolism cherished during this joyous season. Grace & Favour HK’s hampers, made up of orchids, premium fruits, and champagne, are also a toast to prosperity, longevity, and blessings in the year ahead. Moreover, the award-winning Grace & Favour HK is renowned for its quality, timeliness, and reliability. With its commitment to free same-day delivery and pick-up services, your New Year’s wishes are guaranteed to arrive promptly.
Psst – we have an exclusive discount for you! Just enter the code EARLY10 to enjoy an early bird discount of 10% off the special Chinese New Year collection at Grace & Favour HK by 31 January. Got an urgent order or enquiry? Whatsapp the team at 9625 4482.
Shop Grace & Favour HK online, or visit its beautiful boutiques in Sai Ying Pun and Tsim Sha Tsui.
2. Chinese Tea Gallery
Surprise your loved ones with a sensory experience that is both unique and flavourful! Offering premium blends of green tea, oolong tea, black tea, and pu’er, Chinese Tea Gallery’s Tea-riffic sets allows you to personalise your gift with pre-selected sets or creating your own flavour combinations, from fruity to floral. Presented in an elegant gift box that fuses Eastern and Western design elements, the teas come with tailored instructions on light or strong brewing methods to ensure a perfect cuppa every time.
For an even more sophisticated gift, Chinese Tea Gallery’s Intellectual Series is perfect for the stylish person in your life. From Japanese Green Tea to Taiwanese Oolong Tea, take your pick between the wide variety of teas and tea sachets to infuse in the wine-design cold brew bottles – ideal for tea drinkers who are always on the go.
Shop Chinese Tea Gallery online for festive discounts, or visit its physical store at Room A, 6/F, Yam Hop Hing Industrial Building, 40-44 Kwai Wing Road, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong, p. 2816 2659
3. Asahi Super Dry
For those who love cracking open a cold one with their Lunar New Year feasts, Asahi Super Dry’s exclusive Pixel Art Edition cans are a simple yet eye-catching gift. Cheers to a year of prosperity with beer cans adorned with complex artistic illustrations by the renowned Japan-based pixel artist Hermippe. Featuring a shape-shifting pixel dragon in vibrant red, these gorgeous beers bring the same invigorating Super Dry taste. Available in supermarkets, convenience stores, online, and select restaurants across Hong Kong, an ice-cold beer from Asahi is always a welcome gift!
Shop Asahi Super Dry at selected retail locations across Hong Kong.
4. Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong x Double Happiness Noodles
Send someone special an elegant gift set that supports local, with Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong and Double Happiness Noodles’ exclusive gift set. As one of Hong Kong’s most iconic homegrown brands, Double Happiness Noodles has been honing 60 years of noodle-making expertise in North Point. The auspicious gift set comes in a gold-accented box that contains eight packets of the local brand’s signature Shrimp Roe Noodles and a jar of Shrimp Roe XO Sauce. Deliver a touch of #HomeKong to your gifts this Chinese New Year!
Shop Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong x Double Happiness Noodles gift set via the hotel’s e-shop.
5. Yat Tung Heen, Eaton HK
One-Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant, Yat Tung Heen, has always been known for its classic Chinese New Year puddings, but this year, we’re also smitten with its Signature Gift Box. The set contains gourmet delights, including the restaurant’s house-made premium XO sauce, candied walnuts, and hand-selected Ginseng Oolong tea leaves. These treats come inside a sophisticated wooden box, which can be upcycled to minimise the environmental impact of gifting. It also makes a beautiful case for jewellery and mementos! For the ultimate Chinese New Year gift, look no further than Yat Tung Heen’s CNY Pudding Gift Set, which comes with the Signature Gift Box, along with the indulgent Chinese New Year Pudding and Turnip Pudding.
Shop Yat Tung Heen’s Lunar New Year offerings via its e-shop.
Yat Tung Heen, Level B2, Eaton HK, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Hong Kong, p. 2710 1093
6. The Peninsula Boutique
If you want to go for the classic Lunar New Year gift – a bountiful hamper – look no further than The Peninsula Boutique’s Chinese New Year collection. Paying homage to the traditional dragon dance, a wide range of gift hampers are available, all filled with tasty goodies and presented in beautiful packaging. The Prosperous Dragon Gift Box consists of Chinese delicacies, candies, and fine teas that’ll make a wonderful centrepiece at any celebration. The Superior Chinese New Year Hamper, on the other hand, comes brimming with festive puddings, both Chinese and Western treats, teas, and champagne.
The Peninsula Boutique, Shop BL1, B/F, The Peninsula Arcade, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, p. 2696 6969
7. Royal Salute
Nothing says class quite like a hefty bottle of high-quality whisky! Impress with your Chinese New Year gifts this year by selecting the Royal Salute 21 Years Lunar New Year Special Edition 2024. Exclusively for this season, Royal Salute’s rich blended Scotch whisky comes housed in a hand-crafted blue flagon and illustrated red box, put together in collaboration with the award-winning illustrator Yunshu Li. The essence of CNY, combined with Royal Salute’s rich heritage, is showcased in the gorgeous design of this special edition. With the motifs of drums, lanterns, flowers, and animals all holding symbolic meaning, this bewitching bottle truly captures the elation and wonder of the New Year.
Shop Royal Salute at selected online and physical retailers.
8. Tumi
Got any jet-setting friends in mind for Chinese New Year gifts this year? You’re in luck, as Tumi’s limited-edition dragon-themed Lunar New Year collection is as stylish as it is practical. Take on any turbulence with the exclusive 19 Degree International Expandable Four- wheeled Carry-on in Dragon Print, which gives a fiery spin to the brand’s iconic hard-sided design. For lighter loads, the Voyageur series is perfect. The Halsey Backpack is highly functional and portable, as are the Just In Case Tote, Madeline Cosmetic, and Charm Pouch – all emblazoned with a striking dancing dragon motif.
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Tumi has locations across Hong Kong.
9. Lululemon
As you roar into the Year of the Dragon, why not explore a new look from Lululemon? The limited-edition Lunar New Year capsule makes a functional and gorgeous Chinese New Year gift, featuring shapes inspired by the traditional qipao alongside Lululemon’s signature Luxtreme fabric for unparalleled comfort. Whether you know someone who’d appreciate a dragon scale-inspired Sueded Terry Front-overlap Pullover to wear to a Pilates session, or a snazzy Everywhere Belt Bag for daily use, Lululemon has you covered. For anyone seeking to pursue healthier lifestyles for the new year, these stylish items from Lululemon are sure to be a hit.
Lululemon has locations across Hong Kong.
10. Carlsberg
A perfect last-minute gift for any Lunar New Year celebration, Carlsberg’s Year of the Dragon Special-edition Can is a refreshing gift to wish everyone a year of success and prosperity. These beautifully decorated cans are soaring into the Year of the Dragon with a colourful design resembling a traditional silky dragon dance. The Carlsberg Danish Pilsner and Carlsberg Smooth Draught are available at convenience stores and supermarkets, making this an accessible gift that’s still guaranteed to put smiles on faces.
For those who’d like to go above and beyond, Carlsberg is offering a promotion until14 February for buyers to nab a limited-edition Carlsberg’s Year of the Dragon Mahjong Set. Customers with a cumulative purchase of over $538 at designated outlets are eligible to register for one of the 250 available sets while supplies last. Additionally, from 15 January to 29 February, customers purchasing the Carlsberg’s Year of the Dragon LNY Beer Bundle through HKTVmall will receive a mahjong set while supplies last.
Shop Carlsberg at selected retail locations across Hong Kong.
11. Conspiracy Chocolate
Lunar New Year can’t get sweeter than this! In addition to the selection of chocolate bars, bonbons, hot cocoa powder, and more, Conspiracy Chocolate has brought back its popular Mahjong Tea Pralines. Inspired by the winning hand Thirteen Orphans, these tea-infused praline chocolates come in the form of mahjong tiles in beautiful packaging. This set is truly a delectable gift for everyone, as Conspiracy Chocolate chefs have created a recipe for vegan tea ganaches that taste just as good as the traditional dairy cream pralines.
Shop Conspiracy Chocolate online.
12. Lojel
For many, a new year means new opportunities for travel. Jetset in style with luggage from Lojel, a brand committed to sustainable and user-centric products. A Cubo Medium is an amazing piece of luggage that keeps items stored smartly and securely for a trip. If you have that friend who always seems to be flying away on short trips, a Niru – 28H Weekender is the perfect present for travelling in style, with 100% recycled nylon fabric and premium components. Act as the travel fairy this Lunar New Year and upgrade someone’s expedition with a piece of Lojel luggage that’ll last for years to come.
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Lojel has locations across Hong Kong.
