What toiletries can you not find in Hong Kong?

We are doing a 93 day cruise in Asia, We are going to spend 5 days before in Hong Kong . What toiletries won't we be able to get there ???

Check out this discussion on tripadvisor. Plenty of places in Hong Kong named for toiletries.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g294217-i1496-k6841247-Buying_toiletries-Hong_Kong.html

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If you cannot buy it in Hong Kong you cannot buy it anywhere else in the world.

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Boys, put your hands over your eyes!!!!!

 

I blush to mention these....... but if you require them, there is a very limited range of feminine hygiene products (ok, tampons) available in Hong Kong, so you may want to BYO. Some Asian countries do not sell them at all.

I am sure you can get mouthwash in HongKong, but our travel companions could not get it in mainland China. We don't know where else you are going ...

They certainly sell mouthwash in China but the question is about HK. They have everything in HK. The only issue is if you are picky and want a specific brand.

You can get most things and as noted the key is not to be picky about the brand.

I would get most of your items at home and pack them with your checked package.

That is how we have handled all of our long cruises.

Just a few things we then have to pick up once we arrive.

Keith

One thing you will find hard to find in Hong Kong is a supermarket as we know it. There are heaps of Asian food shops selling dried sharks fin and everything else man can dry to a dehydrated wafer . Few convenience stores but they largely sell only sugary drinks and confectionery, and doughy chinese buns .

One thing you will find hard to find in Hong Kong is a supermarket as we know it ... Few convenience stores but they largely sell only sugary drinks and confectionery, and doughy chinese buns .

Urrmm, I beg to differ, slightly, depending on where one is looking for these - you most certainly will NOT find them anywhere near the Conrad by Hilton or Marriott @ Central & I know the semi-connecting multi-level upscale Pacific Malls at the Admiralty MTR Station isn't exactly a good place to look for a "real" supermarket, as these are aimed at upscale shoppers with its high rent, or Central in the core business/financial districts. Have to ask for the nearest one (newstand folks are good for pointing you the way to the nearest "wet" laundry by the pounds, etc.) or look for them near more residential "side" streets with the concrete high-rises (North Points, with some tourist class hotels) or Causeway Bays (popular place for int'l food, cafe, bars & indoor malls - connecting undergrounds & directly exiting from the MTR) have integrated supermarket ... again, depends on what you are looking for or shopping needs.

TST with the YMCA, the "Pen" or IC, Sheraton or Nikko, Novotel, etc. even further up Nathan Road have back streets not too far away with "supermarkets" that stock everything fresh & delivered daily by trucks - there is no need (nor affordable) to have huge "warehouse" space to simply stockpile items when they can get re-supplied by the morning or end of the day, it's sort of just-in-time inventory management. We stayed just off Nathan Road last time there & the nearest "ParknShop" was across on the side street in the basement, with just a small storefront at street-level ... the McDonald was on the 2/F - designer & jewelry stores (and those selling sundries/shark fins) & alike can afford retail rents.

Try this store locator - in English - I know many expats use the free delivery service (that is, if their maids are doing the daily grocery shopping at the supermarket) http://www.parknshop.com/WebShop/index.do

If you walk a few blocks past Ladies Market - you would've run into the open air market (closer to Boundary Street)

Watson's is one of the major "drug" store that stocks & sells everything from cosmetics, OTC medicine, personal care products to bottled water, tissues & other everyday needs - they are everywhere (not as prevalent as the 7-11's on every other street corner) Mannings Pharmacy is another full service retail chain with stores everywhere - plus, the local mom-n-pop ones on the "back" streets.

The average HK residents liked fresh meats & produces, fruits & vegetables and yes, westernized baked goods - thus, it's uncommon to have 21 c.f. double refrigerator (as, many will not fit the typical 400 to 600 "flats" or rental apartments or even smaller government subsidized public housing units. Wong Tai Sin's (Kowloon) MTR stations has 2 or 3 indoor/connected supermarket at one of the exits - that catered to local residents on their way home ... key is to figure out where, often hiding in plain sights, just around the corner.

Flying from the US to Asia, almost/all airlines (still) allow 2 checked pieces of up to 44 or 50 lbs. each per pax flying coach class, more allowance flying J (or "F") or if one has "elite" FF status - so, it's quite okay to pack a sturdy case of "essentials" for 3 months of cruising. Alas, just pack an extra & sturdy duffle bag - buy locally abroad & transfer them to the ship @ embarkation port/time - most "ordinary" items are less expensive (cheaper) in Asia, i.e beauty/facial masks are sold at 10% of the U.S. retail markup in So. Korea (and, every time we "transit' at ICN - Mrs. M stop at DFS to fill her nearly empty carry-on bag) on our return flight home.

Relax ... we just returned last month from a 2 week trip touring Taiwan & Korea, with more freebie & upscale hotel toiletries including combs, disposable shavers & hand lotions - as we only pack minimally for them. Have money & credit card (with smart chips) - travel is easy.

One thing you will find hard to find in Hong Kong is a supermarket as we know it. There are heaps of Asian food shops selling dried sharks fin and everything else man can dry to a dehydrated wafer . Few convenience stores but they largely sell only sugary drinks and confectionery, and doughy chinese buns .

In touristy areas, supermarkets are hard to find since retail space is expensive. It may just be a doorway leading to a basement store. You just have to know where to look and recognize the name. There is a large chain called Wellcome which will generally have good prices. There is a Marketplace by Jason's which is upscale with one location at I-Square mall. IFC and Harbour City malls both have a City'Super which is also upscale. ParknShop is another chain. 7-11 convenience stores are everywhere as well. You can always ask a local since the younger generation will generally speak English.

Here is an example of a ParkNShop entrance (I-Square mall is across the street). https://goo.gl/maps/vrPk7D8pVR32

One interesting thing you will find in Asia is skin whitening products. In some regions, having a tan means you're poor and spend your day in the fields. In the west, having a tan means you can afford to go on vacations in the winter.

you can find anything in Hong Kong. but others are right, you might not find the brands that you want. But if your not picky you will absolutely find everything you need. maybe a little too much stuff ....

have fun!

you can find anything in Hong Kong. but others are right, you might not find the brands that you want. But if your not picky you will absolutely find everything you need. maybe a little too much stuff ....

 

have fun!

You also won't be able to find (without great effort) some organic products, perfume free, fluoride free toothpaste etc and the like.