Shanghai Souvenir Recommendations 2025 | Top 7 Popular Gifts Selected by International Students!

🌆 A trip to Shanghai is always exciting, but there's something you can't miss when you return: souvenir shopping!

The recent visa-free policy has made Shanghai even more accessible, and the opening of Shanghai Disneyland has made it a popular destination for families.

In this article, we'll share seven recommended Shanghai souvenirs for 2025, curated by a Shanghai student. These are only the most popular items, so bookmark them before your trip! 🎁

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1⃣ Shanghai Disney Store Exclusive Merchandise 🏰

Disney fans can't miss these Shanghai-exclusive items! The souvenir shop inside Shanghai Disneyland is filled with merchandise only available locally.

With the recent opening of the Zootopia-themed land, merchandise inspired by the movies is incredibly popular. Among them, the LinaBell doll, headband, and keychain are so popular they're practically sold out!

🎟 Admission is required, but it's the perfect way to enjoy both fun and shopping.

📍 Address: Shanghai Disneyland Disney Store / Downtown Disney Store / Airport Disney Store

2⃣ Tea Bag Sets from Popular Shanghai Tea Brands 🍵

Heytea (喜茶), Lelecha (乐乐茶), and Nayuki (奈雪)—these are the three most popular tea brands in Shanghai, with locals lining up for them.
In addition to in-store drinks, they also sell tea bags and powder sets, allowing you to enjoy the Shanghainese spirit at home.
They offer a variety of flavors, from fruit teas to jasmine, oolong, and matcha, and their gorgeous packaging makes them perfect gifts.

📍 Where to Buy: All brand stores and select convenience stores

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3⃣ Peace Hotel Butterfly Pie 🥐

Opened in 1929, the Peace Hotel (和平饭店) is a Shanghai landmark, symbolizing the "Paris of the East." The hotel's bakery's signature butterfly pie (蝴蝶酥) is renowned for its crispy, layered texture and subtle sweetness.
☕ Enjoy it with black tea or coffee for the perfect tea time treat! 🎁 The luxurious packaging makes it a perfect gift.

📍 Address: No. 20 Nanjing East Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai (Peace Hotel)

4⃣ Garden Hotel Butter Cookies 🍪

The Garden Hotel (花园饭店) is a luxury hotel reminiscent of the French Concession era, and its bakery has long been beloved by Shanghai locals. Their signature Butter Cookies (白脱饼干) boast a rich buttery flavor and soft texture, making them a popular gift for Shanghai.

🎁 The classic packaging makes them a great gift for parents or adults!

📍Address: 58 Maoming South Road, Luwan District, Shanghai (Garden Hotel)

5⃣ Fitz & Manners Coffee ☕

Shanghai's coffee culture is gaining international attention. Let's introduce two brands that are popular as gifts!

☕ Peet's Coffee (皮爷咖啡)
- A brand from Berkeley, USA
- A wide selection of gift items, including premium coffee beans, drip bags, and tumblers. Characterized by a rich roasted aroma.

☕ Manner Coffee (Manner Coffee)
- A local Shanghai brand. Popular with locals for its reasonable prices and excellent quality. The minimalist design of the goods is a must-have for young people.

📍 Major stores: Nanjing Road, Xintiandi, K11 Shopping Mall, etc.

#MannerCoffee #Peet'sCoffee

6⃣ Luxihe Pastry (泸溪河) 🥮

Luxihe, a trending Shanghai-based bakery brand, is a social media sensation for its modern interpretations of traditional snacks.
Significant items include peach cakes (桃酥), mung bean cakes, and beef jerky buns (肉松小贝), making them easy to gift and store.
⚠ However, meat-containing products cannot be brought into Korea, so please enjoy them only in Korea!

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📍Stores: Major Shanghai department stores and shopping malls

7⃣ POP MART Blind Box Figures 🎁

The most popular kidult souvenir among Shanghai's youth these days! POP MART's blind boxes are beloved by collectors worldwide for their "random fun"—you never know which character will appear.

The Labubu series, in particular, has become a "sold-out sensation" thanks to its adorable expressions. Its light weight and compact size make it a great travel gift.

📍Stores: POP MART stores and large shopping malls in downtown Shanghai

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If you're planning a trip to Shanghai, plan your shopping route in advance with this list. 💛

This isn't just a souvenir; it's a gift filled with Shanghai's sentiments and memories!