A little background for newcomers first; those who’ve been here before can skip this.
You can think of Hongqiao Pin Hui as a “permanent version” of the China International Import Expo (CIIE). During the few days the expo is held each year, great products from around the world pour in. Once it wraps up, many of the exhibits don’t need to be shipped back to their countries of origin; they stay at Hongqiao Pin Hui year-round for display and sale. It’s operated by the Orient International Group—a bona fide state-owned enterprise—and everything there is officially imported and duty-paid, so you basically don’t have to worry about quality.
But there’s one pretty frustrating thing I mentioned last time: it still doesn’t have an online store for everyday shoppers like us, nor a mini-program where you can place an order directly. Want to buy something? You have to make the trip to a brick-and-mortar store yourself. They’ve opened more than 20 branches outside the area, but how would an average person even know about them? And even if you did, you’d have to make a special trip. The details are explained here:
A place with no online store, hiding 85,000 imported products
So I did something about it: since I go there often anyway, I’ll photograph things on-site and run errands for you. Last time I photographed a batch of discounted items—the list is in this post:
No online shop, no mini-program—let me pick up the good stuff at Hongqiao Pin Hui for you (with a list of 26 discounted items)
I went back again today and focused specifically on creative goods and handmade items—I wanted everyone to see that this place has far more than just food and drinks. It’s packed with all kinds of weird and wonderful things from around the world.
Everything below was photographed in person today. I’ve sorted it by country so you can see the origins—it’s like traveling halfway around the world just by looking:
🇺🇸🇯🇵🇩🇪 US / Japan / Germany · Stationery lovers, prepare to lose it
Pokémon fountain pens and character collectibles (Japanese IP), German LAMY fountain pens, Japanese PLATINUM mechanical pencils, washable Crayola watercolor markers from the US, plus a little yellow duck pen set, zodiac notebook…and so much more. The stationery section was so well stocked I almost thought I’d come to buy wholesale.
🇳🇵 Nepal · The warmth of handmade crafts
Handmade felted wool dolls from Nepal—soft and cozy, with that unmistakable handmade feel. Just having one on your desk is comforting.
🇵🇪 Peru · Quirky-cute crafts
Peruvian leather and fur crafts, including an Mr. Avocado standee and all kinds of fluffy little animals. They’re adorably weird—young people will probably love them.
🇦🇷 Argentina · Football fans will be thrilled
Argentina national team (AFA) figurines, including several of Messi’s jersey numbers. Football fans probably won’t be able to walk past.
🧒 Imported kids’ products
A foldable toilet seat, a silicone bib kids can draw on, sticker books, puzzle books—the ultimate gear for outings with kids. Moms know.
💧 HERBERT pure titanium cups
Ridiculously lightweight and keeps drinks warm—great for outdoor enthusiasts and office workers alike.
🥤 Coca-Cola collaboration collection
Coca-Cola collaboration Bluetooth neckband earphones, semi-in-ear earbuds, bone-conduction headphones, plus collaboration polo shirts and T-shirts—wear Coke on your ears and on your body.
🇺🇸 US · Tableware & insulated cups
A white ceramic tableware set from the US (marked as an excellent CIIE product), plus insulated cups. Set them on the table and instantly elevate the vibe.
🎁 Picture frames / badges / embroidered patches
GIFTNOOK’s 3D wooden-frame relief art makes a gift feel special from the moment you give it.
🇰🇷 South Korea · Fragrance & personal care
COCODOR perfumes (black cherry, freesia, English pear, blackberry, and several other scents), Pororo goat milk body wash, and PAPA RECIPE sheet masks—the whole Korean beauty lineup. Girls will probably know these.
🇬🇧🇮🇹 UK / Italy · Scented candles
British brand HEYLAND WHITTLE (HW) reed diffusers, supposedly the kind supplied to Buckingham Palace, and Italian Tesori d'Oriente scented candles that keep a room fragrant for nearly half a month after one lighting.
🇿🇲 Zambia · Wooden combs & pendants
Handmade bora African rosewood combs (the same kind featured at the CIIE, made in Zambia), plus all kinds of natural wood pendants—the craftsmanship and feel are incredible.
🇺🇸 US · Toy cars
Hot Wheels Premium die-cast cars—the grown-up’s stress-relief toys. Collectors will understand.
🇬🇧 Tea tin (AHMAD TEA)
AHMAD TEA’s Winter Slow Moments collection tea tin, with Earl Grey-flavored black tea—just the thing for a proper British afternoon tea.
🌬️ All kinds of little finds
They look great, come in tons of styles, and you can’t go wrong just grabbing one.
[South Korea] Body wash
[South Korea] Soothing stick and soothing gel, [US] gel pens
[Germany] Limited-edition Pokémon fountain pen set, LAMY x Dunhuang Museum “Ride a Horse Through Dreams” Safari fountain pen
[Nepal] Felted wool items
[Peru] Leather and fur crafts
[Japan] Pens, [Italy] notebooks, [Taiwan, China] Divine Fantasy Giant Bubble Sword
Argentina national team figurines, [South Korea] six-piece baby food container set
Pure titanium tea sets and cups
Coca-Cola collaboration collection, plus baseball caps and scarves from Argentina, Portugal, and France
[US] 36-piece tableware set, cups
Shanghai landmark paper-cut frames, badges, embroidered patches
Decorations and jewelry
[South Korea] Popular home fragrance
[Zambia] Solid wood combs and wooden bead bracelets, [Italy] magic combs
[Italy] Scented candles, [UK] candles
[Thailand] Scented candles, [UK] home fragrance
[Thailand] Toy cars
[United Arab Emirates] Selected UK No. 1 black tea (flavored tea), Winter Daydreams collection spherical tin
After seeing all this, doesn’t it feel less like an import supermarket and more like a miniature United Nations?
I’ll keep filming more in the coming days: beauty products, cosmetics, red and white wines, and more. Those are the main event—the discounts are even steeper than today’s, with lots of items marked down to 50–60% off or less. I’ll take my time, no rush. Tell me what you’d like to see and I’ll prioritize it.
Did anything catch your eye today? Or is there something you want to see that I haven’t filmed yet? Just DM me or leave a comment. If you want to buy something, same as always—I can pick it up for you. I’ll photograph it at the original price and include the receipt with your order.