Recommend 9 Shanghai souvenirs. You won't be disappointed if you buy them. 🛍️

Looking for Shanghai souvenirs? Look no further! Check out this post! We've rounded up some of Shanghai's best-loved treats, including chic snacks, souvenirs, and quality products that you won't be disappointed with.

1️⃣ Butterfly Pie
This Shanghai-style pie is known for its crisp, buttery texture. It's a favorite among locals and tourists alike, especially the Park Hotel's original recipe, which is so popular that there's often a queue from early morning.

2️⃣ Modern Lady Cream
This high-quality Shanghai skincare product has a long history dating back to 1932. Its lightweight, easily spreadable texture melts into the skin like snowflakes without leaving a sticky residue. Its delicate fragrance and classic packaging have captivated women throughout the ages, making it perfect as a gift for loved ones.

3️⃣ Limited Edition Products @ Starbucks Shanghai
Starbucks in Shanghai offers city-exclusive products, such as tumblers inspired by Shanghai's iconic landmarks and local culture. Popular with collectors and tourists alike.

4️⃣ Famous snack brands with unique flavors in China
Another popular souvenir you can't miss are well-known brands like Lay's and Oreo, which come in special flavors only available in China.

👉 Lay's offers flavors like cucumber, crayfish, and tomato hot pot, all of which can't be found anywhere else.

👉 Special edition Oreos like Oreo Cloud Cake, unusual flavors like Peony, Black Sesame, and Green Tea Fig, and Oreos featuring iconic Chinese landmarks like the Temple of Heaven and West Lake, reflecting a charming Chinese identity.

👉 Pretz is no exception, with unique flavors like Sichuan fried tofu, hairy crab, shark fin soup, and Peking duck, available only at the airport.

5️⃣ Limited Edition Merchandise @ Shanghai Disneyland
Disney fans, don't miss out! Shanghai Disneyland offers exclusive collections you won't find anywhere else, such as Mickey in a cheongsam and Minnie holding a red lantern. Or, select Chinese New Year collections, produced only during the festival. These adorable and rare items make for premium Shanghai souvenirs and collectibles.

6️⃣ Chinese Tea
For authentic, high-quality tea, head to Tianshan Tea City, home to over 300 tea shops, offering everything from premium teas to rare teas from across the country. For the famous Biluochun, you can find it at the Shanghai First Foodhall on Nanjing Road.

7️⃣ Milk Rabbit Candy
Another classic Shanghai souvenir for over 60 years is the Milk Rabbit Candy, a signature edible shell. New flavors such as matcha and coffee are now available. They're available in attractive boxes at airports and large supermarkets, making them perfect as souvenirs and snacks on the go.

8️⃣ Chinese Cosmetic Brands
Recently, Chinese cosmetic brands have become increasingly popular, offering high quality, innovative designs, and affordable prices. Brands to watch include:

👉 JudyDoll, a viral brand on TikTok known for its easy-to-use, natural-looking contour palettes.

👉 Red Chamber: Inspired by the concept of clean beauty, Red Chamber's products are designed to meet both skin-friendly and effective demands.

👉 Flower Knows, a brand beloved by sweet-tooths, features romantic packaging featuring angels, flowers, and lace, perfect for those who love an angelic look.

👉 Timage emphasizes elegance and high-quality textures, making it a popular brand among Chinese makeup artists.

👉 Joocyee, a popular brand among the younger generation, emphasizes naturalness and has previously released a special collection in collaboration with Chupa Chups.

👉 INTO YOU, a popular brand in Japan, is known for its vibrant, affordable velvet lipsticks and adorable collaborations with Pop Mart.

9️⃣ Chinese-Style Bakeries

Must-See Shops

👉 Bao's Pastry: A must-try bakery in Shanghai. We recommend buying the sweet and sour lotus seed and salted egg yolk mooncakes or the sang zha pastries as souvenirs. Don't miss the popular pork floss and mayonnaise cakes while in China. (Choose from pork, chicken, or beef.) This soft, fluffy sponge cake is filled with fragrant mayonnaise and then coated with shredded pork floss.

👉 Holliland
Another popular bakery across China with branches in almost every city. Bestsellers you shouldn't miss include the Oreo Medium Rare Cheesecake, a rich and soft cheesecake with crispy Oreos; the Half-baked Basque Cake, a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth Basque cake; and the sweet, fragrant Rose Pie.

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Post by LocalGuides_TH | Oct 22, 2025

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