Christmas presents your kids will love this year

Inspired by our city and its vibrant culture, The Lion Rock Press has an abundance of Hong Kong-style puzzles and games that would make great gifts. For a family adventure around the city, check out Hong Kong Quest: Heist in Central. This puzzle will take you outdoors with a family-friendly trail map, guiding you through Central while completing some thrilling challenges along the way. You’ll be deciphering riddles and clues, solving puzzles, and cracking codes together as you explore the city and its iconic landmarks. The routes have been designed to include mainly flat routes for easy travel, as well as accommodating snack breaks, pit-stops for coffee, and even some retail therapy.

Price: $350
Where to buy: thelionrockpress.com

Suck UK's Globe Journal is perfect for those who love to draw and doodle – as much as they love daydreaming about travelling the world. Made with a graph paper surface, the globe allows you to create your very own 3D travel journal by plotting down where you've been or planning out your next great big adventure. The globe comes with a steel stand too so you can show off your unique creation in style.

Price: $398
Where to buy: homeless.hk

This one is for the cool kids (and parents) on the block. Go on an adventure with your youngsters as they surf the roads on the scooters, longboards, skateboards, or roller skates made by Oxelo, Decathlon’s specialist brand in urban boardsports. Not only are their goods stylish, practical, and comfy, but they cater to users across all age groups and abilities too.

Price: $229 and up
Where to buy: decathlon.com.hk

Enjoy a cosy ‘camping’ experience in the comfort of your own home and set up a Nobodinoz teepee! Made in Spain using 100 percent cotton twill and pinewood sticks, Nobodinoz’s iconic teepees use eco-friendly fabrics and materials that are certified safe for baby’s skin. Aside from the popular midnight blue with gold design, there are also other various colours and prints for you to choose from so that they can complement your interiors perfectly.

Price: $1690-$1990
Where to buy: petit-bazaar.com

Do you have a friend or loved one who is expecting a newborn soon? Then this eco-friendly baby gift set will definitely put a smile on their face this Christmas. Filled with a selection of essential baby items, the gift set includes a handmade bean rattle doll made with 100 percent cotton, a soft fleece milestone photography blanket (see image), a swaddle made from 70 percent bamboo and 30 percent organic cotton, as well as a two-piece set of bandana bibs made from 100 percent cotton. There's a huge range of patterns to choose from, but definitely check out the Taste of Hong Kong collection which features adorable motifs like dim sum, egg tars, milk tea, and even White Rabbit candy!

Price: $739-$999
Where to buy: theweebean.com

Calling all mini rockstars! Loog’s guitars are ideal for young beginners, with some having only three strings instead of six, allowing for simpler chords and easier learning. To help the kids learn more effectively, the guitar also comes with flashcards, as well as an app containing video lessons, a digital songbook, and even an augmented reality feature. With these in hand, your children will start strumming in no time.

Price: $1,798 (three-string); $2,198 (six-string)
Where to buy: momastore.hk

Counting down to Christmas is always that much better with an advent calendar, but if you’d rather your children stay away from chocolates and sweet treats, a Lego advent calendar would be a perfect alternative. Some extra good news for young Potterheads and superheroes in the making is that the spotlight is on both the Harry Potter and Marvel superheroes set this year. So, expect mini figures of your favourite wizards and witches, parts to build your own Avengers Tower, and your very own Hogwarts acceptance letters arriving through the Dursley’s fireplace!

Price: $259.90 (Marvel); $269.90 (Harry Potter)
Where to buy: toysrus.com.hk