Local-language titles right by Gate 43 in T1
Near Gate 43 on the Departures Level (L6), Chung Hwa Book+ leans heavily Chinese-language rather than the usual global airport chains. Shelves skew to fiction, non-fiction and magazines from Hong Kong, Mainland publishers and Taiwan, so it works best if you read Chinese or want something regional instead of another English bestseller. It sits airside in T1, so you’re fine to browse right up until boarding calls.
The shop runs daily from 07:00 to 21:30, covering most morning banks out of Hong Kong and the late‑evening departures. Pricing tracks normal airport mark‑ups: magazines only a bit above city newsstands, books a more noticeable step up, but still reasonable versus in‑flight shopping. Stock rotates around local bestsellers and timely weekly or monthly magazines, so you’ll usually find fresh issues even on Monday morning or late Sunday.
Regulars at HKG mention ducking in here specifically for Chinese‑language magazines and puzzle books before Shenzhen, Shanghai or Beijing flights, since the bigger T1 newsagents skew toward English and international glossies. You won’t find a huge range of stationery or snacks beyond a basic rack; this is primarily about print. If you only read English, expect a small corner of paperbacks at best and plan on a fast scan rather than a long browse.
Quick tip: already at Gate 40–45 and boarding starts in 20 minutes? You still have time for a five‑minute pass through Chung Hwa Book+ to grab a local magazine and a logic or crossword book, then head straight back to the seating area in front of Gate 43.