Handmade scratch-off light box · Hong Kong edition

Scratch where you’ve been.
Watch Hong Kong glow.

All 18 districts of Hong Kong sit under a layer of gold foil — Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories and the Islands. Scratch away the ones that are part of your story: where you grew up, where you work, where you spend your weekends. At night, a rainbow backlight shines through.

US$79 US$89 Launch price

Prices shown in your local currency. Free gift wrap.

Tracked SF Express shipping · free in Asia

  • Self-designed & handmade
  • Rechargeable, USB-C
  • Touch on / off
  • Free shipping in Asia
Hong Kong scratch-off map light box at night with the backlight on — several districts scratched off and glowing in rainbow colours

Live 3D preview — scratch any district and it lights up.

How it works

A travel diary made of light

No apps, no pins, no stickers. Just you, a coin and the places you’ve been.

  1. Scratch

    Moved to Sha Tin, or finally hiked in Sai Kung? Gently scratch the gold foil off that district with a coin or the scratch tool.

  2. Touch

    Tap the frame to switch the backlight on. Tap again to turn it off — no switches, no cables.

  3. Glow

    The translucent rainbow layer lights up from behind, so every place you’ve visited glows in the dark.

Before After BeforeAfter

Drag the slider — gold foil before, glowing rainbow after.

Before & after

Gold today, rainbow tomorrow

Every district starts under gold foil. Drag the slider to compare the map before the first scratch and fully revealed with the light on.

Open the full 3D preview

In the full preview you can:

  • Drag on the map to scratch — each stroke clears one district, just like the real thing.
  • Switch Day / Night to see the backlight glow.
  • Two fingers (or right-drag) to rotate 360°.

Why you’ll love it

Small batch. Big glow.

Designed & made by hand

Every map is drawn, cut and assembled by hand in our studio. No two are perfectly identical.

All 18 districts

From Central & Western and Yau Tsim Mong to Tuen Mun, Tai Po and the Islands — each district is its own scratchable shape, labelled in Chinese.

Built-in rechargeable battery

Cordless glow anywhere — bookshelf, bedside or desk. Recharge it like your phone.

USB-C charging

One modern cable. A USB-C charging cable is included.

Touch on / off

A light tap turns the backlight on or off. Simple enough for kids and grandparents.

A piece of home

A thoughtful gift for Hongkongers living abroad, friends leaving Hong Kong, or anyone who has made the city home.

Day & night

Made by hand

I wanted a map that remembers the trips for me — something that looks beautiful on the wall even before the first scratch.

Map with Light is a tiny independent studio. Each light box is designed in-house and handmade in small batches: the black paper is precision-cut, the gold scratch foil is laid by hand over a translucent rainbow print, and an LED panel is fitted behind it all.

  • Original artwork — not a mass-produced print
  • Made to order in small batches
  • Checked and charged before it ships
Hong Kong Scratch-Off Light Box

Hong Kong edition

Hong Kong Scratch-Off Light Box

Handmade light box with all 18 districts of Hong Kong under gold scratch foil and a rainbow LED backlight.

US$79 US$89 Launch price

Prices shown in your local currency. Free gift wrap.

Tracked SF Express shipping · free in Asia

Made to order — ships in 5–7 business days, with tracking.

What’s in the box

  • Hong Kong scratch-off light box (artwork 17.8 × 17.8 cm)
  • Built-in rechargeable battery
  • USB-C charging cable
  • Scratch tool
  • Gift-ready packaging
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Details

Specifications

Artwork size17.8 × 17.8 cm
MapHong Kong, all 18 districts with Chinese labels
LayersPrecision-cut black paper · gold scratch foil · translucent rainbow print · LED backlight
PowerBuilt-in rechargeable battery
ChargingUSB-C (cable included)
ControlTouch to turn on / off
MadeDesigned and handmade by Map with Light
PlacementStands on a shelf or hangs on the wall

FAQ

Questions, answered

How do I scratch it?

Use the included scratch tool or a coin. Short, light strokes work best — start in the middle of a region and work outwards to its border. Brush away the flakes with a dry cloth.

Does it need to stay plugged in?

No. It has a built-in rechargeable battery, so it glows cordlessly. Charge it with the included USB-C cable whenever the light dims.

How do I turn the light on and off?

Just tap the touch sensor on the frame. One tap on, one tap off.

Does it look good before scratching?

Yes — by day the gold-foil map on black paper looks like a framed art print. The rainbow appears as you scratch.

Can I undo a scratch?

The foil can’t be put back once it’s removed, so take your time on the first few places.

Is it handmade?

Yes. Every piece is designed by us and assembled by hand in small batches, so tiny variations are part of its charm.

Do all editions cost the same?

Yes. The Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan editions are the same size, built the same way and sold at the same price, with the same shipping options.

Where do you ship, and how much is shipping?

We ship by tracked SF Express: free to Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Japan and Singapore; +US$15 to the US, UK and Eurozone; +US$30 to Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Because the light box has a built-in lithium battery, these are the only regions we can ship to for now — email us if you live elsewhere. Import duties or taxes, if any, are set by your country.

Is it a good gift?

It makes a thoughtful gift for honeymooners, travellers, students abroad and anyone who misses home or is planning their next trip. Gift-ready packaging is included.

The collection

More maps in the collection

Every edition is the same size, made the same way and sold at the same price.

US$79 US$89Hong Kong Scratch-Off Light Box
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