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Shopping is one of the must-do activities in Hong Kong, in fact, a trip to the Ladies’ Market or Temple Street Night Market for souvenirs is right up there on the to-do-list in Hong Kong with a trip to the avenue of stars and Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade to see the spectacular city skylines.
But what are the places you could visit in Hong Kong that offer a great shopping experience? Let’s run down a list of four shopping destinations in Hong Kong starting with the Ladies Market and the Temple Street Night Market.
Ladies Market
Clothes, accessories, and souvenirs are some of the things you could get when you visit Ladies Market on Tung Choi Street. From the name itself, you can be assured of finding a ton of ladies wear in this market. You could get shopping bags, cosmetics, costume jewelry, and even ladies’ underwear. But you’ll also be able to get the perfect Hong Kong souvenir to bring home with you. Looking for an “I Love Hong Kong” shirt? Search among the hundreds of stores along the 1 km stretch of the market and you’re bound to find what you’re looking for. Be wary of fake products being sold at the market, although I’m sure you’re wise enough to avoid buying a “real” Louis Vuitton bag from a stall.
Temple Street Night Market
Located in Jordan and Yau Ma Tei in Kowloon, Hong Kong, Temple Street Night Market is a must-see place if you want to hear opera singers while getting your fortune told. Haggle hard for souvenirs, electronics, watches, and jade jewelry with a tasty takeout treat in your other hand. You could get to Temple Street Night Market by getting off the nearest MTR stations at Jordan or Yau Ma Tei.
Cat Street
If you’re looking for Chinese antiques, you need to go to Cat Street on Road and Upper Lascar Road in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island. The nearerst MTR station is the Central Station and once there, you could look for antique furniture or knick knacks from the Cultural Revolution. You can also shop for jade, silk products, and handicraft items on Cat Street.
Apliu Street Flea Market
If you’re itching to grab a bargain on electronics, Apliu Street Flea Market on Sham Shui Po in Kowloon is the place to go. You could get brand-new and second-hand electronics there or even antique coins and watches. Go to the market by getting off at the MTR Sham Shui Po Station, Exit C2.
Don’t Forget to Bring Cash and Your Credit Card When Bargain Shop in Hong Kong!
Ready to explore Hong Kong and take advantage of the many shopping places there? Don’t forget to bring your cash and credit card. Cash is always readily accepted by the vendors at the stalls at these markets but I’m sure your shopping trip will take you to Hong Kong’s many department stores where your credit card will be more readily accepted. You could also use your credit card at the many hotels and restaurants around Hong Kong so you don’t have to carry too much cash with you.
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