Joanna James
Hong Kong is the Asia's fashion hub, offering trendy outfits and brands that are internationally renowned. Shopping here doesn't have to be a bank account breaking affair.
This is the liveliest and largest night market in the city and the best place to buy almost everything from amazing souvenirs like tea sets, antiques, handicrafts to fashionable and affordable clothing. Apart from this, you will also find many street food kiosks that will keep you well-fed throughout your shopping spree. The market opens at 4 o'clock in the evening and closes at midnight. It is located in a central area, close to many a Hong Kong boutique hotel _such as the _Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong, thus making it quite easily accessible.
This street market, located in Mongkok, Kowloon, is very popular for sport shoes; so much so that the street is also nicknamed as the "sneaker street". The market is always brimming with many teenagers who come to get genuine and branded footwear from Converse, Jordan, Nike, Addidas etc at an affordable price. The street also has many other stalls offering clothing for both men and women. One can bargain in these stores and get the best price for most items. A building called the Municipal Services Building is found within the area which has many food stalls should you feel hungry. The market opens at 10 am and closes at 10:30 pm.
As the name implies, this is a place of paradise for the computer and tech geeks. Many of them flock here to obtain computers and computer parts at a much lower cost. Most of them can be customised, thus enabling the user to build their own super-computer but without burning a hole in their wallet. The Golden Building also has a Golden Computer Centre, which is an entire floor dedicated to games, gaming machines and accessories. It houses all the latest games. The mall is open every day from 10 am to 10 pm.
This is a very popular street and is listed in many of the must-do things in Hong Kong. It is here that you will find more than a hundred stores selling fashionable clothing for a great deal. And like the name suggests, this street is pretty much dedicated to the ladies. Bulk purchases are recommended as a 50% off is usually given when you purchase more than five items. The street is also popular for branded knock-offs, so do keep this in mind when you shop. This is another great place to pick up souvenirs. Market is open from noon till 11 pm.
This is the place for those who prefer to buy mid-range brands under a single roof. The mall has several factory outlets of prominent local brands like G2000, Esprit, LaFuma and so on. One of the best things is that discounts at the stores can go up to an amazing 80% which is quite a steal. You can expect to find clothes, handbags, jewelry and shoes here. The mall is open from 10 am until 9 pm.
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