Joanna James
No matter where in the world you may be, there is nothing more grounding or refreshing than the sight of a street market. Suppose you are looking to understand the true character of what makes a certain community pulsate. In that case, the answer you are looking for may just be found at a street market.
In particular, when it comes to street markets in Hong Kong, expect to find yourself amongst some of the most energetic and exhilarating spaces you can imagine. With no reprieve between the rush of shoppers and the shouts of sellers, the Temple Street Night Market is one of the best places to visit to understand what makes these communities work and simply spend some time browsing through each stall.
For the avid shoppers amongst all of you, various items can be purchased from such night markets. In the case of the Temple Street Night Market, you can expect to find clothes, handicrafts, antiques and electronics all within the 600-meter-long street.
If you ever get a little peckish from your time at the market, feel free to make a pit stop at a snack stall and reenergize. Even if you stay at one of the 4 star hotels in Hong Kong, such as the Park Hotel Hong Kong, visiting these sights will be more than worth the effort.
This may just be the most famous street market in all of Hong Kong. Tourists love to flock to this space to revel in its organized chaos as the Chinese style street markets thrive. Initially, the market mainly derived its name from selling feminine goods, but now there are plenty of men's goods for sale.
It should, of course, be noted that there are a lot of fakes and copies of brands being sold at these markets, so do not go in expecting to walk away with amazing deals on authentic products. However, even if they are not branded, items sold here can still have a high quality that makes purchases worthwhile.
For those looking to find their electronic goods, then the place to be is the Ap Liu Street Market. This is located right next to the Sham Shui Po MTR station. This street market is known for the great deals on electronic goods that are either used or new. If you keep a keen eye out, then you are likely to come across some fantastic finds in the realm of antiques, watches and coins!
Speaking of antiques, if you need to find something urgently, this street market may be just what you need. Simply head over and be prepared to bargain on various items ranging from oriental antiques to jade articles. As with other street markets, your ability to bargain will help determine how fruitful you are.
If you are in the mood to cook during your stay in Hong Kong, then this is, without any doubt, the best place to get some good quality and affordable groceries. The street market can be found between Queen Street and Centre Street!
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A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
