Joanna James
Exciting Malls, an exotic food scene and a cosmopolitan environment are good descriptions of Hong Kong. However, for that discerning shopper who is keen to pick up value for money and is willing to spend more time, Hong Kong has a bevvy of markets to provide a unique outdoor shopping experience.
Open daily from 10 am to 6.30 pm, and situated on Hong Kong Island, this market is one of the most visited markets in Hong Kong and abounds with shops, stalls and outdoor markets which become busier over the weekends. A great place to shop for clothing, both Western and Chinese garments, ornaments, knick-knacks, and more many visitors from Hong Kong boutique hotels love to hang around and pick gift items at Stanley. Feel free to haggle and spend more time if you want to get good bargains.
This market is open from mid-morning and gets busy in the afternoons. A haven for those who enjoy dabbling in retail therapy and love to use their bargaining skills. The ladies’ market in Mong Kok stretching for 01 km on Tung Choi Street sells everything from designer label handbags, shoes, accessories, and silk scarves. Ladies market is a misnomer as there is plenty of stuff for men and kids to here. You can pick good bargains with the right spirit of haggling. Be aware the quality will vary on different pieces. if an item you were keen to pick is not on display check with the stall owners, they are sure to take it down from a storage area. With a lot of stalls selling snacks and beverages, the entire family can have a good shopping spree here.
This is a compact market situated in the heart of Sham Shui Po on Apliu Street. An outstanding array of different electric and electronic merchandise is on offer. Many locals and visitors such as those at Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong come not simply to buy but also to browse and learn about items that can interest or be useful to them. Electrical tools, remote controls, antiques, multitudes of lights such as LED, fairy lights and even fabrics can be seen piled on the road attracting the eyes of keen shoppers.
The ideal place to visit if you love traditional chess sets, jade trinkets, pendants, watches and many more gift-worthy items. Held in Yau Ma Tei residential district in Hong Kong, this is the largest and most vibrant night market patronized by locals and visitors looking for jewellery items, clothing, gifts and souvenirs. Open every evening, there is an allure when browsing the stalls surrounded by street food stalls, musicians and even fortune tellers.
Situated in Mong Kok, this is also called the sneaker market and is ideal for picking good bargains and selecting any type of sports shoes. Operating from 10.30 am to 10.30 pm the sports shops stock sneakers, walking shoes, cross trainers and various other types of footwear including brands such as Reebok, Nike, Adidas, Puma, K-Swiss and more. Stocked with other sports accessories too these shops work at fixed prices, but you may be lucky to earn a discount sometimes.
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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.
