How to Do Shopping in Hong Kong – A complete guide for shopaholics
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Olympian City 2 Shopping Mall Hong Kong | Image by Chris via flickr
Hong Kong is a crucible of activity. Dotted with shopping malls and street markets, the city invites shopaholics from around the world. It doesn’t matter how old you are or what gender you are; you will find exactly what you want at these shopping malls and markets. The diverse range of merchandise on sale here appeals to every age category and every budget. Here’s where and how you can shop in Hong Kong!
Sham Shui Po
Have you come across Shopping in Focus? Then you surely must have heard of Sham Shui Po. This is one of the top shopping regions you find in Hong Kong, and it’s featured in many shopping guides as well. You can spend your entire day here browsing streets and alleyways bursting with things you can buy. The region was the buzzing centre of Hong Kong’s textile industry in the 1950s and the 1960s. The place is still a top pick for tourists.
Most vendors in Sham Shui Po offer wholesale pricing. You can buy anything here, from toys to clothes to crafts to electronics. If you are into fashion, you are going to be inspired by all the latest trends you see here.
You shouldn’t come here until it’s well past 10.30; vendors are still in the process of opening up until then.
Bead Street
If you are into the craft of jewellery making, you must visit Bead Street, also called Yu Chau Street. You’ll find a variety of beads, ribbons, shells, crystals, and stones. Whatever craft you are interested in, you are sure to find what you want here.
Button Street
As the name suggests, this is where you find all sorts of buttons for your sewing needs. You’ll also find a variety of fabrics, zippers, and ribbons here; if you like to sew, you are going to find everything you need here.
Ribbon Street
Visit Ribbon Street to find ribbons, laces, pom poms, iron-on patches, and every other embellishment you need.
Apliu Street Flea Market
Looking for some electronics to take home? You should definitely visit Apliu Street Flea Market. There’s a range of electronics on sale here, both brand-new and second-hand.
When buying electronics, pay attention to the voltage; your country’s voltage requirement might be different from the required voltage for devices sold here.
Sneaker Street and Market
Need a new pair of sneakers? Go to Sneaker Steet and Market. There are about 50 shops selling a variety of sneakers, both international and local brands. Most of what you find here is authentic, but there can be cheap knockoffs, so keep an eye out.
Ladies Market
This market is a tad touristy, but you’ll find a lot of bargains here. You can find a range of merchandise, including garments, shoes, socks, and bags. There are about a hundred shops, and bargaining is necessary.
Flower Market
To buy a fresh bunch of flowers for your loved one, go to Flower Market. You’ll find a wide variety of flowers here; they come in all colours, shapes, and sizes. Apart from flowers, you can find vases, party supplies, and other materials you may need for flower arrangements.
Western Market
This is a renovated Edwardian building found in the region of Sheung Wan; the building was given new life in the 1990s in order to create a space for arts and crafts vendors – you’ll find a number of fabric vendors here.
Hong Kong shopping malls
There’s a list of shopping malls you should visit during your shopping trip to Hong Kong. Most of these malls fall into the category of luxury, and some of them are adjacent to tourist hotels.
Harbour City, Pacific Palace, The Landmark, IFC Mall, Times Square, and Island Beverly are a few shopping malls you should make time for.