Shopping Attraction In Hong Kong
Hong Kong, as a free port, showcases commodities from all over the world without tariff and usually accompanied by seasonal sales. This long known Shopping Paradise sates every taste and budget.
I. Hot Areas
Shopping areas are roughly divided into Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. The highlights are Central, North Point, Admiralty and Causeway Bay in Hong Kong Island and Tsim Sha Tsui, Yau Ma Tei, Jordan and Mong Kok in Kowloon together with Sheung Wan, an epitome of Hong Kong’s unique culture. Besides the plethora of commodities, tourists also enjoy courteous and professional service at reasonable prices.
II. Style
Inside the Times Square, Hong Kong Malls and department stores are widely distributed in all districts of Hong Kong. They are usually very accessible, with relaxing atmospheres dotted with cafes and wide-variety of restaurants. All the world’s designer counters and signature brands could be found here from dresses, leather wares, watches to jewelries. Grand fashion shows are hosted during season change to impress tourists with the latest trends and styles.
Places such as, Harbor City, New World Center, DFS Galleria, Miramar Shopping Center in Tsim Sha Tsui; the Landmark, Prince’s Building, Sincere, IFC Mall in Central; Pacific Place, Queensway Plaza in Admiralty; Sogo, Times Square, World Trade Center in Causeway Bay, are the most popular ones.
Commodities in Central are slap-up as well as its accompanying prices. The locals usually frequent areas in Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui. In Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok prices of most commodities go down with the quality.
Visa, Master Express, JCB and other known major credit cards are acceptable in most shops while bargaining is limited to small stores, markets and fairs.
Street-side stands have become an unforgettable scenario in Hong Kong. Clothes and specific items are gathered and bargained in Central, as well as in Ladies street, Temple Street night market, and Jade market in Yau Ma Tei.
Nathan Road bubbling with shopping and entertainment centers, Hong Kong Shops of identical category are usually clustered in a per-street-basis in Hong Kong. Nathan Road in Kowloon is for gold; Sai Yeung Choi Street in Mong Kok is for audio and video equipments; and Hollywood Road is famous for its antique shops.
Ladies Street, the most famous shopping area in Mong Kok, is a must for most tourists. Clothes, clothing accessories, and leather wares are inexpensive but always trendy. The highlight starts at dusk until around 10 o’clock in the evening if the weather permits. Shops and stands at back streets must not be forgotten either where cheaper pairs of shoes and CDs could be sought out. Colorful shops and endless Dai pai dongs will be great fun for those who want to taste and relive the experience of old Hong Kong.