Shopping in Hong Kong

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   Mong Kok

   Popular for consumer electronics and computers. Shops can be found along the road, but normally the shops on upper floors, which tourists may miss, often sell things cheaper. A block of famous "upper floor" electronics shops, which is popular among locals, is '''Fa Yuen Commercial Building''' , which is easily accessible from Mong Kok MTR Station. If you're after a new phone, the '''Sin Tat Shopping Centre''' on Argyle Street is home to many sellers with a wide selection, from iPhones to Japanese imports. When buying electronic items in Hong Kong, remember that you have limited consumer rights and a bargain may not always be such a good deal. Be aware that if the product is not tagged with a price, you could be "slaughter", with a ridiculous profit margin which the seller will pretend to try his best to give you a discount that is still way overprice by Hong Kong standards but might seem reasonably priced by your country's standards.

   75-77 Fa Yuen St
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   Temple Street Night Market

   Encompasses a block of streets in Kowloon barricaded at the end of each day with stalls selling almost anything until midnight. You can buy the usual touristy stuff, but there are also bargains like Chinese silk pajamas, toys, electronics and cheap leather goods. Arrive at Yau Ma Tei MTR Station Exit C, then walk up Man Ming Lane to Temple Street after nightfall. Be prepared to bargain vigorously as there are no fixed prices. Also, don’t forget to watch singers and musicians perform an aria from their favorite Peking opera (free, but donations appreciated) or get your future revealed by fortune tellers reading your palm and face or by using animals, cards or dice. Most of them can do readings in English. Professional Chinese chess players can also be found plying their trade in the public square.
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   Sham Shui Po

   Has the largest number of computer and electronics shops. The '''Golden Computer Centre''' is the largest computer mall in Hong Kong, with both hardware and software vendors competing extremely vigorously. This is a Mecca for nerdy-trainspotter-types, mostly men, who salivate over the latest widget. The nearby '''Apliu Street''' has a collection of market stalls, where you can find phones, small electronic devices and DIY tools. Even if you are not that interested in electronic bric-à-brac, the pedestrianised streets in the area have a buzz about them that make a visit interesting. Look out for the "High Phone" which is sold at a fraction of the cost of the Californian version. Use Sham Shui Po MTR, Exit D.
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   New Town Plaza

   A 9 storey shopping mall covering 1,300,000 m² retail area in Shatin, New Territories. Diverse variety of shops, consisting of sports brands, luxury brand shops, cuisines from countries in different continents, sports, etc. can be found in the mall, which is estimated to be one of the malls with the highest footfall. The mall is linked with a number of shopping centres nearby, including Phase 3 of New Town Plaza with a Japanese style Department store, YATA. 30 bus lanes are available for accessing the shopping mall. Taking the MTR East Rail to Shatin is another possible way.
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   Citygate Outlets

   Located right next to Tung Chung MTR Station & directly connected to the Hotel Novotel Citygate Hong Kong, the Citygate is an outlet mall with tonnes of mid-priced brands, some of them being Adidas, Esprit, Giordano, Levi's, Nike, Quiksilver and Timberland. Many of the items are cheaper although also often out of season. Note that most items purchased here cannot be returned or refunded.

   Website
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   Stanley Market

   Head to Stanley Market and prepare to haggle. This is the one-stop place to buy your holiday gifts and souvenirs, albeit at higher tourist adjusted prices. There is a wide selection of ornaments, pictures, artwork and clothes to browse around. You will find a selection of both Chinese-style goods (such as ink and brushes for Chinese calligraphy) and also many western brand clothes.

   10:30AM to 6:30PM Website
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   Wan Chai Computer Centre

   Although not the largest computer centre in Hong Kong, this one is located above Wan Chai station with two floors of small shops selling computers, laptops, tablet, accessories, headphones, games and much more. It is also the easiest to get to on Hong Kong island itself. Some shops open from 10:30, although generally speaking it isn't worth to visit before midday.

   130-138 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai 10:30 - 22:00
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   Elements

   Located directly above Kowloon Station, this mall is mostly comprised of luxury brand shops and restaurants. There is a cinema, ice rink, an airport express station where you can check into your flights and a long distance bus station for the mainland. Hong Kong's tallest building, the International Commerce Centre (ICC), is attached to this mall.

   Website
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   Laforet

   Island Beverly and Causeway Place. Best places to find cheap stylish clothes, Asian style. Mostly girls clothes, but also bags, shoes and accessories, highly recommended if you are looking for something different. Immensely popular with teenagers. These three shopping malls are all near exit E, Causeway Bay MTR station.
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    Times Square

    A trendy multi-storey shopping mall with some luxury brands, with food courts at the lower levels, and gourmet dining at the upper stories. Take MTR to Causeway Bay, and exit at "Times Square". Definitely attracting a younger crowd, this mall is very crowded on weekends and a popular meeting place for teenagers.

    Website
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    Chinese Goods Centre Ltd

    Forget the westernised shopping malls and head for this Chinese-style department store in North Point. Here you will find almost anything you might expect in a large department store except prices are extremely competitive. If you are looking to buy gifts with an oriental flavour this is worth a try.

    395 King's Road, North Point
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    IFC Mall

    Located near the Star Ferry and Outlying Islands Ferry Piers in Central. Has many luxury brand shops, an expensive cinema and superb views across the harbour from the rooftop. Can be reached directly from the Airport via the Airport Express and the Tung Chung line.

    Website
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    Chun Yeung Street

    A local market near the North Point Tram terminus. You can find traditional Chinese food, especially ''Hokkien style'' food there. There is a variety of household items, clothes and fresh food there. It is a bazaar typical of many on Hong Kong Island.
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    Tai Po Megamall

    Tai Po. A group of shopping malls in the district. It is less crowded than New Town Plaza. Easily accessible by MTR and KMB buses. Take bus K12 from Tai Po Market Railway Station. It can also be reached by the buses which terminates at Tai Po Central.

    Website
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    Festival Walk

    A big shopping centre with a mix of expensive brands and smaller chains. It has an ice skating rink, cinema and one of Hong Kong's three Apple Stores. There is also a bus terminal within the mall complex. Take the MTR East Rail to Kowloon Tong.

    Website
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    Cat Street

    Probably the best place to buy souvenirs, lots of Mao memorabilia, porcelain, buddha statues and "antiques". Lok Ku Rd, walk down Hollywood Rd towards the west, when you see the Man Mo temple walk down the stairs on the right hand side.

    Sheung Wan
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    The Lanes

    Buy silks, fabrics, Chinese dresses, watches, leather bags and many other things here. Despite its prime location close to Central MTR, these narrow streets have a reputation among locals for quality goods at competitive prices.

    Central
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    Horizon Plaza

    A former industrial building converted to a large 20-story factory outlet, selling fashion, home decor and antiques. Brands include Costume National, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Kookai, Jimm Choo, Armani, Vivienne Westwood and others.

    2 Lee Wing St, Ap Lei Chau 10:00am-7:00pm Mon-Sun
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    Sogo

    A Japanese department store. As well as the standard fare of international label goods (clothes, electronics, home furnishings etc), there is an excellent supermarket in the basement, which sells a variety of Asian foods.

    Website
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    Pedder St and Queen's Rd

    One of the best locations for jewellery and designer watches at prices that can be up to 35% less than Europe. As always, shop around for the best prices and always buy from reputable dealers to avoid fake goods.

    Central
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    Langham Place

    A huge 12 storey shopping mall adjacent to the Langham Place Hotel in Mong Kok. Mainly contains trendy shops for youngsters. Take the MTR to the Mong Kong station and follow the appropriate exit directions.

    Website
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    Lok Fu Centre

    Next to Lok Fu MTR station, is a place for cheaper goods and food. Located in a public housing estate, goods are generally more affordable than in other places. There is also a large department store here.
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    Cheung Sha Wan Road

    Famous for garments. There are many shops selling clothes along Cheung Sha Wan Road. It is within walking distance from Sham Shui Po MTR Station. A number of bus routes also pass along Cheung Sha Wan Road.
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    Landmark

    Many luxury brands have shops here Gucci, Dior, Fendi, Vuitton, etc. located at Central, Pedder Street. It used to be a magnet for the well-heeled but has since fallen behind in its management.
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    The Landmark

    An older shopping centre that has had a recent facelift to incorporate a five-star hotel. For many, it remains a focus for many of the most expensive designer fashion shops in Hong Kong.

    Central
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    Pacific Place and Queensway and Admiralty Centre

    A number of interconnected shopping malls near Admiralty MTR. Pleasant air-conditioned shopping for mid-price to expensive branded goods and restaurants.

    Admiralty
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    G.O.D

    G.O.D. is a play on the Cantonese slang for "to live better". Here you will find a range of designer gifts and household items.

    Sharp Street, East Entrance, Causeway Bay Website
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    Cityplaza

    A similarly large shopping centre, also with an ice-skating rink. To get there, take the MTR to Taikoo on the Island Line.

    Website
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    Harbour City

    Huge shopping centre in Tsim Sha Tsui on Canton Road, to get there take the MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui, or take the Star Ferry.

    Website
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    Pacific Place

    Also a big shopping centre with mainly high-end brands, and has a wonderful cinema. Take the MTR to Admiralty.

    Website
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    Stanley Plaza

    The multi-story Stanley Plaza shopping centre, which links the Stanley bus stop to the main promenade.
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    Soho and south of Hollywood Rd area

    Has a new a trendy shopping area around Staunton and Lower Elgin St with lots of local designers.
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    RC Outfitters

    A good range of hiking and camping accessories, plus outdoor clothing at reasonable prices.

    2/F, Kin Tak Fung Commercial Bldg, 467-473 Hennessy Road,Causeway Bay Website
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    APM

    All new 24hr shopping centre in Kwun Tong. Take the MTR to the Kwun Tong station.

    Website
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    Fashion Walk

    An indoor street with shops and a range of western and Asian restaurants.

    Causeway Bay
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    Flow

    Second hand bookshop where you can exchange your used travel guides.

    7/F, 29, Hollywood Rd, Central
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    Telecom Digital Services Ltd

    Get your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad repaired or replaced.

    16/F Ginza Plaza, 2A-2H Sai Yeung Choi Street, Mongkok, Kowloon
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    Hysan Place

    High end shopping mall. Has food court on upper floor.

    Website
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    Space Warehouse

    Brands such as Prada and Helmut Lang.

    2/F Marina Square, East Commercial Block, Ap Lei Chau
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    Hollywood Road

    Antiques.

    Soho

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