Shopping malls
Harbour City
Is an enormous shopping mall in tsim sha tsui, the largest in hong kong. it is next to the star ferry pier. there are shops of almost any description there. the goods are mostly mid price range to high price brand name goods.
Elements
Åæ¹, 1 austin road west, tsim sha tsui. opened in 2007, elements is hong kong's latest mega-mall. aimed at wealthy shoppers, it has five themed shopping zones: metal, wood, water, fire and earth. owned by the mtr corporation, the shops are located above kowloon mtr station. probably not worth going out of your way for, but it does have some of the most extravagant public toilets in hong kong.
Festival Walk
Is another excellent shopping mall in the suburb of kowloon tong. a very pleasant place to shop, similar to pacific place but catering more to locals.
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.
Langham Place
Located in mong kok, is an entertainment complex comprising of a 15-storey shopping mall, a 59-level grade a office tower and the 5-star langham place hotel. over 300 shops where you will find everything from fashion labels to casual wear, from accessories to electronics. on special occasions, large crowds will gather under the 'digital sky' to celebrate festive events such as the new year's eve countdown. throughout the year, there will also be live musical performances, art exhibitions, and a host of special events to keep people entertained.
Nathan Road
Tsim Sha Tsui's main artery Nathan Road is packed with stores, particularly cheap electronics shops. Be careful when shopping here; these slippery guys know every trick in the book and some stores are notorious for overcharging tourists. Locals seldom go to Tsim Sha Tsui for electronic products. It is more advisible to go to Mong Kok or Sham Shui Po instead.
Markets
Temple Street Night Market
The 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 prepare to bargin vigorously as there are no fixed prices. Also, donât 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.
Tung Choi Street
In Mong Kok, Tung Choi Street éèè¡, popularly known as the Ladies' Market 女人è¡, is Hong Kong's biggest outdoor shopping experience. Prices here may not be the cheapest, as the area is popular with tourists, but the variety, chaos and sheer number of sellers is mind-boggling and well worth the visit. It is also opened during daytime, unlike the nearby Temple Street Night Market. As with other markets lacking fixed prices, those perceived as being tourists will be quoted a higher price -- so bring your sharpest bargaining skills. Be careful as the market also sells some realistic non-authentic goods fake Louis Vuitton bags are popular. The pedestrian zone is mostly for electronics and contains clothing stores from Hong Kong's most popular chains. The easiest way to get into the area is through Mong Kok MTR station, Exit B2 or B3.
Flower Market
The colourful Flower Market and the adjoining Bird Garden Prince Edward St West are worth a visit even if shrubs and parrots aren't high on your shopping list.
Cheung Sha Wan Road
Is 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.
Electronics and computers
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 as well as diy tools. even if you are not that interested in electronic bric-ã -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.
Mong Kok
Is 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 75-77 fa yuen street, 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.
If your budget doesn't quite stretch to the Tiffanys, Guccis and Shanghai Tangs of Hong Kong Island, head to Kowloon for more affordable shopping.