shopping

WHERE TO SHOP

Hong Kong Island

Central

Hong Kong's Central district houses many shimmering skyscrapers and marbled shopping atriums and malls.
The contrast between the old world markets and designer boutiques provides variety and excitement to any shopping day. Scattered among the government headquarters and financial and banking houses are a wealth of opportunities for any shopper. The Landmark, The Galleria, Prince's Building, Alexandra House and the ifc mall are the main shopping centres, with designer shops and exclusive brand names in abundance.

Two parallel streets in Central known as "The Lanes", Li Yuen Street East and Li Yuen Street West are a riot of stalls hawking everything from inexpensive clothing, watches and costume jewellery to luggage and shoes. Situated between Queen's Road Central and Des Voeux Road Central, the market is open daily from 10am to 7pm.

Stanley Street is known for its range and reasonably priced photographic equipment. Hollywood Road winds above the Central business district and is Hong Kong's antiques row. Farther west towards Sheung Wan is a bustle of sidewalk hawkers on Central's stepped "ladder" streets.

Western District

Western Market in Sheung Wan is a handsomely renovated Edwardian building filled with Chinese handicraft stores and fabric shops. It is situated at the corner of Connaught Road and Morrison Street, Sheung Wan. The area to the west is famous for its small Chinese-style shops selling dried seafood and medicinal herbs.
Cat Street bazaar is best known for stalls and shops selling antiques, such as watches, old coins and stone carvings.
The area is also home to many interesting Chinese herbal medicine stores.

Admiralty

Admiralty too is famous for its brand-name luxury goods. Pacific Place, one of Hong Kong's most popular malls, is the ideal place to go in this area. You'll find perfect gift ideas within its 130-plus outlets, including the Lane Crawford and Seibu department stores and top designer labels. Pacific Place is connected to the Admiralty MTR Station.

Wan Chai

Wan Chai's streets are steeped in history and offer an amazing range of shopping. Along Queen's Road East you can find a number of excellent rattan and Chinese furniture shops which will happily arrange to have your purchases sent home.
Spring Garden Lane is a great place to pick up clothes at very competitive prices. The market stalls exclusively sell products originally meant for export, meaning quality and price are very competitive. It also connects to local wet and dry markets, and so offers a multicultural experience in the heart of Wan Chai. Spring Garden Lane is in between Queen's Road East and Johnston Road.

Causeway Bay

Causeway Bay is known locally as "Little Japan" because of the major Japanese department stores in the area.
Shops specialising in shoes, electrical appliances and fashion for young people are found in abundance. Taking a stroll through the many shopping malls, including Times Square, Caroline Centre, World Trade Centre, The Lee Gardens, Lee Theatre Plaza, Fashion Island and Island Beverley, reveals a strong focus on fashion and food. In Square, in Windsor House, is known for a wide range of computer products.
Causeway Bay is full of surprises, with a mini shopper's paradise in its heart, sure to astonish. Jardine's Crescent is great for inexpensive clothing, accessories and domestic goods - and all at great value. Nearby, Jardine's Bazaar stocks traditional dried foods and bean curd (tofu). To get there, take Exit F from Causeway Bay MTR Station.

Tai Koo Shing

Tai Koo Shing in Quarry Bay houses one of Hong Kong's largest purpose-built shopping complexes, Cityplaza, where it's easy to spend an entire day exploring the many shops. Cityplaza is also very popular, offering an ice-skating rink and other entertainment facilities as well as an enormous range of retail shops and department stores. It is located directly above Tai Koo MTR Station.

Ap Lei Chau

There are always bargains galore at Ap Lei Chau. The South Side area near Aberdeen is known primarily for its discount furniture and clothing warehouses. Horizon Plaza, located in Ap Lei Chau, has some furniture and clothing factory outlets.

Stanley

Stroll through the markets at one of Hong Kong's most famous coastal areas. Stanley Market is a warren of stalls, shops and restaurants. Historic lanes are jam-packed with vendors selling Chinese paintings, handicrafts and furniture, silk collectibles,
curios and a wide variety of Hong Kong souvenirs. Open from around 10:00am to 6:00pm daily.