Shopping in Hong Kong
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 Whatever
you wish, you'll be able to find it in one of Hong Kong's thriving
shopping districts. Indulge yourself by getting
that little special something you've been wanting. If you're after
electronics or something classic; a new wardrobe or something to put
in it, you'll be able to find it all and ship it home with ease.Browse through the categories and save your shopping time with the address and contact details of the shops. Hong Kong during a sales period is a complete retail therapy course! During the winter (late December to February) and the summer sale (July to September) major discounts are available for the avid shopper. HOT SHOPPING ITEMS Garments, leather goods and international brands Many leading international brands which have specialty shops in the city sell the vry latest fashons and leather goods. Plus there are Hong Kong world brands which have become famous internationally. Where to shop: - Prince's Building and The Landmark (Central MTR Exit and G) - Pacific Place (Adminralty MTR Exit F) - Times Square and The Lee Gardens (Causeway Bay MTR Exit A and F) - Canton Road and Harbour City (Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Exit E) Outlet Shopping In Hong Kong fashion outlets featuring goods orinally interded for export are great spots where you 'll find trendy samples or excess stock from big fashion names. Where to shop: - Stanley Market (bus 6, 6A, 6X or 260 from Exchange Square Bus Terminus, Central) - Lee Garden Road (Causeway Bay MTR Exit A or F) - Spring Garden Lane (Wan Chai MTR Exit A3) - Pedder Building (Central MTR Exit DI) - Granville Road (Tsim sha Tsui MTR Exit B2) - Fa Yuen Street (Prince Edward MTR Exit B2) - Cheung Sha Wan Road (Sham Shui Po MTR Exit CI) Reminders: - Check for tears or stains - Most outlets do not offer you know your size and European specifications - Usually, general shop opening hours are from 10am - 7pm. Most shops located in Causeway Bay and Tsim are open till late at night Jewellry and Watches  Hong
Kong boats a huge range of jewellry and watches to suit all budgetd
and tates! You 'll never find a better placr to buy quality jewellry
and watches at unbeatable duty - free prices tha in Hong Kong. If
you fancy diamonds, the City of Life is the best place to shop for
a "girl's best friend" as Hong Kong is one of the world's
four larges diamond - trading centres.Speaking of jewellry, gold is also a much sought - after item. Gold shop in Hong Kong do a thriving business as Hong Kong guarantees the purity of its gold. Where to shop: - Yee Wo Street and Hennessy Road (Causeway Bay MTR Exit D2 and E) - Nathan Road (Mong Kok MTR Exit EI) Reminders: - Buy fine expensive jade from a reputable shop and make sure you receive a proper receipt detailing the typr, quality and origin of the store - Fresh water and sea water pearls are available in Hong Kong. Lustre and size are important factors to consider when buying pearls, while brillance can be judged by the reflection of light off the top of the peral - A diamond appraisal is recommened for guidance and insurance. Contact the Gemmological Association of Hong Kong (tel : 2366 6006) or Diamond Importers' Association Diamond Federation of Hong Kong (tel: 2524 5081) Cosmetics  Hong
Kong imposs no sales tax and is a duty - free port, ensuring cosmetis
are competitively priced, popular purchase for visitors. Not only
will you find international brans at Cosmetic counters inside department
stores, it's well worth a visit to special stores that import cosmetic
products direct from overseas and which are sold at very attractive
prices.Where to shop: - Lockhart Road (Causeway Bay MTR Exit DI) - Kai Chiu Road (Causeway Bay MTR Exit F) - Granville Road (Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Exit B2) Reminders: Check whether there is an expiry date on the product Computers, audio - visual and telecom products You 'll a huge variety of all these exciting products at sensational prics thanks to the City of Life's duty and tax-free status.Check out the very latest computers, software and peripherals, home theatre systems, DVD and mp3 players, digital cameras and mobile phones available throught this shopping paradise. Personal Comperters  Where
to shop:- Wanchai Computer City (Wan Chai MTR Exit A4) - Golden Computer Arcade and Golden Shopping Centre (Sham Shui Po MTR Exit D2) - Windsor House Computer Plaza (Causeway Bay MTR Exit E) Reminders: - Check voltoge and plug compotibility with your home country - Ensure the software is legal and in your native language - Verify that the correct product, all parts, accessories and the warranty card are included in the box Audio-visual and telecom products Where to shop: - Nathan Road and Peking Road (Tsim ShaTsui MTR Exit CI) - Sai Yeung Choi Street (Mong Kok MTR Exit D3) - Apliu Street -see page 35 for details (Sham Shui Po MTR Exit C2) - Times Square (Causeway Bay MTR Exit A) Reminders: - Make sure that products such os DVD players, camcorders, video recorders ond mobile phones are compatible with the operating systems in your home country - Check voltage and plug compatibility with your home country - Verify that the correct product, all parts, accessories ond the warranty card are included in the box Children's shopping Hunting for clothes and toys for your kids is a real treat in Hong Kong. It is a true treasure trove of trendy toys and entrancing educational items for children of all ages. Hong Kong has a staggering selection of the very latest local and international toys and children's products at major shopping malls, department stores and numerous open-air markets all over the city. Where to shop: - Windsor House,Times Square and Caroline Centre (Causeway Bay MTR Exits E, A and F) - Spring Garden Lane (Wan Chai MTR ExitA3) - OceanTerminal (Tsim ShaTsui MTR Exit E) - Tung Choi Street or "Ladies' Market" -see page 36 for details (Mong Kok MTR Exit E2) - Fa Yuen Street (Mong Kok MTR Exit B2) - NewTown Plaza Phase III (Sha Tin KCR Station) Dried seafood and tonic foods One of the world's leading Chinese cuisine centres, Hong Kong has an abundance of dried seafood and tonic foods from allover the world. View the huge array of top quality, reasonably priced exotic dried seafood and tonic foods such as dried abalone, dried scallop, ginseng and birds' nests at numerous dried seafood and traditional medicine stores in Sheung Wan District. Where to shop: - Des Voeux Road West (Take a tram heading for Kennedy Town/Whitty Street from Central. Whole ride takes about 7 - 8 minutes) - Bonham Strand West (SheungWan MTR ExitA2 then walk along Hillier Street towards Queen's Road Central) Reminders: - Dried abalone should be thick with an even surface on the back - Birds' nests are usually ivory-coloured, a/though some may appear red or orange - Dried scallops should be golden brown, have a nice smell and be ffrm to the touch - Check the product's unit price and the method of measurement before purchasing Hong Kong Must Buy You'll delight your friends and family with a truly unique souvenir that reflects all the graceful charm of the city where East meets West! So make sure you include these six wonderful Hong Kong Must Buy oducts on your ng your stay in the City of Life! Handicrafts The variety of handicrafts you can buy in Hong Kong is stunning and you won't believe your eyes when you see the prices. Hong Kong is a one-stop shop for a wide variety of quality arts and crafts imported from different provinces of Mainland China. Choose from an extensive array including silk products, embroideries, cloisonne products, jade and wooden handicraft items. You'll find them all over Hong Kong in Chinese department stores, Stanley Market (bus 6, 6A, 6X or 260 from Exchange Square Bus Terminus, Central); Li Yuen East Street (Central MTR Exit C. Walk along Queen's Road Central towards Sheung Wan); Hollywood Road and Upper Lascar Row. (Sheung Wan MTR ExitA2) Reminders: - Colour, style, pattern and workmanship are the key essential elements in choosing quality handicrafts Chinese Clothing Brighten up your wardrobe in one of Asia's leading fashion centres! Hong Kong offers the best craftsmanship and widest range of styles and fabrics in fashionable Chinese- style clothes and accessories. Marvel at the fusion of the great designs and traditional styles in a large collection of brilliant colours and textiles; available in either ready-to- wear or made-to-order garments. You'll find Chinese clothing at Chinese department stores, specialty shops and boutiques in Li Yuen Streets East and West in Central (Central MTR Exit C), Pedder Street and Des Voeux Road Central (Central MTR Exit G), and Stanley Market. Reminders: - The HKTB Cultural Kaleidascape pragramme affers a free Chinese Clathing Appreciation Class every Wednesday. Registration Hotline 25247875 Chinese Tea Tea drinking may be the sign of a New Age lifestyle but it has been synonymous with Chinese culture for thousands of years.The wide selection of teas not only quenches the thirst, aids digestion and is good for your health but is also used as an ingredient in many dishes. Chinese tea makes a reasonably priced gift, especially when attractively wrapped in souvenir packaging. Hong Kong has a large variety of teas imported from different provinces of Mainland China such as Fujian's Ti-guan-yin tea, Hangzhou's DragonWell tea and Yunnan's Pu-erh tea. A popular one from Taiwan is Don-Ding g tea. Chinese tea is readily available in Chinese department stores, supermarkets and teahouses. Reminders: - Tea leaves are graded accarding ta natural calaur, arama and lustre - Tea is available in a variety affarms including loose tea, tea cakes, tea bricks ar tea lumps - The HKTB Cultural Kaleidascaee pragramme affers a camplimentary Chinese Tea Appreciatian Class every Manday. Cantact the Heritage Tea Hause tel: 2604 5017 Gold Jewellery  You'll
be spoiled for choice when it comes to Hong Kong's unsurpassed selection
of modern and traditional gold jewellery, accessories and ornaments
at unbeatable tax-free prices. Made of top quality pure gold in modern designs and styles, they reflect the fine workmanship that has made Hong Kong a leading international jewellery centre. Major shopping areas such as Yee Wo Street and Hennessy Road (Causeway Bay MTR Exit D2) and along Nathan Road from Mong Kok (Mong Kok MTR Exit El) toTsim ShaTsui (Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Exit CI) offer an exhaustive assortment of gold jewellery for young and old. Reminders: - According to the Gold Marking Order of 1984, the gold jewellery faund in Hong Kong shops must have a ffneness or'990" ar be 99% pure. For those shops offering "999" gold jewellery, this means that 99.9 per cent of the contents are pure gold. For more information, please contact the Hong Kongjewellers' & Goldsmiths' Associatian on 2543 9633 - Fixed retail prices are based on weight, purity and craftmanship - Make sure you obtain an invoice indicating the rneness, weight and price of the gold jewellery item Chinese Assorted Cakes Chinese cakes and festive delicacies such as "wife cake", mini moon cakes , egg rolls, and almond cookies are a true taste treat. Chinese cakes are appropriate for just about any occasion including weddings (assorted cakes) and at festival time (moon cakes for Mid-Autumn Festival). Attractively packaged and hygienically sealed, Chinese assorted cakes can be found in specialty shops in Mong Kok, Shopping Tsim Sha Tsui, Wan Chai, Causeway Bayand North Point. Some cake shops also have consignment outlets in major department stores. Reminders: - Ensure freshness by checking dIe product and expiry dates befare purchase Chinese Tableware Why not take home a lasting symbol of your Hong Kong trip! Hong Kong shops stock a huge variety of porcelain products and bone china imported from various provinces in Mainland China.Available in co-ordinated sets or as single items, the colours, patterns and figures of Chinese tableware represent blessings and celebrations in Chinese culture. A pair of bowls and two pairs of chopsticks, for example, are perfect gifts for newlyweds, offering the blessing of a bountiful life together. You 'll find Chinese tableware in Chinese department stores, specialty shops and street outlets all over the city. Reminders: -Good quality porcelain is shiny, evenly coloured, smooth and clear Don’t forget, you should always: Check the prices among different shops before sealing the deal. Get a proper receipt Shop with reputable establishments WHERE TO SHOP Central Hong Kong's central business 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 International Finance Center Mall are the main shopping centers, 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 10:00am to 7:00pm.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 Marks & Spencer, Lane Crawford, Seibu 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. City of Life: Hong Kong is it! VIP Card Benefit from being important in Hong Kong! Enjoy the benefits of the City of Life: Hong Kong is it! VIP Card (valid from 1 April 2001 to 31 March 2003), which is free to all visitors and a fantastic way to shop your way around Hong Kong. The card gives you fabulous discounts at more than 600 shopping outlets, including major fashion and jewelry retailers and department stores. Selected tours are also discounted up to 50 per cent for cardholders. The City of Life: Hong Kong is it! VIP Card is a privilege card similar to those issued by stores to their best customers. During non-sales periods, the cards will give you discounts normally reserved only for valued VIP clients. Look out for promotional decals and tent cards in participating stores or simply ask shop sales staff. They'll be happy to help you out. Get the most out of your City of Life: Hong Kong is it! VIP Card:  Present
the City of Life: Hong Kong is it! VIP Card before purchasing
goods. This deal is only available for bona fide visitors to Hong
Kong, so you may be asked to show your passport.
The holder will receive all the benefits normally
associated with the participating stores' own VIP privilege cards.
Unless otherwise stated, discounts do not apply to "sale
items", special offers or price-controlled items. |
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