SHOPPING
If you like shopping, you have come to the
right place. Browse among beautiful
Chinese antique bargains, designer clothes
–
but above all, electronic gadgets. The
fact is that it is difficult to avoid shops
wherever you are in the city.
The main shopping areas are to be found
in the district of Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon
and along Nathan Road, but these are not
the only places by a long chalk.
Some highlights in the Centre include
Shanghai Tang (12 Pedder Street) - here
you will find tasteful versions of traditional
Chinese clothes. The designer David Tang
has made traditional Chinese clothes into a
million-dollar industry – his clothes are
characterised by classic jackets with
brightly coloured linings. Another is Arch
Angel Antiques (53-55 Hollywood Road)
which actually specialises in antique
porcelain, but here you will also find
traditional Chinese furniture, books, vases,
mah-jong games and handy gifts.
Half an hour’s bus-ride from the city is the
sandy beach at Stanley with its market. At
Stanley Market you will find the usual
souvenirs, and it is an easy way to get a
little sand between your toes into the
bargain. Another well-known market is
Temple St Night Market (Tube: Yau Ma Tei,
Jordan) that got its name from Tin Hau Temple in the same street.
and watches, not to mention pirate CD’s
and DVD’s. In the northern part of the
street you can eat anything from simple
noodle soups to fancy Chinese dishes.
Even if you are not good at finding
bargains by nature, come and get your
share of the bargains during your stay in
Hong Kong - a shopper’s paradise.
A tip is to ask someone who lives in Hong
Kong where he or she normally gets the
best price - you will presumably get your
best bargain there!
Department Stores
Lane Crawford
Lane Crawford, the first western
department store in Hong Kong, is
well-stocked and well-organised. Some
think it a trifle expensive, but it may be
worth it for the good service.
Address: 70 Queen’s Road, Central
Underground: Central
Phone: +85-2-21183388
Internet: www.lanecrawford.com
Sogo
Gigantic Japanese department store with
13 floors. The wide range is meticulously
organised and comprises an impressive
quantity of high-quality goods – everything
from beauty products to clothes and sports
equipment.
Address: 555 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay
Underground: Causeway Bay
Phone: +85-2-28338338
Internet: www.sogo.com.hk
Three floors with nothing but computers
which are frequently cheaper than if you
look in the Tsim Sha Tsui district.
Address: 8 Nelson Street, Mong Kok
Underground: Mong Kok
Phone: +85-2-23599018
Star Computer City
If Tsim Sha Tsui is the area in Hong Kong
with the best range of technology, this is
the largest computer shopping mall. Before
you buy anything, be sure to get a
warranty with international validity.
Address: Starhouse, 3 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Underground: Tsim Sha Tsui
Phone: +85-2-27362608
1010
This is where you should go if you want to
find the smallest, latest and coolest mobile
telephones.
Address: 82-84 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Underground: Tsim Sha Tsui
Phone: +85-2-29101010
Internet: www.hkcsl.com
Joyce Ma
The designer institution Joyce Ma is a Hong
Kong classic for those who are looking for
more expensive names like Issey Miyake,
Yves Saint Laurent, Jean Paul Gaultier and
Commes des Garcons.
Address: New World Tower, 16 Queens Road, Central
Underground: Central
Phone: +85-2-28101120
Internet: www.joyce.com