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Ladies’ market
It is the most popular market in Hong Kong. Thousands of tourists come here every day to buy things they like at attractive prices. Despite the name that the market bears, it does not only assume the availability of goods for women, oddly enough. The market is located on the busiest street, so it won’t be difficult to find it. You need to take the subway to Mongkok district (exit E2). You only need to walk a few minutes to the market, which is located on Tung Choi Street. Then you can easily figure out where you need to go in order to find this gorgeous market. In the market you can find many kiosks where you can buy things for the whole family, various accessories, bags, shoes, even travel goods. There is also a rich selection of children’s clothing, lingerie, and cosmetics on the market. When purchasing branded items in this market, it is important to understand that they are just high-quality fakes, so do not be surprised if you see chic sandals or a handbag from Louis Viton for $ 50. But in general, this is illegal and in Hong Kong they are fighting the sale of fakes. If you need a fake brand, you still need to go to Guangzhou!
You can and should bargain on the market if you like the item, but the price, in your opinion, seems a little too high, bargain! The sellers understand English perfectly, so it won’t be difficult for you to bring down the price to a more acceptable one. If you find a very stubborn merchant who does not want to give in, leave, after a couple of shops you will find the same product at a more optimal price, but do not think that everything is the same in the shops. This market is a paradise for shopaholics. It is on the market that I will provide a wide range of products at good prices. You can even buy yourself a mink coat! However, we will have to try, because the Chinese are small and mostly sew fur coats for themselves, they are not very suitable for our fellow citizens. Prices for fur coats also need to be discounted, and a significant amount. Initially, the Chinese put an inflated price so that when bidding, having conceded more, they would not lose in revenue. That’s how tricky they are. Discounts can range from 10 to 20%, depending on your purchase.
Officially, the streets are closed to all traffic from 4 p.m. to midnight on all days except Sundays and holidays. In those days, the ban on cars starts at noon and lasts until midnight. The women’s market is open seven days a week every day except the first day of the Chinese New Year. It is best to arrive at lunchtime, by which time the merchants have time to spread out their goods.
Temple street market
Temple Street Market is a night market in China that is open from 4 p.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Getting to the market is not difficult, you need to go to Temple Street, which is located near Yau Ma Tei Street in Kowloon, take the subway to Jordan Station, go to Exit A, turn right onto Jordan Road, then right onto Temple Street. It is convenient that this place is located next to the West Kowloon Station railway station.
This market is sometimes even called the men’s market, because unlike the women’s market, the Temple Street market presents clothing and accessories mainly for men. The market itself is quite small, there are about a hundred different shops with bright signs, which attracts many customers. In these shops you can buy good clothes, shoes, various accessories for yourself or your loved ones: belts, glasses, cufflinks, purses and other items. You can also buy phones, iPods, tablet computers, cameras and other equipment at the lowest prices. The advantage of this market is also the cost of goods. It is much more profitable to buy things at night than at regular markets in Hong Kong, besides, no one has canceled the right to bargain, the Chinese often make concessions and provide customers with a discount of 10-20 % from the cost of the product, the more things you buy from him, the more discount he will give you. This market is very well suited for wholesale buyers, you will save a significant amount of money by entering this market. If you want to find things at an even lower cost, the shops on the narrow side streets located near Yau Ma Tei Street will be useful to you. Fortune tellers and fans of Chinese opera are located there, who from time to time arrange interesting performances. You can not only visit the market, but also enjoy the local flavor of the Chinese theater.
You can also buy a wide variety of delicacies on the street, which include fresh seafood and Khogo-style dishes. At night, the street can be said to turn into one big restaurant.
Among other things, there are many Chinese prostitutes in this market. The price starts from 400 HKD for 15-30 minutes of sex with a blowjob. For more information about sex in Hong Kong, see my telegram channel https://t.me/sex_in_hongkong_macau
Stanley market
This is another one of Hong Kong’s must-see attractions. The market is located in an area for expats, it will not be very easy to get to the market. You will need to take the subway to Hong Kong Station, find exit D, then take bus 6, 6A, 6X, 66 or 260 from the terminal bus Exchange Square in Central. Alternatively, you can take a taxi and drive without adventures and problems, every taxi driver in Hong Kong knows how to get to the market, but such a trip will not cost you very cheap. The market is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The street where the market is located is a classic example of a traditional old market and is the best place to buy goods at a cheap price. Isn’t that what every shopaholic dreams of? Stanley market can be called somewhat touristic, here you can buy a huge number of souvenirs that you can give to your friends and acquaintances, for example, a small bamboo bird cage will serve as a wonderful decoration for your home. You can also buy Chinese linen embroidered tablecloths, shawls, silk capes, wine, mobile phones, bags, belts and other accessories on the market. In electronics stores you can buy children’s wristwatches, organizers with calculator and calendar functions, as well as many other useful equipment for home and life. Cheap T-shirts or large items of clothing may be interesting for you, as well as silk or beaded items that are suitable for evening outings.
If you get hungry, restaurants in Lan Kwai Phong, Soho or Victoria Peak are at your disposal. There are a lot of small cozy restaurants on the market that make international cuisine of your choice. The restaurants have amazing terraces where you can dine outdoors. If you’re worried that you won’t be understood, you’re doing it in vain. Stanley Market is a tourist part of Hong Kong, and everyone speaks English. If you want to spend your lunch admiring the beautiful beach, the Stanley Beach Beach Club is perfect for you. If you want to try the national cuisine, you should visit Sukho, which is located on the second floor of a beach villa on the main street.
Bird Market
It is a very interesting market in Hong Kong, if you have free time, then it is worth taking a walk through this small market and looking at various birds. The market is located on the Kowloon Peninsula in Mongkok district, it’s not very difficult to get there, you will need to take the subway, get to Mongkok Station, go to exit E2, and walk to Yuen Po Street. The market is ready to welcome its guests daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The market is a favorite place for locals who come there not only to buy, but also just to watch. Many elderly people in Hong Kong are engaged in breeding decorative songbirds, very often the owners of such birds can be seen walking their pets in parks and squares. These bird lovers often come to the market in order to compete which bird sings louder.
You won’t see such a variety of birds even in zoos, so be sure to take the time to visit this interesting market.
Jardine’s Crescent
Jardine’s Crescent Market is located in Causeway Bay Shopping Mall on Hong Kong Island. Getting to the market is not difficult, you need to take the subway and get off at the nearest Causeway Bay station (exit F). The market is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The market is very suitable for buying clothes, women’s clothing and hair accessories at very low prices. Also at the market you can find mobile phones, household items needed in the household, and at the end a small “wet seafood market” and very cheap flower shops. You can and should bargain on the market if you like the item, but the price, in your opinion, seems a little too high, bargain! The sellers understand English perfectly, so it won’t be difficult for you to bring down the price to a more acceptable one. If you find a very stubborn merchant who does not want to give in, leave, after a couple of shops you will find the same product at a more optimal price, but do not think that everything is the same in the shops.
Not far from the market is the Sogo department store, opposite which is another luxury store – the Island Beverly Centre. If you still have the strength, you can go to the mall after midnight, where you can buy various children’s goods, clothes for men and women, accessories, bags, shoes, and also buy the latest innovations in information technology at the most affordable prices.
Parallel to the street where Jardine’s Crescent market is located, there is a “Mini-Bus Street”, where you will see many red and green mini-buses. There are many local “fast food” restaurants on this street. If you like to eat and eat spicy food (some people don’t like Chinese/Asian cuisine), then you should try local dishes.
Tai Yuen street
The market is located in Wan Chai district, it is very easy to get to it, you will need to take the subway and get to Wan Chai station, go to exit A3 – and you will be right at the market. You can also take a taxi if you are afraid of getting lost. The market starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 8 p.m. All this time, you will be welcomed by local merchants who know English, which will help you convey to the seller exactly what kind of thing you want to buy from him.
The market on Tai Yuen Street is somewhat similar to Jardine’s Crescent Market. Before the New Year, all the locals come to this market for gifts for their loved ones and friends. At this time, the market is full of festive decorations, tinsel, toys and various gifts, from which you can choose exactly what you need. In addition, there is an interesting shop on the market with Chinese art, gifts and accessories that you can buy as a souvenir or even a gift. If you go down the street on the right side, it will be the tenth store. There are also many jade markets in the Tai Yuen area, which are very interesting not only for tourists, but also for local residents. Of course, the quality of the products is not at the highest level, but at an affordable price.
In order to purchase high-quality products and not overpay extra money, you need to pay attention to the price tag on the product, if there is no price tag, you will most likely be deceived. Before making a purchase, find out the prices in the nearby shops and choose the most attractive price. In order not to lose the place where you first saw the thing that interests you, do not go far, otherwise it will be difficult to find this place later. Also, make sure that your product is not replaced in the store, if it is put in a package or newspaper, be sure to unwrap it and make sure that it is exactly what you bought. Do not buy goods from peddlers, do not go to the warehouse or any other place for the goods. It is likely that they want to rob you. Be sure to check the receipts and count how much change you have to give.
Markets at Li Yuen Street West and West
These markets are located in the central part of Hong Kong, you can take the subway to the central station and exit through exit C, then walk along Des Voeux Road Central to Sheung Wan. The market’s opening hours are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
In this market, you can buy more expensive clothes and various accessories of better quality. You can also come with your drawings or clippings and order the model of clothes you like, Chinese craftsmen will take your measurements and sew very high-quality and beautiful things. You can also buy the material on the market, whether it is linen or the well-known delicate Chinese silk. You can also buy various souvenirs for your friends and acquaintances at the market, although their cost will be slightly higher than in other markets, but the quality will be much better. In addition, you can buy high-quality shoes that will delight you every day, children’s clothes of different sizes, toys, some equipment and accessories: bags, belts, jewelry, purses, glasses and many other things of excellent quality.
If we compare the high prices in China with the prices in Russia, they will not seem so exorbitant to us. Their high prices are our average prices in popular stores.
If you are hungry, it does not matter, there are many different cafes and restaurants in the markets that offer to appreciate local delicacies and dishes of national cuisine, but if you are a small fan of spicy and peppery, restaurants with European cuisine are suitable for you, which are also many in the markets. You can also have a snack on the go if you don’t want to waste precious shopping minutes.
A high standard of quality is maintained in these markets, and you can be sure that you will not be deceived and will not sell a thing of poor quality, but just in case, keep receipts and check the cost of products. You can also bargain in the markets, because it’s nice to buy something a little cheaper. Basically, sellers can reduce the cost by up to 10 or even 20%, it all depends on your ability to convince and, of course, the cost of products and their quantity. In Hong Kong, almost everyone has basic knowledge of English, so it will be easier for you to negotiate the cost of things.
Jade Market
The Jade Market is located in Kowloon at the intersection of two streets Kansu street and Bettery street in a small area called Yau Ma Tai. (The address for taxis is Junction of Kansu and Battery streets, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon). It is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sellers of more than 450 tents and benches offer their goods in the shopping area. Along with this, there are small but representative shops selling stone. Their schedule ranges from 10 a.m. to 2-3 p.m.
It is known that jade from China is very famous all over the world. You can buy jade products at the jade market, the most popular product is a Buddha statue, no matter which one is sitting or lying down. You can buy such souvenirs for your loved ones, as the Buddha is known to bring wealth to the house where he is located. You can even choose an urn for ashes on the market if you encounter such a problem. In addition to jade products, you can also buy wood and leather products decorated with various stones on the market, for example, it can be jewelry boxes made in a wide variety of styles.
The market may be of interest to lovers of kitchen utensils, as well as owners of restaurants and cafes. It is here that there is a huge selection of decorative chopsticks, dish stands, stands, shelves, saucers, concave and convex mirrors in frames with individual designs and other various decorative objects made in Chinese style.
The jade market is famous for its jewelry, of which there are many, you can buy miniature or large earrings, unique brooches, rings in the form of flowers and animals, combs, hair clips decorated with valuable stones. In addition to all this, there are a lot of amulets and talismans on the market that bring good luck and protect against evil spirits.
The Chinese pay a lot of attention to Feng Shui, which also comes to our country, albeit not so actively, but everyone has a friend who will be pleased to receive a Feng Shui gift. Chinese merchants will tell you in detail about each figurine that interests you, what kind of load it carries and why it is needed in the house. For example, a dragon figurine brings wealth and health to the house, it is best to place it near a window or door. Undoubtedly, such a gift will be appreciated by anyone.
In order to purchase high-quality products, you need to learn a few tricks for yourself, because it often happens that when our eyes run away from the abundance of goods, we grab everything in a row, not really caring about quality. First, take the object you are interested in and hit it, do not be afraid, real jade is very durable and practically indestructible. If you have a needle or pin with you, try scratching the product: if it is made of natural jade, there will be no scratches. If you are not allowed to do these actions, then most likely you are facing a fake and it is better to leave this merchant, even if he offers you big discounts.
flea market on the street Apliu
The market is located in the Kowloon area on Apliu Street. You can get to the market by metro, you need to take the Tsuen Wan branch and get to Sham Shui Po station (exit C2), walk a little way, and the market you need is located on Apliu Street. Opening hours are from 12:00 to 24:00 daily.
Basically, the market sells supported items at very attractive prices. People come here to buy electronics. You can find good quality equipment on the market, both new and used. You can buy almost everything here, from light bulbs to modern home theater models. Various types of audio and video equipment, photographic products, car equipment, electronic components, lighting devices, mobile phones, watches and walkie-talkies, tablet computers and other interesting electronic devices are also on sale. But, if you want to bring the popular Apple iPhone phone, you should not follow it to the market, it will cost much more.
You can also bargain in this market, because it’s nice to buy something a little cheaper. Basically, sellers can reduce the cost by up to 10 or even 20% – it all depends on your ability to convince and, of course, the cost of products and their quantity. In Hong Kong, almost everyone has basic knowledge of English, so it will be easier for you to negotiate the cost of things.
If you are hungry, it does not matter, there are many different cafes and restaurants on the market that offer to appreciate local delicacies and dishes of national cuisine, but if you are a small fan of spicy and peppery, restaurants with European cuisine are suitable for you, which are also many in the markets. You can also have a snack on the go if you don’t want to waste precious shopping minutes.
Goldfish Market
The Aquarium Fish Market is located in Kowloon on Tung Choi Street. In order to get to this interesting market, you need to take the subway to Prince Edward Station, exit B2, walk about 15 minutes along Prince Edward Road West towards the train station and exit onto Tung Choi Street, where the market is located.
The goldfish market is considered the most useless in China for tourists, there are few people who want to take a goldfish in an aquarium halfway around the world. But despite this, it is very interesting to visit. Nowhere will you see such a variety of marine fauna, even in the best aquarium there will be much fewer inhabitants of the underwater world.
Hundreds of different types of fish and various aquarium accessories are sold on the market. Here you can buy ready-made “kits” of fish, as well as personally catch your favorite samples with a net from aquariums.
According to the Chinese, goldfish bring wealth and good luck to the house, which is why the most popular pet is the goldfish. Probably because of this, the market is always full of people who come to look at the fish or buy a couple for themselves. As you know, goldfish do not tolerate loneliness, if you decide to buy one fish, be sure to buy another one with it.
The market is located on a very busy street, so you won’t have any questions about where to have lunch or dinner. Various cafes along the street offer their visitors unique dishes of both local and European cuisine.
Sportswear Street Fa Yuen Street
The market is located at the intersection of Fa Yuen Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon, Mong Kok metro station, exit D3, three minutes walk along Argyle Street The opening hours of the sports market are from 11.00 to 21.30.
Sportswear street will become a real paradise for sports fans. Here you can find any kind of sports equipment, from the simplest to the most luxurious. Chinese shops have a huge amount of fashionable sportswear at very affordable prices. If you wish, you can even find a diving suit or, for example, buy yourself a mountain bike, which you have always dreamed of, but for some reason did not buy.
You can bargain in sporting goods stores, just like in the market, because it’s nice to buy something a little cheaper. Basically, sellers can reduce the cost by up to 10 or even 20%, it all depends on your ability to convince and, of course, the cost of products and their quantity. In Hong Kong, almost everyone has basic knowledge of English, so it will be easier for you to negotiate the cost of things.
In order to purchase high-quality products and not overpay extra money, you need to pay attention to the price tag on the product, if there is no price tag, you will most likely be deceived. Before making a purchase, find out the prices in the nearby shops and choose the most attractive price. In order not to lose the place where you first saw the thing that interests you, do not go far, otherwise it will be difficult to find this place later.
The sportswear shops are located on a very busy street, so you won’t have any questions about where to have lunch or dinner. Various cafes along the street offer their visitors unique dishes of both local and European cuisine.
Flower market
The market is located in Kowloon district, not far from the goldfish market. In order to visit this market, you will need to take the subway to Prince Edward Station, exit B2, then walk along Prince Edward Road West (Prince Edward Road West) in the direction of the railway for about 15 minutes. The opening hours of the flower market are from 7.00 to 19.00.
The flower market in Hong Kong is the most vibrant and colorful of all the markets. Even the best botanical gardens in the world cannot compare with this market in terms of beauty and diversity. In the market you can see various exotic plants, flowers of life and happiness, longevity, good luck.
If you have the time and energy, be sure to visit this market, not even to buy any plants, but just to admire the beautiful flowers and inhale their fragrance. This trip will leave unforgettable impressions and emotions in your soul. Maybe you’ll even find a plant for yourself that you can’t live without, and purchase it for yourself.
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Upper Lascar Row street an interesting street flea market on Hong Kong Island. You’ll find it в Google maps.
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