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This tour will guide you into the world of true Hong Kong shopping. Not the luxurious and expensive sort - we will not take you to any of the famous...
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This tour will guide you into the world of true Hong Kong shopping. Not the luxurious and expensive sort - we will not take you to any of the famous brand boutiques. You can find these anywhere – that would be boring. Instead, we are about to take you on an unforgettable journey into the unique realm of the city’s street markets; where you will find things that are more memorable than all of the brands put together. Street market shopping is very popular in Hong Kong, so there are quite a few street markets here. Some of them, such as the famous Stanley market, are very far from here, but others are located nearby. About ten of them are situated on the Kowloon peninsula and can be easily reached by metro. We wish to take you to the most interesting and unusual ones in order to create a truly outstanding experience and reflect the real Hong Kong atmosphere. You are about to see the Goldfish Market, the Birds' Market, the Night Market, and many more.Please note that the very last market on the list - Temple Street Night Market – does not open until 4pm, so please plan your tour accordingly. The other markets are day markets and they usually close around 5-6pm.Also, please note that visiting every market on the tour might prove quite tiring, so you could pick three or four of them and concentrate on these. Of course, you can finish the tour at any point and find the nearest metro station, if you wish. The tour starts at Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel and Towers and finishes close to the Jordan metro stationPhoto Hong Kong night street 2 by The Photographer is licensed under CC0 1.0 _______Podcast based on audio guide Authentic Hong Kong Shopping Author: Tours around the world In the podcast format you may enjoy stories remotely; if you go out and experience the audio tour on location it is adviced to use the izi.TRAVEL application that really guides you and plays stories automaticly based on your position
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Authentic Hong Kong Shopping
Authentic Hong Kong Shopping
27 DEC 2020 · Once the sun sets, Temple Street Night Market becomes Hong Kong’s shopping heart. This bazaar only opens between 4pm and midnight. It is perfect for both shopping and dining. The food is delicious and also cheaper than in the day markets. At night, Temple Street Market basically turns into one big open space of restaurants and shops, with tables jostling among the stalls. In contrast to the Ladies Market, this is often referred to as the Men’s Market; you can find many men’s accessories here, such as belts, wallets, glasses, cufflinks, etc. There is also a scattering of electronic devices, from computers to mp3 players. Moreover, you can visit the Cantonese opera singers as well as fortune tellers right in this very street.So, basically, at night, Temple Street turns into one big entertainment zone that is equally popular with tourists and locals.Here, we would like to end this tour and leave you to enjoy Hong Kong’s night-life at its best. Temple Street Market is indeed the place for such entertainment and fun, so please immerse yourself in the endless shops and restaurants. This is near where our tour began. To return to the Sheraton Hotel, simply take the metro one stop back to the waterline.
Photo NightMarketTempleStreet by severin.stalder is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
27 DEC 2020 · Apliu Street Market is one of Hong Kong’s landmarks. It is a flea market where you can buy pretty much anything, from furniture to make-up. However, the main focus is on electronic devices, audio and video equipment. At this market, traders sell mostly used stuff, but you can find some new items also. The prices are quite impressive and, again, do not forget to bargain – you could get a 10 to 20 percent reduction. Almost all Hong Kong residents have basic English language skills, so communication should not be too difficult. At this flea market, you can also find antique watches, coins, stamps and other rarities.
Photo Market of Apliu Street by HenryLi is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.5
27 DEC 2020 · While you are walking along Boundary Road, we would like to help you to decide what to do next. There are two markets left on the tour - the flea market on Apliu Street, and Temple Street Night Market. The first is located a little ahead, whereas the second is back almost where the Ladies' Market is, so basically at this point you must decide whether you wish to continue on and discover the rarities of the flea market or whether it’s time to visit Temple Street Night Market for authentic dining and a show. If you choose the first option, there are two ways to do this: you can either walk there (it’ll take about 15-20 minutes) or take the metro for one stop north. The metro station is very close to the market - you just need to take the small side street. If you wish to go straight to Temple Street Night Market, you also need to take the red metro line back to Jordan Station, where we were before. So, at the next intersection, go either right or left. Don’t worry – we’ll give you precise directions.
Photo Boundary st hongkong by ja:利用者:JunK is licensed under public domain
27 DEC 2020 · If you continue walking down Flower Market Road, you will soon reach the beautiful Yuen Po Street Bird Garden. The market is located in the garden itself, which creates a unique experience of seeing birds in their natural milieu. While walking through the market, you will find various breeds of bird as well as cages and all sorts of equipment.Older Hong Kong dwellers love to come here and walking accompanied by birdsong and chirping. Many people bring their own birds here to let them out, for company and a change of scenery. It often seems like a birds' club, where you can participate.
Photo Hong Kong Yuen Po Street IMG 5532 by deror_avi is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
27 DEC 2020 · Hong Kong Flower Market is truly special and exceptional! Even if you are not going to buy flowers, please do visit it! The variety of flowers and plants and abundance of colour will dazzle you! The diversity of fauna here is even more outstanding than in most botanical gardens. Over 100 shops here sell exotic blooms and scents that are worth immersing yourself in!
Photo HK Mongkok Flower Market Road 21 by Spcedward is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
27 DEC 2020 · The Goldfish market is one of the jewels of Hong Kong. It is unusual and unique. Even though it is highly unlikely that you will buy anything here, since transporting a goldfish back home might be a bit of a problem, it’s still worth visiting. The variety of fish and other sea creatures is terrific, and such abundance would do credit to any aquarium in the world. The Chinese believe that a goldfish brings prosperity and wealth to a household, and that a fish tank brings positive energy, so if you are in a desperate need of those, you might consider buying a goldfish, despite the odds.
Photo Hong Kong Goldfish Market IMG 5464 by deror_avi is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
27 DEC 2020 · The Ladies Market is located on a busy street called Tung Choi; it’s pretty easy to find. Despite its name, you can find things not only for beautiful ladies but for strong men as well. This is one of the busiest and most popular markets in Hong Kong, where you see lots of locals among the tourists. Here, you can buy clothes for men, women, kids, homeware, accessories, make-up, etc.It is very important to understand, though, that the branded things that you buy here at a bargain price are only high-quality copies, so don’t get over-excited at finding real Chanel for $100. Do not expect to dig up anything truly special or original - just stroll down the street, enjoying the atmosphere and experiencing the real Hong Kong.Negotiate! Here, you could bring the price down by about 20 percent. Negotiation is a necessary part of market shopping - do not ignore it! Down the same street you will find the Goldfish Market, which is also worth checking out.
Photo Ladies' Market IMG 5501 by deror_avi is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
27 DEC 2020 · Shanghai Street Market is one of the oldest markets in Hong Kong, since Shanghai Street was once a prominent and prosperous artery of the city. You can see a lot of old-style Chinese shops here, and they form an interesting contrast with the modern booths.Here you can find an interesting combination of wedding gowns along with kitchenware, all embedded in a historical setting.Even if you are not planning on shopping for bridal-wear, the traditional Chinese wedding gowns are indisputably of interest. They are often hand-sewn and the embroidery is terrific, so please take your time looking through them. Basically, it is like going to an ethnography museum.
Photo HK LCK Lai Chi Kok Road Shanghai Street 711 by OLAMB is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.5
27 DEC 2020 · Jade Market is located at the intersection of Street Kansu and Battery Street in an area called Yau Ma Tai, you will see a large covered pavilion. Here, you will find over 400 small booths selling all sorts of objects made out of jade as well as bigger shops. All of the traders sell pretty much the same things, most of which are quite generic, but you can definitely find rare and unique objects if you try.Chinese people love jade. They believe that this stone protects from demons, and therefore almost everyone has a lucky charm made out of jade.One of the most popular souvenirs available from the Jade Market is a statue of Buddha - which, according to belief, will bring prosperity to a household. Please consider buying one - and your household may be forever protected.You can find a variety of jewelry and home decorations. Also, the diversity of kitchen equipment and Asian dining accessories is amazing.The locals visit the Jade Market just as much as tourists do. It is very common here to give jade presents, since the stone has very good connotations.
Photo Jade Market colorful stalls by David Boté Estrada is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
27 DEC 2020 · The Authentic Hong Kong shopping tour begins here, at the Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel and Towers, to make it easier to find the starting point. First of all, to get to the picturesque markets, you will need to take the metro. Please walk up Nathan road to Tsim Sha Tsui Station, take the red line, Tsuen Wan, then go three stops north to Jordan Station.This tour includes nine street markets, and so it might be quite tiring to visit all of them. Maybe you should focus on three or four markets if you are planning on serious shopping. If you just want to see the city, without purchasing much, then go ahead and visit them all. Also, we would like to let you know that, during this tour, you should rely on your common sense as well as on the GPS positioning because your shopping might take you slightly off the designated route. Do not hesitate to check the map if you get lost. Moreover, it is wise to keep your Wi-Fi on, as this will improve the quality of the GPS positioning.Once you arrive at Jordan Station, take Exit B2, then walk forward a little way to the major intersection with Nathan Road.If you forget these instructions, you can return later to this part and reread it.
Photo Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers 5884 by T1NH0 is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
This tour will guide you into the world of true Hong Kong shopping. Not the luxurious and expensive sort - we will not take you to any of the famous...
show more
This tour will guide you into the world of true Hong Kong shopping. Not the luxurious and expensive sort - we will not take you to any of the famous brand boutiques. You can find these anywhere – that would be boring. Instead, we are about to take you on an unforgettable journey into the unique realm of the city’s street markets; where you will find things that are more memorable than all of the brands put together. Street market shopping is very popular in Hong Kong, so there are quite a few street markets here. Some of them, such as the famous Stanley market, are very far from here, but others are located nearby. About ten of them are situated on the Kowloon peninsula and can be easily reached by metro. We wish to take you to the most interesting and unusual ones in order to create a truly outstanding experience and reflect the real Hong Kong atmosphere. You are about to see the Goldfish Market, the Birds' Market, the Night Market, and many more.Please note that the very last market on the list - Temple Street Night Market – does not open until 4pm, so please plan your tour accordingly. The other markets are day markets and they usually close around 5-6pm.Also, please note that visiting every market on the tour might prove quite tiring, so you could pick three or four of them and concentrate on these. Of course, you can finish the tour at any point and find the nearest metro station, if you wish. The tour starts at Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel and Towers and finishes close to the Jordan metro stationPhoto Hong Kong night street 2 by The Photographer is licensed under CC0 1.0 _______Podcast based on audio guide Authentic Hong Kong Shopping Author: Tours around the world In the podcast format you may enjoy stories remotely; if you go out and experience the audio tour on location it is adviced to use the izi.TRAVEL application that really guides you and plays stories automaticly based on your position
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