Shopping in Hong Kong
- Must-Shop Places in Hong Kong
Festival Walk Shopping Centre
Zeroing in on mega malls in any city, in my opinion, is one of the most effecient way of shopping. Imagine all the extra shopping you can do with those daylight hours saved. So this is where Festival Walk Shopping Centre in Kowloon comes in. And apart from the usual shops you'll find in mall, this place also has the largest cinema, bookstore and ice-skating rink in the territory.
Sogo
Another major mall I would check out is Sogo. Imagine all the stuffs I can find in those 12-storeys. And I hear this Japanese-owned department store is pretty well-organised, so that will help if I'm looking at a wide range of things. Remember to check out their curios at the Barbie Counter and the Character's Shop.
In Square
Keyword is electronics. Hardware, software, and everything in between, is found in this building of computer shops. It's at Causeway Bay.
Wing Shing Phote Supplies
I may want to give a shot (no pun intended) at photography so this is one place I must go. On top of the range of cameras and accessories, their excellent service and long opening hours have also given this sore in Mong Kok a good reputation.
Sam's Tailor
Few tailors I know make the recommended list on travel guides. So imagine my surprise when I saw this one. From Hollywood stars to royalty, I don't think I should give this renowned tailor a miss if I'm ever in Hong Kong. Sam is in Mong Kok, by the way.
Trendy Zone
Although I am past its targetted crowd of teens and twenty-somethings, no harm dropping by this urban and trendy micro mall. Maybe I can pick up a nice vintage gear for friends, or children's clothes for their kids.
Stanley Market
I like shopping in local markets because that's where you'll find local handicrafts, good quality seconds and other bargains. Stanley Market, with its silk ties, carved jades and linen waistcoats, sounds like a good place to browse. Plus point is that it's a covered market, with decent restaurants to fuel up for more shopping.
Harvey Nicolas
For Asian luxury goods or international brands, Harvey Nicholas in Hong Kong's Central district is one place I must visit.
Alan Chan Creations
Alan Chan has designed things from soy-sauce bottles to airport logos and he owns this store selling gifts, clothes and souvenirs.
Chinese Carpet Centre
The name says it all. Chinese carpets, rugs made from silk, wool and acrylic can be found here. Many of them are handmade.
Tom Lee Music Company
With almost 20 branches across Hong Kong, this music store chain carries everything from guitars, recorders, mouth organ to flutes. Owned by Tom Lee, the ‘Music Man’ of Hong Kong himself.
