Best Hong Kong Shopping Malls, Markets and Districts

• published: 21 Feb 2014
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Travel along as we review the best shopping malls, markets and places to shop in Hong Kong. Have a favorite shopping district in Hong Kong? Leave a comment below this video! http://www.travelraters.com Start the trip from the beginning: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTel8VkhYqBWtxjvy4EIewoiR4nPDdk0t YOUTUBE CHANNEL: http://www.youtube.com/travelraters FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/travelraters TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/travelraters PINTEREST: http://www.pinterest.com/travelraters INSTAGRAM: http://www.travelraters A blending of East meets West, Hong Kong is considered the Crossroads of the World. It is also a very popular shopping destination for bargains to designer labels. There are so many places to shop on Hong Kong Island and Kowloon that you can't visit them all during a single visit, but here's a sampling of some of the most popular Hong Kong shopping areas. Shopping malls offer everything from designer stores to boutiques and small shops. It seems everywhere you go in Hong Kong, you are never far away from a shopping mall. Even Victoria Peak has the Peak Galleria mall, where we ended up buying some souvenirs while enjoying the great views of Hong Kong. If you venture over to Lantau Island, you will find the Citygate Outlet Mall near Hong Kong's Disneyland. If you are heading up to see the Big Buddha at Ngong Ping village, you will also find plenty of shops, but not as many bargains. Popular large scale shopping malls on Hong Kong Island include the IFC mall at Central where you will find Armani and other designer brands and the Western Market ,which is the oldest market building on Hong Kong Island in the Sheung Wan area. There are 230 shops at Times Square Mall in Causeway Bay where fashion seekers will find everything from Lane Crawford and Marks and Spencer to Gucci, Coach, Koyo, Hilfinger, Versace Jeans, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany. To fuel your shopping trip, there is also a Starbucks and plenty of food including fine dining and a food court. On Kingston Street you will find the SOGO department store as well as the trendy Fashion Walk shops. Just around the corner is Jardine's' Crescent market and Jardine's Bazaar. One of the most famous markets on Hong Kong Island is the Stanley Market, which is really touristy but you can find Chinese style souvenirs and gift items before rolling up your haggling sleeves and still get some deals. You will find many exciting outdoor markets on the Kowloon side. Getting to the various markets and malls is easy with the MTR. It helps to have a map, but you can pick one up free at the airport when you arrive in Hong Kong. Shopping the markets in Kowloon is a fun experience. The Mong Kok area has a lot of markets and shops to check out if you want souvenirs, chopsticks or even imitation brands. The Ladies Market is between Boundary Street and Dundas Street in Kowloon, located on Tung Choi Street near the Mong Kok MTR station. This is a popular tourist destination for t-shirts, clothing, watches, shoes, food, copy bag knockoffs, knick knacks, Iphone cases, and just about anything that can be displayed or hung up at an outdoor market stall including the lucky cats. Other shopping areas in Kowloon include the Tsim Sha Tsui area with both shopping malls and markets. The area along Nathan Road and Canton Road has tons of shops. We visited Harbour City, the largest shopping centre mall in Hong Kong located on Canton Road at Tsim Sha Tsui. It was all decorated for the holidays and they sometimes feature fashion shows, kid shows or other events. To get the best deals at the markets, you have to sharpen your bargaining skills. It helps to know your prices ahead of time, or else start out really low until you get a feel for where things are selling. Bargaining is a skill that will save you money and is also looked upon as a form of noble jousting among shopkeepers. Soon you will have a calculator shoved in front of you with a pie in the sky number on it for the item you are looking at. Many times you will get that item for less than half price depending on where and with who you are sparring. You can always walk away and go to the next stall until you find the right deal because many of the exact same items are available in many different market stalls. At night a popular and lively marketplace is the Temple Street Night market, a busy flea market in the Jordan area of Kowloon that is open until midnight. Find cheap souvenirs, interesting food and enjoy the lively atmosphere, popular among locals and tourists. It is almost impossible to come to Hong Kong and not shop, so be sure to leave extra room when you are packing your suitcase -- or you might end up buying one of those as well. Where is your favorite place to shop in Hong Kong? leave a comment below this video and subscribe to Travel Raters to stay updated on our latest travels.