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Hong Kong Shopping is tax free and duty free so the only problem left is why there is so much choice for everything ranging from International luxury brands to gagdets, cosmetics, gold, jewellery, watches, computers, electronics, antiques, clothes and even street markets. Head straight to funky ladies market, Fa Yuen Street or Sai Yeung Choi Street market in Mong Kok which best illustrate Hong Kong's living culture. Tsim Sha Tsui Grand Ocean Terminal is one of the best shopping malls in Hong Kong with the latest upscale fashion and leather goods. Once you arrive at Times Square in Causeway Bay or One International Finance Centre or commonly known by locals as IFC are both similar with hot shopping deals all year round. Computers, audio visual and telephones are amongst the cheapest in the world so do make way to Sham Shui Po but avoid buying electronics on Nathan Road. Festival Walk in Kowloon Tong is yet one of the best shopping centres to go on a shopping spree. One of the best shopping areas at night is Yau Ma Tei for electronic gagdets, clothing, pens, watches and toys. Hong Kong shopping is an experience as you can easily lose yourself in the crowds and crowds of people.
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Mong Kok
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Tung Choi Street (Ladies Market) and Fa Yuen Street are the essence of Mong Kok, Ladies market is probably the most famous street market in Hong Kong for tourists. Fa Yuen street sells sports-shoes and later turns into an outlet street market that locals tend to visit more. Mong Kok used to be a Mango Plantation Village and it is difficult to imagine now, Mong Kok has the reputation of being the most densely populated urban areas in the world. Pedestrian traffic is amazing so the best way to absorb its atmosphere is simply to walk the streets. Cars and people fight for road space, nothing is considered a traffic jam because most of the time the cars are just waiting for people to finish crossing. Rather than Nathan Road, take Sai Yeung Choi Street South, although hardly glamourous or relaxing, Mong Kok oozes with life and character. You should go in the evening after dark because then you can see the shop signs lit up in all kinds of neon lights in Chinese - just like what you see on postcards.
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Causeway Bay
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- Gloucester Road
- Victoria Park, Causeway Bay
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Try to discover yourself standing outside SOGO department store, facing the busiest pedestrian intersection in Hong Kong Island. Small shops, large department stores, modern shopping centres and market lanes all jostle for attention. Jardine's Bazaar and Jardines' crescent are crowded stalls selling cheap clothing. And the crowds come, particularly on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Be sure to arrive only after 3pm because most boutique fashion stores. Ever-expanding pedestrian-crowded areas ease the rush as shoppers purchase anything their heart desires: designer goods, mainstream clothing, factory outlet bargains, electrical goods, modern furniture, household items, food from around the world and much more. Cinemas, coffee shops, karaoke bars and a myriad of restaurants provide getaways from all that retail therapy, but not necessarily from the crowds. You can backtrack to Victoria Park and get away from the most concentrated areas of consumerism on the island, as well as the crowd.
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Tsim Sha Tsui
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- Kowloon Peninsula
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Brash, glittering it's the tourist's Hong Kong with an overwhelming mass of people and shops. Most of the cheapest hotels are around here, including Chungking Mansions - a steep contrast between the Peninsula which is just right across the Road. All buses that have "Star Ferry" written on them will take you to Tsim Sha Tsui, you can always take the MTR Subway as well, the best exit to get out would be Exit A. Start at the star ferry pier and explore Harbour City, Hong Kong's mega mall complex that is luxury and stocks eye-candy handbags as well as the lastest fashion. There are a number of excellent world class museums, a dome shaped Space Museum, the Cultural Centre but the History Museum being the highlight.
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Grand Ocean
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- 852 2377 2100
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- 3 Canton Road
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The Grand Ocean is a one screen affair, situated beside the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui, close to the ferry terminals that take you off to China, Macau, or even for a long cruise down to Hainan Island if you desire. So, if you are looking for escape and there is nothing interesting on at the cinema, take a ferry somewhere and make up your own story.
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Sham Shui Po
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- Sham Shui Po
- Hong Kong,Kowloon
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Sham Shui Po is totally geared up for the local market and is not the place to go looking for designer goods. Computer fanatics will love the Golden Computer Centre and New Capital Computer Plaza, where all the latest computer and high-tech products are sold. Apliu Street Market, on the other hand, is a good place to look for interesting electrical accessories, including everything from old room fans to second hand mobile phones and television sets.
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Nathan Road
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- +852 2807 6543
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- Nathan Road
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This infamous road extends all the way through 4 districts. This road is the artery of Kowloon Peninsula, join the throngs of shoppers and tourists for a wander down Hong Kong's most famous strip. You'll be hustled by touts, bustled by crowds and dazzled by the glittering window displays. It stays busy until past 2am and it will be what you've envisioned on postcards. Park Lane is the major shopping area on Nathan Road, then there's St. Andrews Church and Granville Road which branch off. Nathan Road, was named after governor Sir Matthew Nathan but everyone thought such a wide road was unnecessary at that time of 1880's and Nathan Road became known as "Nathan's Folly." Nowadays, across Tsim Sha Tsui, at the start of Hong Kong's famous 'Golden Mile'. With glittering neon lights and crowded roads lined side by side with tourist shops and just about everything else you could imagine.
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One International Finance Centre
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- 1 Harbour View Street
- Central
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"There are the two tower blocks on top of the underground Airport Express Station in Central. The silvery structures tapers off towards the top to end in dagger-like prongs pointing skywards. Hidden behind these, is a set of ultra powerful floodlights lighting up the night sky. "
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AMC Festival Walk
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- 852 2265 8933
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- 80 Tat Chee Avenue
- Level U/G, Festival Walk, Kowloon Tong
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The AMC is a recent multiplex and boasts comfortable seating with ample legroom and armrests with drinks holders. Home to 11 screens and with two films sometimes sharing the same house, you are spoilt for choice whether you are after the latest Cantonese romance, an action movie from the States, a British comedy, or a Japanese horror film. Everything seems to play here. Book in advance as weekend seats tend to fill up fast. All the usual snacks are available at reasonable prices: just a few dollars for popcorn, hot dogs, soft drinks, and sweets.
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Yau Ma Tei
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- Lower Kowloon Peninsula
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Yaumatei is one of the liveliest districts in Hong Kong. One can easily spend a whole day wandering around the area, which is buzzing with traditional Chinese street-scenes. For the eldery to enjoy a chat and sip tea, this is definitely a glimpse into traditional Chinese lifestyle and excellent to explore on foot. Retirees love to gather around the public square in front of the Tin Hau Temple, and enjoy a game of Chinese chess as well as Horse race betting. Start by exploring Jordan Road and end off at Temple street. Along Shanghai Street, street shops sell traditional Chinese red wedding Gowns. Tin Hau temple is between the Market and public square street. A little further is the Jade Market with a wide range of jade products on sale. Sometimes the best times to visit are at night, the Temple Street Night Market is packed with people looking for bargain merchandise, and there are also Chinese fortune-tellers, Nepalese palm readers, Tarot Card fortune readers for that elusive look into the future.
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Li Yuen Street East and West
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- Li Yuen Street East and West
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In order to experience some true traditional Hong Kong markets, Li Yuen Street East and West are the two mystically cobblestone alley way streets that juxtapose the glitzy skyscraper area of Central. From dried salted fish, preserved Duck Eggs, sauces to export outlet clothing, key chains, cashmere cardigans, shoes and tourist knick knacks these two streets are a must visit if you are at Central and are designated by the Hong Kong Tourism Board as sights not to be missed. At discounted prices and with plenty of choice, some clothing stores are not to be missed. Best times to visit Li Yuen Street East and West would be during the afternoon because some stalls do not start business until 3pm. Ask anybody after getting out of Central MTR Station exit D how to get to
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