Neon lights and busy boutiques is what meet your eyes at Mong Kok, one of Hong Kong’s best shopping destinations. Pay a visit and shop till you drop at their mega markets!
1. Ladies Market
Gentlemen don’t be discouraged; Ladies Market is not just for ladies-it’s open for all! In addition to so called “ladies items” such as jewellery and accessories, this market features lots of Hong Kong-style souvenirs, stylish clothing, traditional Chinese handicrafts, and lovely gadgets. There are a lot of nice hotels in Kowloon, Hong Kong nearby such as Dorsett Mongkok Hong Kong, so you can enjoy some good rest after crazy day of shopping here.
2. Sneakers Street
Need some new kicks? Head over to Sneakers Street! Originally known as Fa Yuen Street, Sneakers Street is so named because there are so many sneaker shops sprawled along the street. At first the street only sold shoes belonging to local brands but after 1980’s, boutiques belonging to international sneaker brands like Adidas and Nike, started popping up. So, you can find the latest shoe styles here.
3. Sai Yeung Choi Street
Find everything from hi-tech gadgets, trendy clothing, cosmetics, luxurious jewellery, and many street food stalls at Sai Yeung Choi Street.
4. Flower Market
Mostly busy during the Chinese New Year, the Flower Market in Mong Kok is blooming with exotic flowers from all colours and aromas.
5. Goldfish Market
They say old friends are gold. Buy yourself a friend that’ll always remain gold at Mong Kok’s Gold Fish Market! In addition to gold fish you can find other little critters being sold here ranging from other pet fish, turtles, spiders, frogs, and even snakes!
Auburn Silver is a travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.