Hong Kong

Cat Street

Probably the best place to buy souvenirs, lots of Mao memorabilia, porcelain, Buddha statues and "antiques". Lok Ku Rd, walk down Hollywood Rd towards the west, when you see the Man Mo temple walk down the stairs on the right hand side.

Cheung Sha Wan Road

Famous for garments. There are many shops selling clothes along Cheung Sha Wan Road. It is within walking distance from Sham Shui Po MTR Station. A number of bus routes also pass along Cheung Sha Wan Road.

Chinese Goods Centre Ltd

Forget the westernised shopping malls and head for this Chinese-style department store in North Point. Here you will find almost anything you might expect in a large department store except prices are extremely competitive. If you are looking to buy gifts with an oriental flavour this is worth a try.

Chun Yeung Street

A local market near the North Point Tram terminus. You can find traditional Chinese food, especially Hokkien style food there. There is a variety of household items, clothes and fresh food there. It is a bazaar typical of many on Hong Kong Island.

Elements

圓方

Opened in 2007, Elements is Hong Kong's latest mega-mall. Aimed at wealthy shoppers, it has five themed shopping zones: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth. Owned by the MTR Corporation, the shops are located above Kowloon MTR station. Probably not worth going out of your way for, but it does have some of the most extravagant public toilets in Hong Kong.

Fashion Walk

An indoor street with shops and a range of western and Asian restaurants.

Festival Walk

Festival Walk is another excellent shopping mall in the suburb of Kowloon Tong. A very pleasant place to shop, similar to Pacific Place but catering more to locals.

Flower Market Road

花墟道

The street and the nearby side streets are packed with florists and street vendors selling flowers and plants. Worth a visit even if shrubs aren't high on your shopping list.

Harbour City

The largest shopping mall in Hong Kong. It is next to the Star Ferry pier. There are shops of almost any description there. The goods are mostly mid price range to high price brand name goods. The views of the bay are especially good from here at night.

Horizon Plaza

A former industrial building converted to a large 20-story factory outlet, selling fashion, home decor and antiques. Brands include Costume National, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Kookai, Jimm Choo, Armani, Vivienne Westwood and others.

Daily 10AM-7PM

IFC Mall

Sleek and impressive, this is one of the most prestigious shopping centres on the island. Here you will find one of the best cinemas with the added bonus that the film will be the English language version (if it is an animation). Go up to the rooftop and you will find yourself in public open space. The views of Victoria Harbour are good and you will find a couple of bars that will help you enjoy the public terrace on the rooftop by selling you drinks. Although the bars dominate this area, there is nothing to stop you taking your own food and drinks and picnicking on the tables and chairs provided.

Langham Place

Langham Place is an entertainment complex comprising of a 15-storey shopping mall, a 59-level Grade A office tower and the 5-star Langham Place Hotel. Over 300 shops where you will find everything from fashion labels to casual wear, from accessories to electronics. On special occasions, large crowds will gather under the 'Digital Sky' to celebrate festive events such as the New Year's Eve countdown. Throughout the year, there will also be live musical performances, art exhibitions, and a host of special events to keep people entertained.

Lok Fu Centre

Located in a public housing estate, goods here are generally more affordable than in other places. There is also a large department store here.

Ma On Shan Plaza

馬鞍山廣場

A large shopping plaza in Ma On Shan with a variety of stores. The items are more affordable as the plaza is located in a less-affluent area. It has a series of footbridges that connect to other shopping complexes such as Sunshine City Plaza and MOSTown. Accessible through Ma On Shan MTR station, change at Tai Wai or Diamond Hill if travelling from Kowloon and Hong Kong Island.

7AM-10PM

Man Wa Lane

Also known a Chop Alley a multitude of little stalls offer everything from functional modern rubber stamps to hand carved traditional Chinese seals, you can pick out a stone seal and have it personalised with your name, your name in Chinese (many stores will have on display a list of popular transliterations of Western names into Chinese characters) your initials, or even your own design. The seal will be ready to collect in a couple of days and will usually come in a presentation box together with a small container of seal paste.

Nathan Road

Tsim Sha Tsui's main artery. Packed with stores, particularly cheap electronics shops. Be careful when shopping here; these slippery guys know every trick in the book and some stores are notorious for overcharging tourists. Locals seldom go to Tsim Sha Tsui for electronic products. It is more advisable to go to Mong Kok or Sham Shui Po instead.

New Town Plaza

新城市廣場

This is a huge shopping complex in Sha Tin which sells mid-range goods of all types. Well worth a visit but it will be crowded on weekends. Accessible through the Shatin MTR station, change at Kowloon Tong or Hung Hom station if travelling from Kowloon and Admiralty station if travelling from Hong Kong island. It also connects with a few nearby but smaller shopping malls via the footbridge networks.

10AM-10PM

Sogo

A Japanese department store. As well as the standard fare of international label goods (clothes, electronics, home furnishings, etc), there is an excellent supermarket in the basement, which sells a variety of Asian foods.

Stanley Market

赤柱市集

Head to Stanley Market and prepare to haggle. This is the one-stop place to buy your holiday gifts and souvenirs, albeit at higher tourist adjusted prices. There is a wide selection of ornaments, pictures, artwork and clothes to browse around. You will find a selection of both Chinese-style goods (such as ink and brushes for Chinese calligraphy) and also many western brand clothes.

10:30AM to 6:30PM

Tai Po Megamall

A group of shopping malls in the district. It is less crowded than New Town Plaza. Easily accessible by MTR and KMB buses. Take bus K12 from Tai Po Market Railway Station. It can also be reached by the buses which terminates at Tai Po Central.

Temple Street Night Market

Encompasses a block of streets in Kowloon barricaded at the end of each day with stalls selling almost anything until midnight. You can buy the usual touristy stuff, but there are also bargains like Chinese silk pajamas, toys, electronics and cheap leather goods. Arrive at Yau Ma Tei MTR Station Exit C, then walk up Man Ming Lane to Temple Street after nightfall. Be prepared to bargain vigorously as there are no fixed prices. Also, don’t forget to watch singers and musicians perform an aria from their favorite Peking opera (free, but donations appreciated) or get your future revealed by fortune tellers reading your palm and face or by using animals, cards or dice. Most of them can do readings in English. Professional Chinese chess players can also be found plying their trade in the public square.

The Lanes

Buy silks, fabrics, Chinese dresses, watches, leather bags and many other things here. Despite its prime location close to Central MTR, these narrow streets have a reputation among locals for quality goods at competitive prices.

Times Square

A shopping centre in Causeway Bay with an excellent concentration of mid-price range shops and restaurants. CitySuper in the basement is one of Hong Kong's upmarket supermarkets, with a food court serving a variety of reasonably priced meals.

Wan Chai Computer Centre

Although not the largest computer centre in Hong Kong, this one is above Wan Chai station with two floors of small shops selling computers, laptops, tablet, accessories, headphones, games, etc. It is also the easiest to get to on Hong Kong island. Some shops open from 10:30, although generally speaking it isn't worth to visit before midday.

Closed · opens 10:30 am

Apliu Street

鴨寮街

A collection of market stalls where you can find phones, small electronic devices and DIY tools. Even if you are not that interested in electronic bric-à-brac, the pedestrianised streets in the area have a buzz about them that make a visit interesting.

Fa Yuen Street

花園街, Sneaker Street

This street is famous for selling sport gear, with over fifty stores selling sport shoes.

Flow

Second-hand bookshop where you can exchange your used travel guides.

G.O.D

G.O.D. is a play on the Cantonese slang for "to live better". Here you will find a range of designer gifts and household items.

Golden Computer Centre

The largest computer mall in Hong Kong, with both hardware and software vendors competing extremely vigorously. This is a Mecca for the nerdy-trainspotter-types who salivate over the latest gadget.

Goldfish Street

金魚街

Dozens of shops selling tropical freshwater and marine fish, aquariums and accessories.