March 19th, 2010
Hong Kong Shopping
Hong Kong is a great place to go to shop. There are hundreds of different sections that have many shops that offer great variety and deals of whatever it is that you may need from clothes to electronics. The food in the area is very good as well and after a long day of walking from shop to shop you will definitely work up an appetitie and be ready to eat. After a full meal you will be ready to shop again.
Hong Kong’s Central district is the place to see huge skyscrapers and gigantic buildings that have many different types of shops in them. The Landmark, The Galleria, Prince’s Building, Alexandra House and the ifc mall which is Hong Kong’s tallest building are the main shopping centers. They are packed and loaded with designer shops that are known for selling exclusive brand names. If you are a person who is trying to save money this is not the place to be. Stanley Street is known for photographic equipment at very reasonable prices. Hollywood Road is Hong Kong version of the Antique Road Show because there are tons of old but possibly valuable items, above the Central business district. Further west towards Sheung Wan is a place where you can negotiate prices with the vendors and hone your bargaining skills. Still in Central, Li Yuen Street East and Li Yuen Street West are known by the locals as ‘the lanes’ and they are an interesting group of stalls selling everything from factory reject clothing, watches and costume jewellery to brief cases, wallets, sneakers, and shoes. It is located between Queen’s Road Central and Des Voeux Road Central, and is opened seven days a week to maximize the shopping time. Book a hotel close to the shopping center so that you will be able to wake up and start a full day of shopping at some of the various shops .
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