Shopping in Bangkok

Shopping in Bangkok

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Thailand and Bangkok have developed into one of the best and most popular shopping locations in Asia, and with good reason. Prices are low, quality generally high and the range and variety is pretty amazing - silks, gemstones, tailor-made clothes and traditional handicrafts are all highlights of Bangkok shopping. Most shops seem to be open 10.00am to 10.00pm everyday of the week, and nightmarkets carry on even after this time - all very convenient in being able to go shopping at basically any time you want. Buying a shopping map is very useful in order to get the most out of shopping in Bangkok - despite the garish colours, the 'Nancy Chandler' map is actually very useful and probably the best.

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Silks, nielloware, lacquerware, silverware, bronzeware, pewterware, pottery, gemstones and jewelry and all types of handicrafts are particularly good souvenirs of a trip to Thailand, while clothes and tailor-made clothes are widely available and inexpensive. Fake goods of all types abound and can be bought at a fraction of a cost of originals. There are different manufacturers of fake goods, so the 'Rolex' watch costing 6000B will be better than the 2000B one, which in turn is superior to the one at 500B.

Most vendors and staff at stores speak good enough English, though non-fixed prices are often bargained by you and the vendor taking turns in typing numbers into a calculator. It's worth learning how to say the numbers in Thai - this is easy, will save the calculator routine and may well get you cheaper prices too.

Street stalls and shops on the street will generally have lower prices for the same product than those paying premium rents in hotel shopping arcades and some higher end shopping centers and department stores. The price difference can also reflect on the quality of the product though.

Duty Free shopping can be done at the Thailand Duty Free Shops Company branch in the World Trade Center on Ratchadamri road. Goods can be pre-ordered here and then picked up at the airport - you have to show your passport and airline ticket in order to make a purchase. It's not really worth it unless you are particularly short of time at the airport.

Many of the larger and more specialized shops now offer shipping abroad, and they will sort out the necessary documents and permits for this. Insurance should also be included. If you don't feel comfortable with this, there are specialized companies that will do it and sort out the arrangements for a fee. The GPO also has a parcel-wrapping service, and smaller items can be mailed from here. Another option is to go Thai Airways office on 485 Silom road and, for a fee, they will ship them and sort out documentation for you.

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Hong Kong Weather January

Hong Kong Weather January

If you are visiting Hong Kong in January you will find the weather to be generally very cool, but it is somewhat luck whether or not it will be clear and bright. On a sunny day it may go up to 21C, but during the middle of the night drop to 10C. There will be big differences between day and night and you’ll need a jacket in the evening.

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Most years January has weather that is good for going out, it is a continuation of the good autumn weather, but in some years it gets cloudy and there is some rain; though rarely heavy.


Days of bright sunshine are common though sadly the sky is rarely solid blue these days, but that’s more about air pollution than the weather. You may get lucky though with a clear windy day when it blows the filth away!

Hong Kong weather in December

Hong Kong weather in December

Hong Kong in December it is very clearly winter -- and it is COLD. Temperature can drop to 10 C. Temperature range from 14C to 20C, humidity 72 percent. Occational chills make wollens and overcoats worth bringging. What to wear in hong kong December.

Hotels, restaurants and shops are heated fine though -- at least the medium to good ones. It'll be cold in hostels, cheapie hotels, and so on. Outdoor eating, like at the seafood restaurants in Sai Kung and Cheung Chau, will be fine in the day but may not be so comfortable in the evening.

It is Christmas in Hong Kong (December) though so everybody is out shopping and there is plenty of fake plastic snow in the shops, but you won't find any real snow!

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The weather actually alternates, at the rate of about one cycle per 5 days, between two types. There is the super-cold (10C) overcast days which gradually brighten until it changes to the other type which is a warm (18-20C) and very bright and sunny day. Still cold in the shade or at night, but in the day time in the sun it's actually short-sleeve weather for those of you from Europe or the US!

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If you don't mind cold then actually its quite a nice time to be visiting Hong Kong. When you came to Hong Kong on this winter weather ( Mid December to February ) , Stay long enough to be here during some of the bright days and it's really good for photography as the sky is blue (a rarity in Hong Kong) and the air is dry (by our standards, about 60%) which makes for a better view.

Hong Kong Weekend Markets

Hong Kong Sunday and Weekend Markets

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The Sunday market outside the Gold Coast Hotel in Tuen Mun sells handicrafts and clothing accessories. You can get there on a HK$10 shuttle bus from Tsuen Wan MTR station (B3 exit). Of a weekend you might wish to venture up the hill above Wanchai to the Borrett Road Market on the second Sunday of each month (10am to 5pm) for a trawl through home-baked stuff, organic foods, clothes, sculpture, art, and specialist fare. This is an open-air market so keep an eye on the weather. The market has expanded to include a Pokfulam Market on the third Sunday of every month on Hong Kong's quiet residential west coast with an open-air grassy spot at Level 4 CyberPlaza, Cyberport 2.

Festival Walk Hong Kong

Kowloon Tong & Festival Walk, Hong Kong

Another vast Hong Kong shopping mall is Festival Walk. Take the C exit at Kowloon Tong Station. This is a great spot for the family with ice-skating at Glacier (HK$50 for most sessions, except morning sessions on Mondays to Thursdays, which are HK$45), junk nibbles and more. Though books are not cheap in Hongkong, drop by Page One and enjoy their café. A coffee starts at around $30, but beware their surly no returns policy (receipt and packaging notwithstanding). Major stores include Marks & Spencer, Log-On, Franc Franc, Toys “R” Us, Royal Sporting House, Glacier, Christian Dior, Coach, IT, H&M, and more.
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Nice suits are available at G2000, Cour Carre, Mexx, Club Monaco, Moiselle and Brooks Brothers. A personal favourite is Giordano Ladies. Men can meanwhile find other distractions at Bang & Olufsen.

Shopping in Mongkok Hong Kong

Shopping in Mongkok Hong Kong

There is more than a bit of the Wild West in Mongkok but this is the place for rock-bottom deals on anything from fashion to mobile phones and electrical appliances. This is another hot spot for digital cameras and videos. Take the MTR E2 exit and walk into Yau Shing Commercial Centre on your left. There are six floors selling cameras, digital videos, DVD players and other appliances. On the 16th floor you have Global Audio, 14/F Veto, 13/F Radio Unison, 10/F Century AV Centre, 9/F Cam2, 8/F Super King , 7/F International and 6/F Yau Shing. Prices vary but do bargain stoutly. Some products here do not have warranties so do check this aspect as well.

If you’re in a rush, pop into a Broadway or Fortress in Sai Yeung Choi Street and you’ll certainly find your gadget. Or try Wing Shing Photo Supplies Co. Next shops on Hong Kong shopping guide.

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Walk along Nelson Street, and the first street parallel to Sai Yeung Choi is the Ladies Market where you’ll find bargain clothes, bags, toys, VCDs, fake Rolex watches and so on. The next parallel street is Fa Yuen Street South, which specialises in sports shoes and sportswear.

At the MTR Argyle Street D2 exit, you’ll find Argyle Centre which sells cheap fashion items – a T-shirt will set you back at just HK$30 (US$4). Another street which sells similar items plus some export or import fashion is Fa Yuen Street North (MTR B3 exit). Check out Me & George Import Shop. Their prices start at HK$10 – no kidding.

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On Argyle Street is the Commercial Podium Sincere House. In local Cantonese it is referred to as “Sin Tat”. Here you’ll find all manner of mobile phones and accessories. Some shops do trade-ins and warranties are not always available. Langham Place on Shanghai Street is a humungous hi-tech mall hosting over 100 trendy boutique stores, such as the likes of Seibu, French Connection, H&M, Muji and a cinema. The mall also features the 83m "xpresscalator", a speedy way to get from the fourth to the eight floors. Mong Kok, or Mongkok as it is commonly written, is a warren of shoe shops amidst the electronics extravaganza. If you are buying sports shoes in Hong Kong, this is the perhaps the best place to head to for a deal. You'll find Adidas, Reebok, Puma, Nike and more. Check around to make sure the brand is legit. also check! Hong Kong Shopping Hours.


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Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong kong| shopping

Shopping in Tsim Sha Tsui and Kowloon
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Tsim sha tsui is well known for brand shopping, especially around the vicinity of five-star hotels like The Peninsula, Langham (formerly The Great Eagle) and the Marco Polo Hong kong Hotel. Should you be Internet inclined, log on to the Peninsula Boutique and browse their selection of gifts and goodies including chocolates, teas and gourmet coffee. Specially wrapped packages can be delivered to any point in Hong Kong. HONG KONG USEFUL TIPS.

Designed to reflect the five Chinese elements of fire, water, wood, earth and metal, the 825,000sq ft Elements shopping mall above Kowloon Station in TST opened in October 2007 offering an ecclectic upmarket designer brand mix of Zara, A/X, Armani, Coach, DAKS, DKNY, Cartier, H&M, Tiffany & Co and more. Tired of shopping? Head to the lively "Fire Zone" at Elements to take in movies, an ice skating rink and music concerts. Get your bearings first. The mall is vast. Information boards could be better placed and better marked. The maps display shop numbers though none of the shops actually carries any number at its entrance.

Harbour City is a huge shopping mall with conglomerates like Lane Crawford, City Super, LCX and Facesss. Facesss is a giant store that brings nearly all the notable skincare and cosmetic brands in one place. City’super offers food-court style dining but at fancier prices. Nip in for a rest and a bite. For cards and wrapping paper, check out Paper’N Things and Papyrus. Next door is the colourful and playful Pylones with hand-painted umbrellas, crazy serving spoons and forks, and bright nail brushes. Alessi, the adjoining shop, has its usual mix of quirky steel wine bottle cork screws. There are also quite a few children’s wear and toy stores in Harbour City. Places include Nicholas & Bears, Oshkosh B'Gosh, Chickeeduck, Kingkow, Toys “R” Us and more. Take a look at Hysteric Mini for some cute-to-funky kids’ clothes from Japan – at Gucci prices.

At 5 Canton Road you'll find the flagship Louis Vuitton ( open 10am to 11pm) mega-store with everything from its singature monogrammed bags to shoes, glasses and fashion accessories. There is a more intimate LV shop at The Peninsula hotel as well. Across Canton Road road at Silvercordyou’ll find an extravaganza outlet and an I.T. Sale Shop. The latter offers 70 to 80 percent off on the last season’s offerings. Other young fashion outlets include Nike, Izzue, and Underground.

One Peking Road nearby has a slew of upscale outlets like Dior, Celine, Escada, Fendi and Zegna. Across the road, on the ground and first floors of the Sun Plaza, you’ll find a big DFS Galleria, offering designer brands from around the world. In Sun Plaza’s basement there are fashion outlets like D-mop, Twist, a.y.k, Kitterick, DaDa and many others.

The Belgium Diamond House (previously Hong Kong Professional Jewellers) can be found in the New World shopping centre in Tsim Sha Tsui. Pick your own diamond and observe the setting process. There is a new Sogo between the New World shopping centre and the Space Museum (all are easily accessible and connected by the underground Tsim Sha Tsui MTR and East Tsim Sha Tsui station walkway).

Is everything expensive in Tsim sha tsui? Far from it. Avoid the rip-off electrical and camera outlets of Nathan Road and walk on to Granville Road. If you’re coming here by underground train (MTR), take the B2 exit at Cameron Road. Granville Road is where you’ll find a huge assortment of garments that won’t hurt your wallet. Blouses and shirts start from HK$30-$40 though you can come across items for less than $20.

Explore the export fashion shops like Uno Oun, Sample Nook, Westwood, Stock Made, Lok Wah Top Place and more. Check out Lung Shing Dispensaryfor a variety of low-cost skincare and hair-care products. Similar shops include Sa Sa and Bonjour, and upstairs outlets such as Queenbee, Tectonic, Trippy and Japan Retail.

The newly opened four-storey gi shopping arcade at 34-36 Granville Road (“gi” stands for granville identity) is open from 11am to 11pm. You’ll find skincare and cosmetic products on the ground floor, accessories on the first, clothes and shoes on the second and household products on the third. Visit Shiru on the ground floor for high-quality Japanese cosmetics (see more infos at
Cosmetics store in Hong Kong) at very reasonable prices. On the second floor look for shop 226 that has friendly staff and sells items from L.A.M.B at 50 percent off. At Shop 101, Tern Commercial Building, is the outlet for Hidehiko Yamane, a trendy Osaka fashion house. Funky stuff galore. Check out embroidered charcoal and dark-blue denim jeans for men and women (starting at about HK$1,500) and printed t-shirts (from HK$380). The shop on the second floor is open late till around 11pm.

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Turn into Granville Circuit at 52A Granville Road for Rise Shopping Arcade. This place is similar to Island Beverley in Causeway Bay with lots of local designer shops and imported fashions. Check out Gaite or W for some handmade bags. Hitomi is always popular for office dresses and suits. You’ll find Japanese fashions at Low B Club (owned by the popular Hong Kong pop duo the Twins). Also check out Des.sert for funky clothing and costumes. At 81 Chatham Road and again at 19-23 Austin Avenue, around the corner, you'll find outlets for funky and pricey t-shirt and embroidered jeans labels EVISU and RMC at 1001. Some of the more elaborate jeans will be upwards of HK$2,000. There's a 1001 store selling Red Monkey creations in Central as well at 43 Wellington Street, GF Sun Lee Building.

For fast and fancy tailoring, drop by famous Sam's Tailor in Burlington Arcade, off Nathan Road. The unassuming Sam’s has stitched outfits for Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, Luciano Pavarotti, Serena Williams and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, among others. Manu Melwani will offer you a beer or a Coke while you fuss over your fitting (24-hour suits start at around HK$2,500). Tsim Sha Tsui is also good for elegant leather shoes and sports shoes. Tsim sha tsui East offers further low-end browsing possibilities at places like Peninsula Centre (clothes, handbags, Japanese restaurants and even a horologist - Berne Horology - where you can haggle over clock and watch repair). Cheap Hong Kong shopping and quick bites continue at Energy Plaza and Inter-Continmental Plaza/Toyo Mall nearby. Make sure you know Hong Kong Shopping Hours before heading there!
Tsim Sha Tsui has several camera and photo supplies shops but care should be taken, especially at camera shops on Nathan Road, Kowloon, where "bait and switch" tactics have been employed in the past. Never put money down as an advance or a deposit for any electronic item until you have seen and established that it is the one you want. Shopping Hong Kong for bargains is great but keep your eyes open.

The Peak Hong Kong

The Peak & Stanley Hong Kong

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. In addition to the souvenir shops there’s casual wear at affordable prices at U2, a Baby Kingdom, a Dymocks bookshop and a Luk Fook jewellery shop. Then pick preserved dates, candies or “designer” chocolate at Aji-Ichiban. Farther south, head out for a stunning drive by taxi or bus (Nos. 6, 6A, 6X and 260 from Central) to Stanley. A former fishing village and now a full-fledged shopping and tourist area with bric-a-brac stalls, fancy restaurants and a beach, Stanley is a nice half-day outing. Also on Hong Kong’s south side, in Ap Lei Chau, is Horizon Plaza with several floors of antique and furniture warehouses like Shambala and Tequila Kola. You’ll need to take a taxi here. About HK$70 from Central. Other options in Horizon Plaza include Rimba Rhyme (furniture and home accessories, 5F) and Irony (furniture, beds and linen, 11F). There's an Irony in Central as well. see also HONG KONG Tourist Informations - best time to visit Hong kong

shoes in hong kong

shoes in hong kong

Wanchai, Hong kong is also home to a wide range of sports shoes, tennis shoes and funky casual wear for all occasions. For those interested in buying shoes in Hong Kong, or trendy sports shoes, from Reebok, Puma, Nike and Adidas to outlandish brands and designs, scout along Johnston Road and the side streets spiking away towards Queen's Road East. For mountaineering gear, snow apparel, backpacks, hiking shoes, sleeping bags and climbing gear, try Mammut. They have a shop in Kowloon too, at 906 Hollywood Plaza, Nathan Road, Mongkok.

Lane Crawford IFC Hong Kong

Lane Crawford, Central district IFC mall Hong Kong | Shopping guide


Lane Crawford runs a chic new spacious outlet on the third floor of the gleaming IFC Two, which also features a range of luxury brands such as Lanvin, Prada, Georg Jensen, Bulgari and Loewe. There are several jewellery stores on the IFC's second floor and a selection of trendy stores such as Zara, Agnes B, Mango and Patrizia Pepe on the first floor. This is where Agnes b La Loggia has set up a mammoth 15,000sw ft flagship store. Agnes b has a global travel store at Hong Kong International Airport as well. Try Teuscher chocolate from Switzerlandat Shop 2006 (don’t miss their famous Milk Champagne Truffles). Specialty jewellery shops include Jan Logan, Qeelin, ARTE and Thomas Sabo .

Pacific Place Admiralty, Hong Kong

Pacific Place Admiralty, Hong Kong | shopping guide

In the Admiralty district is one of Hong kong’s most popular malls, Pacific Place. It is accessible, busy and well stocked with more designer labels than you could shake a stick at. This is a safe and sober starting point if you're looking for the latest digital cameras and photo supplies. For the latest cameras, SLRs, video cameras, fun gadgets, TVs and mobile phones check out Universal Audio and Video Centre (they have a branch in IFC Two as well). Pacific Place mall includes top designer brands like Dior, Agnes b, Vivienne Tam, Max & Co, Momento, Celine, Chanel, Bally I.T, La Perla, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Salvatore Ferragamo, Gucci, Hermes, and Zara (Marks & Spencers has moved, but still has a flagship branch on Queen’s Road Central, just opposite Landmark). There is a large Lane Crawford store as well as a Seibu department store. Lane Crawford has an expensive and extensive furniture gallery here too. Military buffs and those looking for quality replica miniature hand-painted toy soldiers need only pop into King & Country at Pacific Place for a peek back in time. Great renderings, and expensive. Pacific Place mall fashionistas can also expect Ermenegildo Zegna, AIX Armani Exchange, D&G Dolce & Gabbana, French Connection FCUK, Daks, D'urban, Joyce, Just Cavalli, Prada, Anteprima, Kookai, Mango. Miu Miu, Shanghai Tang and BVLGARI. Jewellery and watch company options include Bulgari, Cartier, Chopard, Frey Wille, Piaget and Jager LeCoutre. Looking for a Hong Kong bookstore? Try the excellent Kelly & Walsh. Music at Hong Kong Records and sound systems, if you have the money and moxie, at Bang & Olufsen.

Shopping guide in Central Hong Kong

Shopping guide in Central district , Hong Kong

The upwardly mobile will rush to Central where, along with tossing their husbands’ lifetime pensions into a shopping black hole, they can see and be seen. The mother lode of top-drawer brands in Hong kong is the trio of Landmark, neighbouring Prince’s Building and the stylish Chater House where you can have your unhurried fill of Armani, Prada, Dior, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Max & Co, Polo Ralph Lauren, Chanel, Celine, Ermenegildo Zegna, Escada, Gucci, Versace and so on. Several of these outlets have been dramatically reinvented, the latest being the newly opened Gucci flagship store next to the Landmark Mandarin Oriental. Chater House includes several Armani options including flower arrangements and some fabulously expensive home furnishings.

Apart from the shopping, the Landmark is a popular meeting point. Tech-buffs should breeze through Oregon Scientific in Prince’s Building where all manner of drool-worthy items are on offer including weather clocks that also plot the phases of the moon. A Philippe Starck designer clock will set you back just around HK$730 and a finger-pulse checker and calorie counter around HK$210. Hungry or thirsty? Visit ThreeSixty ( 3rd and 4th floors, Landmark) for organic foods and wines, “earth-friendly” household products and other healthy and environmentally friendly options. ThreeSixty also offers an extensive range of take-home and ready-to-eat food meals.

Around the corner at 10 Queen's Road Central is the giddy Bape Store complete with the big gorilla logo at the entrance. Walk in to a minimalist white store with a glass floor and conveyor belt underfoot carting bright walking and sports shoes priced at upwards of HK$1,000. Go ape here with jeans at HK$2,000 and up, and t-shirts at upwards of HK$400. That's a lot of cash for a splash of style jet-fresh from Japan.

Across Pedder Street, facing Landmark, is the graciously ageing Pedder Building which stocks an array of clothing outlets and niche boutiques. Occupying the ground floor and basement, Shanghai Tangoffers brilliantly hued silks for all occasions, from gowns and figure-hugging cheongsams to jackets and pajamas. Launched in 1994, Shanghai Tang is a Hong Kong landmark and it’s hard to walk in without picking something up. Never mind the wallet. Housed in the historic Pedder Building, this flagship store occupies 12,000sq ft on two floors. Take your time, rummage about, grab an eye-catching gift. Check out the new Shanghai Tang store at Pacific Place Mall in Admiralty, or shop on the fly at its airport outlet.

One floor up in the Pedder Building, Blanc de Chine offers a more refined, tempered translation of Chinese high fashions. Fronting the chic, new Landmark Mandarin Oriental Hotel on Queen's Road Central, a breezy Central addition is the 60,000sq ft Harvey Nichols, spread over five floors. It offers a huge range of luxury brands, competing with the famous Joyce Boutique across the road.

Nearby, the newly opened H&M store at 68 Queen's Road Central created a stir when it opened in early 2007, with patrons camping out overnight to be the first to get in and grab the freebies on offer.

Walk down Stanley Street, and you’ll come across Aberdeen Street and a few others like it that climb up in steps from Central to the fashionable Mid-Levels residential area. Party costumes and wigs abound. Check out the old lady selling famous “century-old” eggs at HK$10 for four. It must be pointed out this is an acquired taste. On Hollywood Road you’ll find antiques and art galleries galore. G.O.D (Goods of Desire) is the spot for original Hong Kong themed fashion and interior products, a heady blend of the trendy, the retro and the kitsch. Other outlets in Causeway Bay and TST's ferry-side Harbour City.

If you’re ploughing through a full-blown mid-life crisis or just need respite from the relentless wallet bashing in Central, wander up Old Bailey Street to The New Age Shop above Hollywood Road. It houses an interesting assortment of books (nirvana, auras, philosophy, anything really…), CDs, crystals and visiting psychics. For second-hand English language books and music try Flow Organic Bookshop along Shelley St and the Mid-levels escalator.

In Sheung Wan, the Protrek shop at 156-157 Connaught Road Centralhas a range of outdoor equipment, including hiking poles. The store is one of a number of outlets around the city – others include the one at 46 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai and another in Kowloon at 466-472 Nathan Road, Yau Ma Tei.

Apart from their fine restaurants and bars, nearby Elgin, Staunton and Gough Streets in the SoHo (South of Hollywood Road) area offer a variety of shopping options ranging from designer clothing to household products. Check out Meraviglioso (25 Staunton Street) for upmarket women’s fashion items imported from Europe. Prices here are 20 to 30 percent lower than for exactly the same thing in Harvey Nichols. For local designer fashions, check out Ranee K (47 Staunton Street) or SPY Henry Lau (21 Staunton Street). Lianca Central does designer-style leather handbags at affordable prices. Tree at 22 Elgin Street offers nice and simple home furnishings and accessories.

Also in Central, for avid golfers, there’s Central Golf on the ground floor of the Bank of America Tower on Harcourt Road, Central, which offers a wide range of apparel and clubs and even has three practise bays. The Golf Link Supplies store at 128 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, has anything from golfing accessories to golf carts. Or head to Pure Golf, in the Sincere Insurance Building, 4-6 Hennessy Road, Wanchai for more equipment. At Unit 2001 United Centre in Admiralty you'll find Golf Town with a good range of golf equipment, clubs, balls and accessories. Golf Town also has outlets in Causeway Bay on the ground floor of Leighton Centre and in Hankow Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui.

Shopping guide in Causeway Bay Hong Kong

Shopping guide in Causeway Bay Hong Kong

Causeway Bay is eternally popular with local shoppers and tourists. From department stores, to small boutiques and bargain stalls, everything can be found here in a tight cluster. Of course, it will still take you a whole day to walk through this shopping carnival. The Japanese Sogo department store is an all-purpose starting point. At the Level 9 “Event Hall”, special promotions and big sales are the fare with rotating sales on leather jackets, handbags, cosmetics, apparel and sports goods. Next to Sogo on Hennessy Road, the Sony Style HK flagship store on the 16th floor of East Point Centre offers the latest state-of-the-art Sony products. Pop into the World Trade Centre next to the Excelsior Hotel for mid-range fashions. Just behind the World Trade Centre the popular cut-price Sparta (jeans, t-shirts and casual wear) has moved a few shops up the street still on Jaffe Road.

Next to Sogo on Great George Street, the Island Beverley and Causeway Place shopping arcades are handy for trendy clothes and accessories. If you’re short on time, try Island Beverley, featuring mainly local designers and imported Japanese and European clothing. You can get a pretty fashionable top or trousers for under HK$300. Also, explore trendy shopping mall La Foret behind Sogo for more fashionable items. From here, Fashion Island (Max Mara, Sisley, Benetton, Vivienne Tam and Gay Giano). Style House (Park Lane Hotel Shopping Arcade), Windsor House and Hang Lung Centre are good hunting grounds. Style House has the likes of agnes b, K-2 , Ztampz, IKEA, HMV and more. Stop by for a break at the Park Lane Cafe One.

Hang Lung Centre does not have many shops but you can still potter about and explore Sasa, Broadway and Giga Sports. The former is a rip roaringly succesful discount chain for all things perfume and beauty related. Good testers too. Drop by Franc Francon the second floor for some funky Japanese home accessories and stationery. Around the corner at 68 Yee Wo Street is the young and funky Delay No Mall by G.O.D where you can pick up obscure brands like Black Needle, CIRCLES, Dopie, Eco-Couture, Justin Davis, L.A.M.B, and slick, hi-tech chairs from MetroNaps for a power-nap when the boss isn't looking.

Wander along to 51-57 Paterson Street to find the I.T. shopping buffet. I.T. is a Hong kong trendsetter and has over 60 outlets around the city. Its brands include Comme de Garcons, Helmut Lang, Tsumori Chisato, Miu Miu, Paul Smith, Zucca and more. You’ll find I.T. (and i.t.) all over the place. Why the upper and lower casing? The lower-case i.t. has more brands for the younger set, like As Know As de base , b+ab , 5cm , Vivayou, Tsumori Chisato, Abahouse Devinette and more. These are all arrayed along Paterson Street. The youthful i.t. brands tend to be a tad cheaper than at I.T. This company is not to be confused with Far IT that handles retail outlets for mid to top-end brands like D&G, Versace jeans and Gian Franco Ferre. At the corner of Kingston and Cleveland Streets nearby, there are several furniture shops, such as HECOM on the first floor and Decor on the ground floor and basement. There are two camera shops at the Paterson Street and Great George Street intersection. Expect gruff surly service at Tat Ming Electrical Co. The adjacent Yat Fai Photo is marginally more pleasant.
Causeway Bay’s big and teeming meeting ground is Times Square. The place is a rendezvous spot for everyone from teenagers to gawping tourists. It's big, sleek and well stocked. Hang out below the giant video screen to watch the annual New Year countdown. As with New York's Times Square the revelry is jolly, unrestrained and over-the-top. Small wonder then it's called the Apple Countdown. At the Times Square mall you’ll find upmarket flavours at Lane Crawford with its dizzying array of posh brands like Hugo Boss, Burberry and Alberta Ferretti. When it comes to 70-percent-off crazy sales here it can still cost around HK$500-900 for a pair of ladies shoes. Other popular stores in Times Square include the Spanish fashion chain Zara and City Super store.

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Fancy some crazy Japanese Inventions? Check out the Times Square’s JC Shops and JC Ladies at Level Nine (Shop 919). They stock stuff like Surf Boy Indoor Surfing Machine, Ultrasound Whitening Facial Massager, Hello Kitty AV products and a lot more.

Times Square also offers a good selection of jewellery. Trendies can head to J’s, Just Gold Just Diamond, PN, Emphasis and Pink Box, for a romantic gift. A Different Corner offers antique-style accessories using Swarovski crystals (under warranty). Prices here are from HK$200 and up for small earrings to HK$1,000-$5,000 for elaborate chokers and necklaces. Also drop by Links of London and Follie Follie.

If you’re a shoe buff called Imelda but without the unlimited war chest, there are lots of cut-price alternatives in Times Square. Check out Joy & Peace, Pedder Red, Mirabell, InNiu, Zara, Killah, agnés b, Anna Siu, Camper or the extremely comfy offerings at Aerosoles. It is also worth exploring the area behind Times Square, particularly Sharp Street and Yiu Wah Street. You won’t be disappointed if you are looking for local designers’ and imported clothing, accessories and shoes. Try Olivia Couturefor gorgeous evening dresses and Qi Pao.