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Stanley Markets Stanley Market Review

Stanley Markets is a wonderful place full of atmosphere to go and shop for clothing, trinkets and souvenirs, pictures/paintings or just stroll along the beach or have a cold beer at one of the bars there.

Some class it as a tourist trap, but I used to enjoy the trip out there as much as I enjoyed wandering around the shops.

Directions: Take the double decker blue and white bus from Central terminal, either No. 6, 6A or 260.

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Cheung Chau Island

Shopping on the island. There are souvenir shops as well as all the needs of local shops, clothing, food, house wares etc. There are also many ancient stone buildings. This is a great place to go for the day.

Address: Cheung Chau Island.

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Tsim Sha Tsui

Right on the very tip of Kowloon Peninsular, Tsim Sha Tsui (or TST) is known as a shopping paradise. You can wander for hours around all the shops and back streets and while a lot of the small touristy type shops seem the same, you will also find real diversity in others.

Nathan Road is the well known ‘drag’ through Kowloon and stretches for miles. It has been referred to as the ‘Golden Mile’. The road was named after a former Governor who designed the road. At night the area is brightly lit with dazzling neons and no matter how late at night, always seems buzzing.

Address: Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

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Departement Stores: Sogo Department Stores Review

Sogo in Causeway Bay is the largest department store in Hong Kong. It first opened in 1985 and has been a landmark ever since. They say there are over 13 storeys although I don’t remember riding that many escalators – still it’s a big store. They have a wide variety including brand names of ladies and menswear, jewellery, leather goods, appliances, home accessories and in the basement is their supermarket. Something for everyone.

Address: 555 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay

Directions: Take the MTR to Causeway Bay Station and Exit D

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Central

Central is filled with local shops as well as very upmarket boutiques selling expensive brand names from Armani, Cartier, Lanvin to Gucci and Tiffany & Co. The Landmark and Prince’s Building have a lot of these high end stores.

There are also some good watch and jewellery stores in Central. Stanley St is good for its range and reasonably priced photographic equipment. There are some lanes also with stalls and small shops with very good prices.

Address: Central, Hong Kong Island.

Directions: Take the MTR to Central or the Star Ferry across to Hong Kong Island and just a few minutes walk.

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Shanghai Tang

One especially different store to go to is Shanghai Tang – this store was very upmarket traditional and yet modern Chinese. The concept of the store was to revitalize Chinese design by intermingling traditional Chinese cultural fundamentals with 20th century style. The smell was just wonderful when you enter the store – it was quite unique to them and pleasant. David Tang really has created some wonderful designs in high quality fabric. Downstairs they also have goods for the home, again with the subtle Chinese influence. I bought several things – silver napkin holders, photo frames and wine coaster – all delicately made. Its pricey but worth the visit.
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Address: Shanghai Tang - Pedder Building in Central

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Harbour City

Harbour City is opposite the Star Ferry Terminal and is the larges shopping complex in Hong Kong. It also has within it the Ocean Terminal, Ocean Centre and Ocean Galleries.

The Prince Hotel and Marco Polo are also within the complex. There is a wide variety of stores and some of the galleries are just wonderful. There are also hair saloons and other stores which also cater for the cruise ship passengers who dock there.

Address: Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

Directions: Take the MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui station and Exit A1, walk along Haiphong Road to Canton Road.

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Park Lane Shopping Boulevard

Park Lane Shopping Boulevard is on Nathan Road right next to Kowloon Park. There are many stores selling quiet a mix of fashion items from international chain stores. The Yue Hwa Chinese Products Emporium is also on the end of this complex and there is a restroom there also on the 2nd floor if you need it.

Address: 111 - 181 Nathan Road Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

Directions: Take the MRT to Tsim Sha Tsui Station and Exit A

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Times Square Shopping Complexes Review

Time Square is in Causeway Bay and was officially opened in April 1994. It is one of Hong Kong's largest shopping malls and one of the 10 most popular tourist destinations in Hong Kong.

There are more than 200 shops and a multi-cinema complex. The total complex is spread over 16 floors and divided into retail, entertainment, recreational and dining areas.

Address: Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island

Directions: Accessible by Hennessy Rd, Percival Rd, Canal Rd, Sharp St East and Russell St

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Pacific Place Shopping Complexes Review

Pacific Place is one of Hong Kong Islands most popular shopping complexes. There is a Marks and Spencers, Lane Crawford, Seibu and a lot of top designer labels. There are plenty of restaurants as well as a cinema complex.
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Address: Queens Road

Directions: Pacific Place is connected to the Admiralty MTR Station

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