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Hong Kong is known as a shoppers’ paradise. While the city boasts no shortage of huge shopping malls, some of the best buys are actually found along the city’s numerous famed shopping streets. Many of these streets have become synonymous with particular types of products, be they cheap electronics or jade accessories. Brimming with incredible bargains and unique finds, these street-level bazaars are the perfect spots for those who want to experience the city’s vibrant local culture while enjoying some retail therapy.
Apliu Street Flea Market (electronics)
The go-to spot for all your electronic needs, Sham Shui Po’s Apliu Street
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Cat Street (antiques)
Officially known as Upper Lascar Row
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{{taRatingReviewTotal}} {{taRatingReviewText}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info , Cat Street (antiques) is the place to visit if you’re looking to add a touch of Hong Kong to your home. A true treasure trove, the street is lined with stalls selling all types of quirky and wonderful curios, such as Chinese antiques, jade pendants, mahjong tiles and even figurines of Chairman Mao. It’s almost impossible to walk away empty-handed.
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Dried Seafood Street and Tonic Food Street
Take a stroll around Des Voeux Road West and you’ll spot — and smell — various types of dried seafood laid out in buckets and jars or hanging by storefronts in an area known as Dried Seafood Street and Tonic Food Street
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{{taRatingReviewTotal}} {{taRatingReviewText}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info . These exotic morsels are often used in Chinese cooking and are prized for their deep flavours as well as their host of purported health benefits. While you’re in the area, venture to nearby Wing Lok Street, where you’ll find traditional Chinese tonics, such as ginseng and bird’s nest.
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Ko Shing Street (Chinese Medicine)
Traditional Chinese medicine still plays an important role in the health of the Hong Kong population. If you want to learn more about this ancient form of healthcare, head to Ko Shing Street (Chinese Medicine)
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Flower Market
At this colourful outdoor market in Prince Edward, you’ll find wholesalers and retail shops that sell everything from potted houseplants to fertilisers and gardening tools to suit your horticultural needs. With its colourful blooms and perfumed atmosphere, the Flower Market
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Goldfish Market
Goldfish are regarded as bringers of prosperity according to feng shui practitioners, and this beloved market in Mong Kok features a diverse variety of goldfish. The Goldfish Market
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{{taRatingReviewTotal}} {{taRatingReviewText}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info provides a fascinating experience that appeals to seasoned aquarists, novice fish owners and interested onlookers alike, showcasing the vibrant world of aquatic life.
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This colourful market is a spectacular sight to behold, especially with its kaleidoscope of shimmering fish in intricately designed tanks.
When taking photos at the Goldfish Market, please be mindful not to interfere with the shops’ operations. Remember not to use flash to avoid startling the fish and other animals.
Jade Market and Jade Street
Thought to be a symbol of purity and fortune, jade makes for a great souvenir for yourself or a loved one. At the Jade Market and nearby Jade Street
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Shanghai Street (Kitchenware)
Looking to become the next master chef? Then head over to Shanghai Street (Kitchenware)
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{{taRatingReviewTotal}} {{taRatingReviewText}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info , where you’ll find pots, pans and other kitchen utensils and gadgets to help you whip up your next meal. Known for its high-quality yet affordable wares, this street is especially popular with the city’s top chefs.
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Be sure to check out some of the local kitchen equipment, such as bamboo steaming baskets for dim sum and iron pans used to make Hong Kong’s famed egg puffs.
Sneakers Street
This stretch of Sneakers Street
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Tai Yuen Street (Toy Street)
Whether you’re searching for a present for a little one or looking to relive some childhood memories, you’re bound to find something at Tai Yuen Street (Toy Street)
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{{taRatingReviewTotal}} {{taRatingReviewText}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info . A reminder of Hong Kong’s past as one of the leading toy manufacturers in the world, this crowded street is flanked by stores selling everything from plush dolls and model cars to board games and party favours.
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You’ll find great deals on collectable action figures and rare vintage toys.
