Hong Kong is a popular world destination for shopping. Most popular fashion designers have several outlets here, and malls are everywhere.
In this post, I explore the unique shopping streets of Hong Kong.
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- The Mong Kok area represents several blocks of shops and restaurants, in new and old buildings. Dozens of store signs compete for your attention above the street.
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- Mascots and other street performers are everywhere.
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- Above the shops are apartments, which appear darker in contrast to the bright signage below.
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- This is one of my favourite signs that I saw in Hong Kong. It is bright and colourful, with subtle signs of aging indicating that this business has operated here for a while.
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- Temple Street is a very busy flea market, especially at night. You can buy all kinds of items, including cheap electronics, cartoon characters featured as USB drives, toys, and more!
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- Temple Street is also a great place for local eats.
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- Like China, you can purchase produce and other food items from street vendors as well.
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- Sham Shui Po is another street market, which is regarded by some as a little more gritty than the other areas. Cheap electronics and other kinds of shopping are also popular here.
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- Sham Shui Po was one of my last stops to visit in Hong Kong. A major rainfall struck shortly after I arrived. The locals sought shelter under the umbrellas very quickly!