Top 5 Street Markets in Hong Kong
I am a travelholic who like to go street market. Let me introduce 5 must-go Street Markets in Hong Kong!
- Temple Street Night Market
After 6:00 every evening, the Temple Street Night Market begins! Hundreds of stall lights were lit up, illuminating the whole street brightly, and tourists flocked to it. The original quiet side street suddenly became full of people. Temple Street gets its name from the nearby Tin Hau Temple. You can start walking from the "Market Street" next to Tin Hau Temple and watch the impromptu performances of Cantonese opera fans, or listen to singers singing Cantonese pop songs, or even Western pop songs. Those who believe in Feng Shui and numerology can also go to the fortune-telling booth to calculate the future. The whole night market exudes a very authentic taste of old Hong Kong, so Temple Street is also known as the "civilian nightclub.
Men's Street
Temple Street has another name "Men's Street" because most of its sales are men's products, including knitted clothes, jeans, pens, watches, electronic products and toys. However, in recent years, the products sold and bought by small vendors have also begun to become diversified. There are also many Hong Kong-style snacks in the night market, and there are rows of street stalls on both sides of the road. Not just the well-known claypot rice, the delicious "Cart noodles" in the movie "God of Cookery" is indispensable. Besides "God of Cookery", it was also the shooting location of many Hong Kong movies such as " C'est la vie, mon chéri" and "Mean Street Story"!
The streets of Temple Street Night Market are not long, but they condensed the authentic Hong Kong feelings, and the night market gets more exciting. If you want to experience the local people's culture, you must come here!
- Ladies’ Market
Is Ladies Market only for women go shopping? No no no! Ladies Market got its name because of the early stalls selling women's clothing and supplies. But nowadays, besides women's clothing, you can also find men's clothing, bags, jewelry, toys, cosmetics, and even household items, with various styles and low prices.
Ladies Market has more than one hundred stalls and a 1KM long street. It is one of the most representative street markets in Hong Kong. Many savvy consumers like to choose cheap items and souvenirs here. Most of the things here can be bargained, so you won’t lose out if you have to shop around!
- Stanley Market
After experience the lively and crowded Ladies' Street, you can change your taste to the charming coastal town on the southern tip of Hong Kong Island, far away from the busy city-Stanley. There are no tall buildings and no rushing steps here. All you only see is Sunny Beach and there are many people enjoying life leisurely here. The most lively place in Stanley is the Stanley Market, where various small shops and stalls sell leather, silk, wool and cotton clothing, Chinese crafts and handicrafts. The most special thing is that some parts of the main street of the market have been covered with roofs. As the air-conditioning of the shops blows out, even if it is hot outside, the market is still very cool. It is suitable for slowly hunting treasures here for family and friends.
After walking through the market, you can go to many romantic restaurants or bars near the coast, choose a position by the window, sit down with a beer, eat some food, listen to the sound of the waves, and spend a holiday time freely. Nearby, the Murray House and the historic Tin Hau Temple are also worth visiting.
4.Li Yuen Street East and West
In Central, besides many famous brand stores, there are two small streets selling cheap goods. Li Yuen Street East and Li Yuen Street West are known as "Ladies Street in the Central District". Rows of stalls and small shops gather on narrow streets selling cheap men’s and women’s clothing, children’s clothing, jewelry, footwear, socks leather bags and daily necessities. There are also several shops selling vintage fashion on both sides of the street. If you are lucky, you may be able to buy famous brand goods at super low prices! Come here to walk around, experience the characteristics of Hong Kong's local market, and feel the simple side of Central.
5. Jardine’s Crescent
There is also a small street market "Jardine's Crescent" in Causeway Bay. The narrow and long streets are filled with densely packed stalls with a lot of cheap clothing, underwear, handbags, accessories, and daily groceries. Don't underestimate this short street. Its products are quite distinctive, some are trendy, and some are full of Hong Kong style, so it attracts many young people to visit. Walking around, the sounds of bargaining come and go, making this small market more lively. At the other end of Jardine's Bazaar is a small wet market, and there are also some flower stalls. The products are cheap and good.
(Source: https://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/explore/shopping/iconic-street-market.html)
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