Shopping Destinations

Hong Kong is one of the great shopping cities. In a single afternoon you can go from a glossy designer mall to a street market haggling over a phone case, with a bowl of noodles in between. The trick is knowing which spot suits what you are after — luxury, electronics, souvenirs or street food. This page maps the best shopping destinations in the city.

The big malls

For air-conditioned, all-under-one-roof shopping, start with Harbour City, the enormous Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront complex, then compare Pacific Place for polished luxury in Admiralty and Times Square in the heart of Causeway Bay.

Markets and street shopping

The city's character lives in its markets. Our guide to the best markets in Hong Kong covers the Temple Street Night Market, the Ladies' Market in Mong Kok, and the flower and goldfish markets — the place for souvenirs, knock-offs, local snacks and people-watching.

Shop smart

A few habits go a long way: prices are fixed in malls but negotiable in markets, so haggle politely and walk away if it stalls. Carry your Octopus card for quick payments and the MTR between districts, and tackle Causeway Bay or Mong Kok on a weekday if you can — weekends get packed. All of our shopping guides are below.