The Flower Market is located on Flower Market Road (where else?) near Prince Edward Road West. Flowers from all over the world are sold both wholesale and retail. For the same amount of money you spend in a flower shop for a dozen roses, you can get a much bigger bunch of guaranteed-fresh flowers here in a variety of colors. The flowers sold here are always fresh and smell very good. So head down to this market to gift that someone special a nice bouquet of a variety of flowers.
The scintillating nexus of Hong Kong’s culture, commerce and entertainment, Causeway Bay is a retail paradise. Located on the northern shore of Hong Kong Island, Causeway Bay is one of the city’s top shopping and nightlife districts. Originally a fishing harbor and warehouse area for merchants, Causeway Bay has became a shopper's paradise, drawing the biggest crowds on Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons. Illuminated by numerous signboards and bright banners, this teeming precinct houses sites and attractions like Sogo Hong Kong, Times Square, World Trade Centre and the strikingly contemporary Hysan Place. As many of the shops stay open beyond midnight, the district metamorphoses into a popular local spot for nighttime revelry as the night goes on. Apart from large department stores, Causeway Bay houses a number of restaurants, ranging from affordable Dai Pai Dongs to more upscale establishments.
Also known as Women's Street because it used to sell goods only for women, Tung Choi Street is similar to Temple Street Night Market, except that it starts its trading day at noon. In addition to the street stalls, which sell anything from furiously beeping alarm clocks and glittering faux designer watches to unisex clothes and CDs, there are also lots of small shops that sell all sorts of other stuff. The market is generally quite crowded, and a bit of pushing is just as expected as haggling over prices. Ladies' Market is situated in the southern part of the Tung Choi Street.
Looking for cheap clothes, food, watches or footwear? Temple Street is the place to go to. Almost everyone will find a bargain at this night market. Temple Street runs all the way from Man Ming Lane to Ning Po Street and is divided in two by the Tin Hau Temple, the street's namesake. For some street-stall food, it is best to head north of the temple, where anything from a bowl of noodles to a full seafood meal can be found.
Jade Market, as its name suggests, specializes in the deep green gem jade. A gigantic jade stone monument punctuates this market that is bustling with crowds. This stone is believed to be a symbol of good luck, and newborns are blessed with them in the local culture. An array of hues, qualities and types are available depending on your zodiac sign and horoscope. Tourists are seen bargaining down to a convenient midpoint with vendors. Also on offer are an array of items, knicknacks, electronics, home decor and clothing. Head here to pick up a souviner typical of Southeast Asia.
For those who wish to hang paintings of Van Gogh and Rembrandt and buy them at an affordable price, the Dafen Village is the place to be. Located in the suburb of Buji, the village is known for its production of painting replicas. This unique venture was started by Huang Jiang, who trained a bevy of painters for recreating some of the most famous paintings. The major requirement for painters is to add something to make it obvious that the painting is a replica. Once a producer of over 60 percent of the world's oil paintings, this village is a delight for art lovers.
Much like all the other retailers dealing with expensive wristwatches, this shop stocks Hermes, S. T. Dupont, Bvlgary, Audemars Piguet, Hublot, Bertolucci, Tudor, Jean D'Eve and Rolex. Also available are Chopard watches as well as a selection of complementing diamond-encrusted jewellery by the same watchmaker.
An exquisite collection of Chinese Qing Dynasty silk robes act as this shop's focal point. These imperial robes have intricate designs indicating the wearer's level of power through symbols such as dragons, the sun or the moon. When framed, the embroidered sleeve bands and collars look exquisite. This is also the place to buy elaborately decorated fans, perhaps one of the silk fabric ones sporting ivory faces. Also not to be missed are the unbelievably blue kingfisher feather hair ornaments, gouache paintings and the silver and export ivory accessories.
Stepping into this cozy, two-level shop in The Landmark you might think you are in central Florence. Even the help is authentic, with a handful of aloof Italian gentlemen looking like photo models, fussing around with new arrivals from Italy. Zegna is best at casual, slightly traditional attire for young and middle-aged men of the world. Beautiful fabrics and colors abound, but you will pay for all this luxury.
The name Lanvin has been around for ages and may have lost some of its lustre in Europe, compared with flashier labels like Versace or Dolce & Gabana, but it is still here and still offering rich clothing for a slightly more conservative, but stylish bunch. Although a distinct Lanvin look does not exist, the variety can be useful. Alterations can be done in-house and take one day.
Want some hand made shoes? This is one of the last remaining shoemaker shops in Hong Kong. There is also a fancier sister shop in the Prince's Building, but with prices there reflecting higher rates, this is the place to come if normal shoe sizes just don't fit properly, you have two different sized feet, or if you simply relish the idea of casually mentioning to the crowd that you get your shoes made personally. There are lots of styles to choose from, with a wide range of prices. Special orders are possible, but cash only please.
The name is familiar all over the world for high quality tailored shirts, and that is indeed their specialty. But, many people may not know that in Hong Kong, Ascot Chang also offers full tailoring services. A wide selection of off-the-rack Brioni suits is also on offer, but with customization available. Shirts here take about four days.