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.
The Asia Fine Art Gallery is located at the end of narrow alleyway off busy, bustling Queens Road East, the main thorough the Central and Western district, Wan Chai. The Asia Fine Art Gallery aims to promote the artworks of relatively new and up-and-coming Asian artists who hail from countries like Vietnam, China, Myanmar, Philippines, Indonesia and Hong Kong. Moreover, the gallery has now somewhat broadened its horizons to promote western artists, sculptors and photographers. The gallery also regularly hosts exhibitions and events to promote and popularize the works of the various artists on its roster.
You might have to ask for what you want in this shop with its tightly packed shelves of practically every category of book, but the friendly staff seem to know where everything is. The shining selection of medical and business titles keeps dedicated people coming back despite the shop's need for redecoration. Travel guides and a multitude of children's books dominate as well, though there are still plenty more books on Hong Kong, health, fiction, crafts and computers, as well as reference titles. Great place to browse and take a breather from hectic Central.
Decorated in period Chinese style, this shop stocks anything to do with Chinese tea. Yixing teapots, which hold enough tea for one person, are displayed with tiny matching teacups, much like over-sized thimbles. Delicate porcelain drinking cups and hand-painted tea caddies complete the tea accessory selection. Tea tasting and on-the-spot tea blending are part of the courteous and informative service.
Manks is a unique establishment in Hong Kong, with a comprehensive collection of high-quality European antiques, Scandinavian design and decorative items. Manks is in a warehouse setting, located just five minutes from Central Hong Kong. In Manks' friendly atmosphere, visitors can enjoy a cup of coffee while they leisurely browse through the one-of-a-kind collections that cover the Arts and Crafts period through the 1970s.
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.
Mrs. So's XO-sauce was born out of Mrs. So's desire to create sauces that would make cooking easier and more fun. The original sauce, which is a traditional sauce Mrs. So made with a secret family recipe, has since been joined by several other types of sauce, including a vegetarian sauce and a Sichuan pepper sauce. If you are visiting Hong Kong, Mrs. So's traditional sauce is an excellent gift to give family back at home. Even better, visitors to the shop can try samples of the different sauces to determine which one they want to buy.
The Asia Fine Art Gallery is located at the end of narrow alleyway off busy, bustling Queens Road East, the main thorough the Central and Western district, Wan Chai. The Asia Fine Art Gallery aims to promote the artworks of relatively new and up-and-coming Asian artists who hail from countries like Vietnam, China, Myanmar, Philippines, Indonesia and Hong Kong. Moreover, the gallery has now somewhat broadened its horizons to promote western artists, sculptors and photographers. The gallery also regularly hosts exhibitions and events to promote and popularize the works of the various artists on its roster.
Manks is a unique establishment in Hong Kong, with a comprehensive collection of high-quality European antiques, Scandinavian design and decorative items. Manks is in a warehouse setting, located just five minutes from Central Hong Kong. In Manks' friendly atmosphere, visitors can enjoy a cup of coffee while they leisurely browse through the one-of-a-kind collections that cover the Arts and Crafts period through the 1970s.
Dragons, phoenixes, tigers, medallions and geometric patterns dominate the collection of Tibetan rugs in this intimate shop, which sells only Tibetan antiques. Vegetable dyes give the colors in these woollen floor and saddle rugs a true vibrancy. For a truly Tibetan flavor in any living room, there are also bronze altar statues and painted wood cabinets to choose from. That final decorative touch could then be provided by a framed Thogchak, a prayer ornament that Tibetans carry with them on their travels.
Freedom Tattoo is Asia's largest tattoo shop, with several artists working in the location. All the pigments used at Freedom are imported from Europe and the United States, with the eye-catching colors and high quality supplies forming the bulk of the shop's inventory. Walk-ins are welcome, although for larger pieces a consultation is the preferred way to go. With affordable art from some of the hottest names in Asia's tattoo scene, Freedom Tattoo's work makes for a lasting souvenir.