The stalls lining the narrow streets in this area sell mainly inexpensive clothing and accessories. There are also shops in adjacent buildings that sell clothing, shoes and handbags. Popular buys are the locally made designer jeans and children's wear. The market is less crowded than those in Kowloon, making shopping easier and more relaxed, although Sunday afternoons are still busy. Prices are displayed in English making shopping easy and payment at the stalls and shops is in cash. The Wanchai MTR train station is close by, making this market easy to reach.
Along this street you will find a lot of factory clothing outlets selling clothes at bargain basement prices. Look out for the designer cast-offs or sample goods, which are a fraction of the retail price and with only minor or no apparent defects. Besides clothing, other items on offer are shoes, handbags, hair accessories, and cheap make up and jewelery popular with teenagers. There are also a few chain fashion shops, like Giordano and U2, which sell mainly casual style clothing. Payment is in cash and Saturday afternoons and Sundays are always very busy.
This market is conveniently located in bustling Causeway Bay and clothing is the main buy, but other items, such as handbags, hair accessories, cheap make up and jewelry popular with teenagers, are also on offer. The shops in adjacent buildings also sell clothing and shoes at attractive prices, and you can try on the clothes in most of these shops, which is a special treat at this type of Hong Kong market. Payment at the stalls is in cash, but credit cards can be used in some of the adjacent shops. Saturday afternoons and Sundays are the busiest times.
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.
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.
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.