Apliu Street Market:
This improvised flea market comes to life at weekends. Mainly selling really cheap second hand electrical goods, the street stalls and shops are heaven for electronic enthusiasts with anything from cables, transformers, tools and batteries, to specialist hardware and gadgets for building electronic circuits on offer. Watches, alarm clocks, pocket electronic games and CDs are also for sale. Nearby shops also sell a wide variety of mainly new electrical products and gadgets. The market makes for an interesting day out, being situated in one of the older parts of Kowloon with lovely traditional Chinese shops.
Address: Apliu Street
Sham Shui Po
Hong Kong

Fa Yuen Street:
This market is very popular with the locals because of its bargain prices for trendy fashion items. The market stretches down the street and into the ground floor of adjacent buildings. Clothing is the main buy--for ladies, men and children--and copy designer clothing is a big pull. Handbags, travel bags, hair accessories and shoes are also big sellers. 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 and very crowded, so browsing can be reduced to shuffling along between the stalls.
Address: Mongkok
Hong Kong

Jade Market:
The Jade Market, just west of Nathan Road on the junction of Kansu and Battery Streets, is where vendors sell various shades and qualities of jade, a greenish stone that has great spiritual value to the Chinese. Actually more a place for locals than for tourists, visitors may have to go in for a long bargaining session with the persistent vendors before arriving at a good deal for a high quality piece of jade. Nevertheless, there are also plenty of trinkets and souvenirs at much lower prices.
Address: Jordan Kansu Street
Hong Kong
Phone: +852 2807 6543 (Hong Kong Tourist Association)

Lascar Row (Cat Street):
Cat Street used to be famous for its arts and crafts. But, today, as many dealers have moved to the Cat Street Galleries (near Lok Ku Road) and, with the growth of new antique shops on Hollywood Road, Cat Street has become a flea market for junk collectors. Still, you can find fascinating collections of odds and ends, and bits and pieces, and all sorts of useful and useless treasures.
Address: Sheung Wan
Hong Kong

Poor Man's Nightclub Market:
This is a night market famous for its bargain priced clothing, electronic goods and designer copy goods. Fridays and Saturdays are busiest and it can be very crowded, although these days are considered to be the better times to visit because there are more stalls to browse. Casual clothing, leather goods, pens, watches, electronic goods, videos and CDs are all on sale, and prices are displayed in English making shopping easy. Be prepared to bargain though--and do check your purchases before paying!
Address: Macau Ferry Terminal
Sheung Wan
Hong Kong

Temple Street Night Market:
Looking for cheap clothes, food, watches, 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.
Address: Temple Street
Yaumatei
Hong Kong
Phone: +852 2807 6543 (HK Tourism Board)

Wanchai Market:
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.
Address: Spring Garden Lane
Wanchai
Hong Kong

Western Market:
This 1906 building, with its red brick walls and large granite arch over the main entrance, certainly stands out from the surrounding office buildings. Originally a fresh produce market, the renovated and revitalised Western Market reopened in 1991 as a market place for stores selling traditional Chinese handicrafts and souvenirs. On the first floor there are also 16 fabric shops, selling anything from sombre suit fabrics to gaudy silks. The top floor houses a Chinese restaurant.
Address: New Market Street
Sheung Wan
Hong Kong

Cityplaza:
This large shopping complex is home to over 150 shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Shops selling fashion, jewellery, furniture and interior accessories, as well as electronic products are plenty full are accompanied by a wide variety of restaurants, from regional Chinese cuisine to Asian treats and Western dining. In addition, the La Fiesta food court offers a range of Eastern and Western food including fried chicken, European sandwiches, Japanese noodles and plenty of traditional Asian favourites. The Cityplaza Ice Palace and the Jumpin Gym USA, a games centre for children, add to the whole fun experience.
Address: 18 Taikoo Shing Road
Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong

Golden Shopping Centre:
If you looking for cheap computer hardware, manuals, accessories and lots of pirated software, visit the Golden Shopping Centre. Also available are Namco games, Gameboy products and VCDs. Some small shops have catalogues that display pictures of popular English software, such as various graphics, programming and publishing software as well as numerous games. You select from the catalogue and the software will arrive shortly afterwards. However, pirated software can contain bugs or may not even run properly, and of course it is now illegal to sell or knowingly use pirated software in Hong Kong--you have been warned!
Address: Fuk Wa and Gwei Lin Street
Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong

In Square (The):
This mini mall is home to a large number of popular retail outlets covering fashion, children's wear and toys. The famous Toys 'R' Us is located on the second floor and HMV is on the first. Further up there are several large restaurants such as Chiuchow Garden, Windsor Palace Chinese Restaurant and Boston. For quick refreshments or afternoon tea try Oliver's Super Sandwiches or DeliFrance. The Broadway Windsor cinema is also here.
Address: Windsor House, 311 Gloucester Road
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

New Town Plaza:
This is one of the largest and best shopping malls in the New Territories. There are eight floors of shopping, restaurants and various service facilities, such as banks, beauty salons and even medical practices. A wide variety of famous boutiques and chain stores occupy the first four floors, whilst the fifth floor has over 20 shops providing furniture, home design and decoration, home appliances and audio-visual equipment. Food outlets include Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Korean, Thai and American restaurants, and entertainment is provided by the UA Shatin multi-screen cinema and Fun Fun World, just for children.
Address: 8 Shatin Centre Street
Shatin, Hong Kong

Palace Mall (The):
This shopping arcade is located underground below a small park by the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade! A glass roof keeps the complex light and airy and the majority of shops sell women's and men's fashion and shoes. There are also shops selling children's wear and a beauty salon. Sadly several of the shops are currently vacant--a result of the recent pan-Asian economic downturn. Nevertheless, the complex is only a few minutes walk from the Tsim Sha Tsui MTR train station and is worth a look if you are in the area.
Address: 12 Salisbury Road
Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

Peak Tower (The):
The distinctive Peak Tower, looking not unlike a Shinto Gate, provides a mixture of shopping, entertainment and dining establishments. Ultra-modern, this seven-floor complex boasts Hong Kong's highest restaurant, Mövenpick Marché, and offers unparalleled views of the city and Victoria Harbour. For entertainment, visit the world famous Ripleys Believe It or Not, or try the Peak Explorer, a motion simulator ride--preferably before dining though! The Peak Tram has its Peak Terminus as well as a retail outlet here.
Address: 128 Peak Road
Victoria Peak, Hong Kong

Times Square:
Times Square provides nine floors of shopping. Well lit and airy, this shopping centre's most distinctive feature is the open central atrium. Each floor is devoted to a shopping theme such as designer and high street fashion, home furnishings, electronic products, sportswear, gifts and children's wear. Lane Crawford (Hong Kong) Ltd. and CitySuper complete the retail experience. The Food Forum and the Market Place food court will not leave visitors hungry, whilst UA Times Square provides relaxing entertainment.
Address: 1 Matheson Street
Hong Kong
Phone: +852 2118 8900, Fax : +852 2506 2022

Whampoa Plaza:
This large shopping and entertainment complex in Hunghom comprises of separate blocks, each with its own theme--there is Fashion World, Home World and Treasure World. In the midst of the complex is a replica cruise ship, The Whampoa, which houses yet more shops and restaurants. The Japanese department store Jusco and the British Marks & Spencer are both located here. For entertainment there is a large electronic games centre, which is popular with teenagers, and two multi-screen cinemas, the UA Whampoa I and the UA Whampoa II.
Address: Tak On Street
Hunghom, Hong Kong

World Trade Centre (The):
This modern shopping arcade has six floors of shops and restaurants. The complex features a unique entrance with an outdoor moving neon light, which looks rather like a spaceship! The majority of the shops sell young, casual fashion and shoes, and sportswear, but you will also find some interesting shops selling books, gifts and children's toys. There are a variety of restaurants and fast-food establishments, catering to varying tastes and budgets, and covering Chinese, American, Japanese, Korean and Italian cuisines. You will also find coffee shops, a sandwich bar, and a McDonald's fast food restaurant with a Victoria Harbour view!
Address: 280 Gloucester Road
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong