Chinese Emporiums

Chinese Arts & Crafts

Star House, 3 Salisbury Road, Kowloon. Tel: 2735 4061

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Yue Hwa Chinese Products Emporium

143-161 Nathan Road, Park Lane Boulevard, Tsim Sha Tsui. Tel: 2739 3888

Boutiques and Local Designers

I.T

Everything you could ever want under one roof. Shop 120, Level 1, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway. Tel: 2918 9522; Basement, 2 Kingston Street, Causeway Bay. Tel: 2881 6122; G/F-UG/F, Sino Plaza, Causeway Bay. Tel: 2834 4393; Shop 113-119, 1/F Silvercord, 30 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. Tel: 2730 7681 www.ithk.com

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Joyce Boutique

New World Tower, 16 Queen s Road Central Tel: 2522 7402 (Map S4); 160 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui (Map J3). Tel: 2367 8128

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Lulu Cheng

Attire by iconic local designer. Shop 303, 3/F, Ocean Terminal, Tsim Sha Tsui. Tel: 2117 0682

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Shanghai Tang

Pedder Building, 12 Pedder Street, Central. Tel: 2525 7333; Shop ML1-3, Mezzanine Floor, The Peninsula Hotel, Tsim Sha Tsui. Tel: 2537 2888; Shop A, Level 1, Intercontinental Hotel, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. Tel: 2723 1012

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SPY Henry Lau

Edgy local brand. G/F, 21 Staunton Street, SoHo, Central (Map S2). Tel: 2317 6928 www.spy-henrylau.com

Street Markets

Cat Street Bazaar

The main street of this bazaar in Sheung Wan is actually called Upper Lascar Row. Walk down Ladder Street and you’ll find an abundance of Asian treasures. There are some fantastic bargains – from old antiques and Chinese porcelain to Mao paraphernalia, but beware of fakes. MTR to Sheung Wan, exit A2. Open 10am-6pm

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Ladies' Market

Located in Hong Kong’s most crowded area, Mongkok, this outdoor market features inexpensive bags, accessories such as Hello Kitty watches, women’s and men’s clothing, and children’s toys at bargain prices. Make sure to haggle if you are buying in bulk. Open 12.30pm-10.30pm. Tung Choi Street. MTR: Mongkok, exit E2.

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Stanley Market

Try spending the entire day here since Stanley Village is also worth a wander. The market is a small labyrinth of alleyways and streets where you can find a full range of gifts to take home including Chinese art, antiques, porcelain, sportswear, or export clothing shops that offer incredible bargains. Open 9am-6pm. Take bus 6, 6A, 6X, 66, or 260 from Exchange Square bus terminus in Central.

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Temple Street Night Market

Opening at 4pm, the area starts to buzz after dark with hawkers, fortune-tellers, palm readers, food stalls, and impromptu Chinese opera singers. Many local residents enjoy the late-night shopping and then sit outside in the open-air restaurants. It’s a fun way to spend the evening. Open 4pm-11pm. On Temple Street in Jordan. MTR: Jordan, exit A.