Hong Kong Dim Sum Cluture,
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NO.3 Temple Street Night Market
This nightly market is probably the most stereotypical Chinese street you can think of. Heralded by a temple gateway, the outdoor bazaar is filled with numerous hawkers selling all sorts of trinkets, some local opera fanatics singing shrilly in public and a row of kind-looking fortune tellers ready to describe you the future. Starting from Man Ming Lane near the Yau Ma Tai subway station and running southwards for about 1.5 kilometers, the tourist hot spot provides an atmospheric and cinematic environment for your souvenir shopping and is a treasure trove of T-shirts, tea ware, electronics, watches, menswear, etc. Just don't believe that any of branded merchandise here are actually real. The market gets its name from Tin Hau Temple which is bang in the middle of the strip. Hawkers begin emerging around sunset but the best time to go is between 8-10pm.
Address: Temple St Hong Kong.
Hours: Daily 2pm-11pm
Type: Markets, Public Markets
"Don't eat before you go. The market is also well-known for its hawker food, a great place to get an inexpensive, quick and delicious meal."
Best for Christmas Shopping Because: From December onwards, Temple Street's stalls are festooned with all sorts of Christmas items at very reasonable prices.
Best for Shopping near Cruise Port Because: This busy night market is a fun fair of knickknack shopping, street opera watching and Chinese fortune telling.
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NO.2 Western Market
Unfortunately, much of Hong Kong's historic architecture has been demolished to make way for sleeker, more modern structures. That's part of the reason why Western Market stands out -- it's located in a four-story brick Edwardian built in 1906, a real contrast to surrounding skyscrapers. The first floor, known as "cloth alley", is where you'll find a plethora of vendors offering an array of fabrics, from fine silks to inexpensive canvas. You'll also find wonderful handmade Chinese crafts. Shrewd shoppers can walk away with some real bargains here. Upstairs is the Treasure Inn Seafood Restaurant, a casual spot for a good midday meal.
Address: Connaught Rd and Morrison St Hong Kong,
Type: Markets, Public Markets
"There is no MTR station right nearby, so hop aboard the tram (streetcar) to get here."
Recommended as Best Shopping Because: This is Hong Kong's most historic mall, a true one-of-a-kind shopping experience.
Best for Christmas Shopping Because: This is one of Hong Kong's heritage shopping spots -- and just the place to stock up on Christmas cloth.
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