Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Guide to Quality Shops
. Look out for regular vip promotions and discounts that
are only available to tourists.
Sales sales sales
Hong Kong has fantastic sales from just before Christmas un-
til just after Chinese New Year and from mid-June through
July.
What to buy
Antiques
. Hollywood Road, which runs from Central to Sheung Wan, is the most famous
place for antiques in Hong Kong. Look for fine Chinese bronzes, embroidery, lacquerware
and porcelain, tomb figures and wood carvings. The experts point out that it is not age alone
that determines a Chinese antique's value - the dynasties of the past had their creative ups
and downs. For genuine antiques, try Honeychurch Antiques at 29 Hollywood Road for fur-
niture and silver or Tai Sing Company at 12 Wyndham Street for porcelain and pottery. For
fun, you can visit the Low Price Shop at No. 47 or the Cat Street flea market. Horizon Plaza,
2 Lee Wing Street, Ap Lei Chau, Aberdeen is a vast industrial building with 27 floors of
stores selling a mixture of Asian antiques, as well as modern and reproduction furniture.
