Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
TOURIST INFORMATION
HKTB's Quality Tourism Services
(QTS; 2806 2823;
www.qtshk.com
)
INFORMATION
Hong Kong Consumer Council
Antiques
Hong Kong has a rich and colourful array of Asian (especially Chinese) antiques on offer,
but serious buyers will restrict themselves to reputable antique shops and auction houses
only. Forgeries and expert reproductions abound. Remember that most of the quality pieces
are sold through auction houses such as Christie's, especially at its auctions in spring and
autumn.
Most of Hong Kong's antique shops are bunched along Wyndham St and Hollywood Rd
in Central and Sheung Wan. The shops at the western end of Hollywood Rd tend to carry
cheaper paraphernalia, including magazines, Chinese propaganda posters and badges from
the Cultural Revolution.
For old-style Chinese handicrafts, the main places to go are the large emporiums.
Clothing
DESIGNER BRANDS & BOUTIQUES
The best places to find global designer brands and luxury stores are in malls such as IFC and
the Landmark in Central, Pacific Place in Admiralty and Festival Walk in Kowloon Tong.
Some of these shops such as Prada have outlets at Horizon Plaza in Ap Lei Chau selling off-
season items at discounted prices.
There's also an embarrassment of midrange malls showcasing second- or third-tier
brands, fast fashion outlets like Mango and Zara and local retailers such as Giordano.
For something a little more unique, there are cool independents opened by local designers
and retailers in Sheung Wan, Wan Chai and Tsim Sha Tsui. You'll see some brilliant pieces
but the range of styles is limited, simply because these places are few and far between.
STREET MARKETS & MINIMALLS
The best hunting grounds for low-cost garments are in Tsim Sha Tsui at the eastern end of
Granville Rd, and Cheung Sha Wan Rd in Sham Shui Po. The street markets on Temple St
in Yau Ma Tei and Tung Choi St in Mong Kok have the cheapest clothes. You may also try
