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Li Yuen St East and Li Yuen St West, two narrow alleyways linking Des Voeux Rd Central
with Queen's Rd Central. They are a jumble of inexpensive clothing, handbags, backpacks
and costume jewellery.
For a truly local shopping experience, the minimalls in Tsim Sha Tsui are teeming with all
things young and trendy, both locally designed or imported from the mainland or Korea.
Usually you can negotiate a lower price when you purchase more than one item. And if you
have a good eye, you can end up looking chic for very little.
Handicrafts & Souvenirs
For old-school Chinese handicrafts and other goods such as hand-carved wooden pieces,
ceramics, cloisonné, silk garments and place mats, head to the large Chinese emporiums,
such as Chinese Arts & Crafts.
You'll also find a small range of similar items (but of a lesser quality) in the alleyways of
Tsim Sha Tsui, but remember to check prices at different vendors and bargain.
If you prefer something in a modern Chinese style, Shanghai Tang (the fashion boutique
with branches all over town) has a range of cushions, tableware, photo frames and other
home accessories.
The furniture store G.O.D. has a wide range of homewares and contemporary office
products but with a cheeky Hong Kong twist.
Art
An increasing number of art galleries in Hong Kong sell paintings, sculptures, ceramic
works and installations - some very good - by local artists. Like antique and curio shops,
most of the city's commercial art galleries are found along Wyndham St and Hollywood Rd
in Central and Sheung Wan.
The annual Hong Kong Art Fair, Hong Kong Artwalk in March, Le French May and
Fotanian in October offer great opportunities to acquire art or simply acquaint yourself with
the city's interesting visual-arts scene.
Gems & Jewellery
The Chinese attribute various magical qualities to jade, including the power to prevent age-
ing and accidents. The Jade Market in Yau Ma Tei is diverting, but unless you're know-
ledgeable about jade, limit yourself to modest purchases.
Hong Kong also offers a great range of pearls - cultured and freshwater. Retail prices for
other precious stones are only marginally lower than elsewhere. The more reputable
jewellery-shop chains - and there are many in Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok catering to
