Shopping
No trip to HK is complete without a walk down Ladies' Market, which caters also to men! From wigs to fake designer tees, tacky souvenirs to reproduced paintings, you'll find it all (and a lot more)!
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通菜街(女人街)
No trip to HK is complete without a walk down Ladies' Market, which caters also to men! From wigs to fake designer tees, tacky souvenirs to reproduced paintings, you'll find it all (and a lot more)!
Sightseeing
Just round the corner from the Flower Market is a charming Chinese-style garden where bird lovers/vendors gather. Open from 7 am to 8 pm, there are over 70 stalls catering to all your feathery needs.
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Yuen Po Street Bird Garden
Yuen Po StreetJust round the corner from the Flower Market is a charming Chinese-style garden where bird lovers/vendors gather. Open from 7 am to 8 pm, there are over 70 stalls catering to all your feathery needs.
One of HK's most colourful markets, it is a jungle of exotic blossoms, luck-bringing plants and sweet scents to be found. It's fun to walk around and admire the huge variety of flowers and plants.
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Flower Market RoadOne of HK's most colourful markets, it is a jungle of exotic blossoms, luck-bringing plants and sweet scents to be found. It's fun to walk around and admire the huge variety of flowers and plants.
Apliu Street is Hong Kong's mecca for electronics, electrical components, and secondhand goods. There are also 2-3 stores that specialize in selling affordable photographic equipments.
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Apliu Street
Apliu StreetApliu Street is Hong Kong's mecca for electronics, electrical components, and secondhand goods. There are also 2-3 stores that specialize in selling affordable photographic equipments.
Goldfish Market is where most HKers go to find a pet, from exotic tropical snakes to the finest canine pedigrees. Whether you are for or against pets, it's definitely worth a visit!
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Goldfish Market
Bute StreetGoldfish Market is where most HKers go to find a pet, from exotic tropical snakes to the finest canine pedigrees. Whether you are for or against pets, it's definitely worth a visit!
Arts & Culture
BLACKOUT specializes in custom tattoos in a sterile and hygienic environment. All needles, grips, etc are single use. Inks are imported from the US. For bookings: kowloonink [at] gmail.com
BLACKOUT TATTOO
114 Wing Lok StBLACKOUT specializes in custom tattoos in a sterile and hygienic environment. All needles, grips, etc are single use. Inks are imported from the US. For bookings: kowloonink [at] gmail.com
Food Scene
For those who need a caffeine fix. Sorry it's not an independent outlet, but sadly there is no other decent cafe in the area. But hey, at least it's a local chain and not Starbucks!
Pacific Coffee - Prince Edward
222H Fa Yuen StreetFor those who need a caffeine fix. Sorry it's not an independent outlet, but sadly there is no other decent cafe in the area. But hey, at least it's a local chain and not Starbucks!
Essentials
Hang San has been selling traditional snacks at the same location for 30 years. Praised by celebrity food critic Chua Lam as 'the best in HK", their signature peanuts are made fresh daily.
177-179 Prince Edward Road West
177-179 Prince Edward Road WestHang San has been selling traditional snacks at the same location for 30 years. Praised by celebrity food critic Chua Lam as 'the best in HK", their signature peanuts are made fresh daily.