Station 24: IFC ( Central)

IFC is the new heart of Hong Kong and includes Hong Kong's tallest office building, a luxury shopping mall,cinema and so on. Among all Hong Kong shopping malls, the IFC Mall is the newest and most deluxe.  Even if you don’t plan to buy, you do worth making a trip here. You’ll find this mall extremely impressive. It is highly competitive to any other first class mall you could find in London, Paris or New York.

    

You can find the world’s finest everything here, a. testoni, Burberry, Cerruti 1881, Escada, Prada and so on.It  houses around 200 international brands,31 foreign restaurants from various countries and a novel designed unique theater, such as the Lane Crawford, the EVISU franchised store which is the first store in Hong Kong, the first Concept Store of ZARA, Prada, Salvatore Ferragamo in the world. Also the famous jewelry brand - Mikimoto has a franchised store in IFC Mall.IFC mall’s harbourside position and airy architecture also add a sense of relaxation to an afternoon of shopping and a touch of magic to an evening out. You must love this mall though things are expensive.

By Joanna

Station 23: Just shop for purpose, like what?

Just shop for purpose, like what? First, Leather Goods & Luggage!

Most of what gets sent to the Hong Kong market from China is export quality, but check carefully because there is still a lot of rubbish on sale. All the big brand names such as Louis Vuitton and Gucci are on display in Hong Kong department stores, and you'll find some local vendors in the luggage business. If you're just looking for a casual bag or daypack, try Li Yuen St East and Li Yuen St West in Central or Stanley Market.

Photographic Equipment
When shopping for a camera, keep in mind that you should never buy one that doesnt have a price tag. This will basically preclude most of the shops in Hong Kong for buying photographic quipment is Stanley St in Central, where competition is keen. Everything carries price tags, though some low-level bargaining may be possible. Tsim Sha Tsui has a couple of shops on Kimberley Rd dealing in used cameras and there are plenty of photo shops on Sai Yeung Choi St in Mong Kok.

Watches
Shops selling watches are ubiquitous in Hong Kong and you can find everything from a Rolex to Russian army timepieces and diving watches. As always, you should avoid the shops that do not have price tags on the merchandise. The big department stores and City Chain are fine, but compare prices.

So better to shop with purpose when you have a whole budget in mind, good luck with shopping in Hong Kong. Cheers ;)

by Cindy

Station 22: Market Shopping

For budget shopping, there is no better place to start than at one of Hong Kong's busy covered markets and street markets. The biggest one in the territory is the Temple Street night market in Yau Ma Tei, which basically runs parallel to west of Nathan Rd from Jordan Rd in the south to Man Ming Lane in the north, and is divided by Tin Hau Temple. It is the place to go for cheap clothes, watches, pirated CDs and DVDs, fake labels, footwear, cookware and everyday items, as well as daai-paai-dawng. The best time to visit is between 7pm and 10pm.

The Tung Choi Street Market, two blocks east of Nathan Rd and the Mong Kok MTR station, mainly sells cheap clothing. It is sometimes called the Ladies' MARKET to distinguish it from the Men's Market.



There are other bustling Markets on Apliu St in Sham Shui Po, one block west of Sham Shui Po MTR station, and in the streets running off Tai Po;s Four Lane Sq in the New Territories.

If you're looking strictly for clothing, try Jardine's Bazaar in Causeway Bay. A ibt more upmarket and a tourist attraction in its own rihgt is Stanley Market, in the village of that name on southern hong kong island. Another market worth visiting is Western Mareket near the Macau ferry terminal in Sheung Wan.

by Cindy

Station 21: Heritage 1881 (Tsim Sha Tsui)

"1881 Heritage" is an attraction in Tsim Sha Tsui with both shopping and historical site rolled into one.
Originally headquarters of the Hong Kong Marine Police from 1880's to 1996, it is now a classy place for name brand stores, restaurants, hotel and exhibition hall.

1881 Heritage with 13 million square feet of floor of approximately 80000 feet of retail space, there are more than 20 Shops. All businesses are world-renowned brands, gathered in a number of international brand jewelry, the world watches, the famous fashion brands, advanced fine, including Cartier, Piaget, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpel, and on the Beach.

It is worth mentioning that most of the flagship store are operating, some of them for the first time, and specifically for the “1881 Heritage” which opens flagship store brands, and has been the largest and most unique stores. Many of them world-class brand and “1881 Heritage”, as it has more than a century, subtle deep sense of history, “1881 Heritage” natural expression of the extraordinary position.

 
                                           
Most of the flagship store in The Shoppes are operating, some of them for the first time, and specifically for the “1881 Heritage” which opens flagship store brands, also Hong Kong’s largest and most unique stores.
                                       


by Joanna

Station 20 Flea Market (Yuen Long - Kam Sheung Road)

When you want to go to shopping, you usually decide to go to shopping mall. However, shopping mall is not your only choice. Today I introduce the flea market in Kam Sheung Road.

Flea market is near West Rail station of Kam Sheung Road. There are over 150 booths. This flea market open only on Saturday, Sunday and public holiday. The special characteristic of this flea market is that they provide environmental product, organic vegetables and organic food. Some organic vegetables are planted by framer of Kam Sheung Road. Therefore, you enjoy the “green” shopping in this flea market.

Now I introduce some good product in the flea market. In A47 booth, there is one of the environmental booths. The booth provide one interesting drinking fountain which is called “Air = water”. The drinking foundation can extract water in air to become the drinkable water. Therefore, this is one of my favor environmental products in flea market.

A53 is a hand-painting workshop which is called Funny House. There are not only selling the homemade product, the customers also can be DIY your own products. It is so funny and happy booth in flea market.

Finally, let me introduce the special products for you! – It is environmental chopsticks. Is it special? No, actually the chopsticks are so common. However, the environmental chopsticks are portable and made by environmental material, it is convenient the people to carry out. Because it is so common, the environmental chopsticks are not popular. However, if everyone also carry their own environmental chopsticks, it is good for our environment. If you have any interested on this product, you can go to「C+5專區」 in flea market.

I hope this article can arouse your interested. There are many booths which are environment oriented. Thus, this flea market is so meaningful and it is worth shopping.

Reference:

http://superkoala2006.mysinablog.com/index.php?op=ViewArticle&articleId=1634506

By Oscar

Station 19: HKTDC Design Gallery [Wan Chai]

Have you ever wanted to buy your favourite Hong Kong designer's product,but you did not know where to find them? I would like to introduce you to the TDC Design Gallery! It is located at the Hong Kong Covention and Exhibition Centre, there showcases the newest and the best products of Hong Kong designers and brand manufacturers. Products include electronic appliances, watches & clocks, desktop stationery, jewellery and fashion accessories.

 Level 1, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Address:

Tel:2584-4146/9

Opening hours:

Monday to Friday (10:00 am - 7:30 pm)

Saturday (10:00 am - 7:00 pm)

Sunday & Public Holiday (12:00 noon - 7:30 pm) 

  There are 100% Hong Kong Designs, showcases in the shop! A Hong Kong very famous and well know designer - Chocolate Rain's products are also showcasing in the shop.  Other then that there are some fashion accessories, like calendar, badges, bags, toys and notebook.

 Let me also introduce two Hong Kong designer's brands to you!

METTA is an household product shop opened by Danny Tai, an architecuture and interior designer, in 2004. Though out the years, Mr. Tai made up his original designed household product. MettaDoll are one of his product!  Mr. Tai thought that dolls are children's  dream and memories, as looking fat is a kind of luck in the Chinese Tradition, he designed the below wedding couples, Met Met the bride & Ta Ta the groom. 

ZAN'S - the idea of the brand is "Life's Make-up". The brand is trying to bring happiness in to our life by designing attractive and functional  household products to their customers. Just like this plastic green cage with yellow little birds on it! Surely you have not though of a green cage & cute yellow little birds can be a toothpick-holder and the toothpicks!

  
 







 
Warm Reminder:

HSBC ATM is just opposite the TCD Design Gallery! So you do not need to worried about the money problem!!!!

By Alice

Reference site:

HKTDC Design Gallery

Station 18: Sogo (Causeyway Bay)

Sogo Hong Kong is one of the largest Japanese-style department stores in Hong Kong.It has two stores in  Hong Kong.The Causeway Bay store on Hong Kong Island, also known colloquially as "Jumbo Sogo," opened in 1980.

With a total of 12 floors (including two basement levels) and a GFA of about 370,000 sq.f., it is Hong Kong's largest individual department store. Due to its prime location and size, Sogo Store became an island landmark shortly after its opening and this position only got strengthened over the years.SOGO stores offer a wide selection of products including renowned European brands of men's and ladies' fashions, skin care & cosmetics, jewelries, leather series, electrical appliances and home supplies and there are also supermarkets at the stores. 

However, Sogo Store is actually more than a department store. What better describes it is the 'one-stop' lifestyle store. In Sogo Store, surrounded by familiar and attentive staff, facing unlimited choices, customers can always enjoy a premium shopping experience. With about 290 concessionaire counters and other brands offering merchandises ranging from daily necessities to luxury goods, every customer in Sogo Store is spoilt for choices.

By Joanna

Station 17- Langham Place (Mong Kok)

Hey, Ladies & Gentlemen! Today I am going to introduce a trendy place for you! It’s Langham Place Shopping Mall which is located in the very heart of Mong Kok. Comprising of an area of up to 600,000 square feet, the mall gathers a plethora of spending hot spots, including a myriad of international and local fashion brands such as MUJI, NIKE, H&M, etc. Also, it is opening in long hours and it can access to the area’s one directly and only 5 star hotel- The Langham Place Hotel.

Also, suspended on top of the Grand Atrium, spanning across the entire length of the mall is one of the

Langham Place’s most popular attractions: The Digital Sky. There are some rolling clouds that showed on the screen which we have never seen it in Hong Kong. A drama from TVB in long time ago that was taken by Langham Place. So it is very famous for the couples to go there also!

There are divided into 16 floors including the food court, clothes, cosmetics shops, shoes which are many shops there with famous brand name. The customers especially for the tourists, they can spend all day here for shopping. Moreover, a promotion for the tourists in Langham Place, if the tourists present the travel document to their Customer Service Ambassador, the tourists will receive a welcome gift card plus the “LP Card for Tourists ” to enjoy instant discounts and exclusive offers at more then 70 retail outlets of the mall.

Registration: L4 Customer Service Center

Service Hours: 11am-11pm

Tel: (852) 35202800

 For the coming X’mas, Lamgham place is setting up some decoration for the X’mas celebration. The theme of the decoration is London with Hello Kitty. Hey, Ladies! What are you waiting for??? I went there already; it was so amazing and beautiful!!!! Being a Hello Kitty’s Fans, dun want! Just do it with your beloved one. You must get some surprised from this event!

Langham Place is turning into the hometown of HELLO KITTY this Christmas!

Come and join HELLO KITTY to tour major landmarks of London

 including the Big Ben, London Eye, The Langham, London, Millennium Dome and many more.

11:00-23:00

(extended to 01:00 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays)
Location: L4 Atrium

By Didi*

Station 16 - SINO CENTRE[Mong Kok]

Hi, everyone! Wanted to find some enterinament? To book tickets to go to a concert in Japan?
This time I would like to take you back to Mong Kok Again!
Yes! Mong kok! I know some of my groupmates had alreadly tells you something about Mong Kok, but other then buying fashionable clothes and dressing accessories. I would like to introduce things that your can buy home for entertainment and share with your friends!

SINO CENTER is located in 582-592 Nathan Road, Mong Kok. This shopping center occupied four levels of the building. And each level of this shopping center have over 10 different kinds of small shops located there.A very popular place for shopping in Hong Kong for CDs, DVDs,any stuff related to comics and games, magazines and other things from Japan, photos of Asia popular singer & actor, special style of decorations, some hand made & needlework stuff and book a bungalow for a few days vocation in Sai Kung or Tai Po . Every weekend the whole shopping center is always full of people walking and looking around to find what they are intereded.

As I have mension above in the SINO CENTER you can buy CDs, & DVDs.You can find them on the basement level and on level 1.
Have you ever wonder why such a lot of people went there to buy CDs, & DVDs but "NOT" HMV?
Surely this is because the CDs, & DVDs are at a relatively low price. But that's not all, there are a lot of second hand CDs, & DVDs stores there, which you may be able to find some CDs or DVDs that will not be in big stores like HMV anymore, some very valuable CDs & DVDs, just up to you to explore!Who knows what you will find? What's more you can also make advance orders for  limited editions CDs & DVDs!

Looking for ways to book tickets for concerts in Japan? In the SINO CENTER there are stores that buy things form Japan for you on your behalf! All you have to do is to find out what you want from the internet and give them the infomation of what you want!They can help you to bid them or order them and provided you with transportation back to Hong Kong! You can find two of this store in the basement level and one on the second level.

You can also find any stuff related to comics and games here in the SINO CENTER!

Comics stores selling comics published by Hong Kong and Tai Wan , which is up to $3 to $5 dallors cheaper than those you bought from the street newspaper stores! Also there are a lot of games stores selling PSP,PS2,PS3,NDS,Wii, games and magazine that imported from Japan and Tai Wan. There are also stores selling animate figures and related things that you can't find anywhere, stores will also take advance orders for animate figures and things that you want! You can find them on level 2 & 3.

And you can find photos of Asia popular singer & actor and bungalow booking on level 1. Latest photos of famous Asia popular singer & actor, the photos of the latest event they attend , promotion & advertisment photo,cover photos of magazine, even those you haven't seen before.

Last but not the least are the special style of decorations, some hand made & needlework stuff. You can find them on level 2. Special style of decorations, some hand made & needlework stuffcan be bought here, like old street lamps, old style clocks, extra large size rubber and lighter, big cute cushion in different size and shapes, hand made metal decorations and a shop selling needlework product and lessons will be provide to those interesed customers.

And Now you know where to buy yourself  CDs, comics and some hand made stuff to entertain yourself, have DVDs to watch with your families and friends! Also you find somethings to decorate you house!

Let's have a nice week to spend with your families and friends while shopping in Hong Kong!


Warm reminder:
1.  Go there after 13:30!!!! Very Important!!! All shops open in the afternoon!!!
2. As there are some similar shops in the centre, try to walk around and compare the price

By Alice

Station 15- Maritime Square(Tsing Yi)

Hey! Ladies & Gentlemen! It’s me again! Today I am going to take you into another shopping paradise! It is Maritime Square in Tsing Yi!

Maritime Square is the first shopping mall in Hong Kong adopting ocean and navigation as the design there. Occupying a total of 500,000 square feet, the mall houses a superior range of shops and restaurants such as Clinique, Bank, Bossini. It’s very convenience for the local people and the tourist.

Maritime Square is right at MTR Tsing Yi Station. And it’s near the Hong Kong Airport. It can be arrived to airport within 15mins via Airport Express Line and MTR Tung Chung Line. It is not only just one station away from the Hong Kong Airport but also adjacent to the hottest tourist spots in Lantau Island including Ngong Ping 360.

Also, It have some promotions as the below poster! Pls have a look!

And it provide some customer services such as Locker Hire for the tourists, if u are shopping with many packages before you left, you can put the stuffs to your locker. Any details, you can contact to the customer service counter located at the ground floor. Moreover, there are a Chinses House Tea which located at the groung floor, the special thing of the tea house is its build up by a SHIP! so it is a  specially tea house and you can take a photo as you want!


Hope all of you will be enjoy shopping in Maritime Square!

Have a brief look in Maritime Square*

By Didi*

Station 14: Where to shop hand made goods in Hong Kong?

Hello, fellowers! As we all know, Hong Kong is not only known for the worldwide famous brand product, but also the hand made goods. If you are reaching for some, here is what you need to know :)

Strolling along the streets on Hong Kong Island, pedestrians hardly notice that in the quiet corners are the tiny workplaces of two distinguished craftsmen, striving for a living in the fast-changing city.
Crammed into a tiny 50-square-foot green booths on Hollywood Road in Sheung Wan, a middle-aged woman is carefully stitching and hammering a leather shoe with her skilful hands.

Only a few streets away from the shoemaker, on Peel Street, Central, is the tiny umbrella workshop of Ho Hung-hei. Every morning Ho, 81, travels to the workshop from his home in Kowloon.

 

 

 

 

“Repairing umbrellas is my greatest interest in life,” says Ho, who has been operating the shop since 1974, earning a living to bring up his nine sons and daughters.

The craftsman has designed, stitched and fixed more umbrellas than he could ever count. “This old shop is where my precious memories are stored,” Ho says as he recalls the most unforgettable experience in his life -- breaking the Guinness World Record in 1994 by making the world’s most expensive umbrella and selling it to an Englishman for £167 (HK2,088).

“The Englishman could find no one to work out his design and he finally sent me a box of ox skin from England for making the umbrella,” he says proudly.

So anymore hand made goods you need? Good luck with exploring it in Hong Kong.

 

By Cindy

Station 13 Kowloon Bay

Happy Halloween to everyone!
Today I would like to introduce you to Kowloon Bay!!!

This time I will take you to two places in Kowloon Bay!

The first one is the Telford Plaza.

Tellford Plaza, an 83,000 sq m shopping centre located at the heart of Kowloon East, is famous for its broad selections on stylish clothing and mouth-watering cuisines

 There are Six distinctive theme boulevards:

1.      Telecom Walk

2.      Sunshine Boulevard

3.       Ginseng Alley

4.        Telford Boulevard

5.       Electronic Zone and,

6.       Travel Expo

Surely you will find something you want and it is a perfect place for shopping and leisure!

There are free parking, and a Telford Plaza Privilege Program

Where they offer special shopping privilege to MTR Malls Privilege Card Holders and other organizations listed on the picture below:

For something extra, they are putting up some decorations of autumn and harvest!
Surely you won’t miss out the beautiful maple leaves and yummy fruits in autumn!

And today is Halloween so that the next place we go are something about that!

The second place is Mega Box!

It is also in Kowloon Bay, with Hong Kong’s largest single-storey book city, sports city, electrical/ electronic centre and the biggest collection of home improvement stores.

Although it is quite far away from the MTR station, a free frequent shuttle bus services are available to and from Kowloon Bay MTR station to Mega Box.

And for this Halloween, Mega Box is doing a really attractive cross over!
Halloween cross over with Horoscopes!!!!

 
Let’s go shopping and take photo with them!
And have a Happy Halloween while shopping in Hong Kong!

Warm Reminder:

Mega Box has been design for parents to bring their children there! There are a big book shop for parents to bring their kids there to look for story books. A level full of children related product, like clothes & toys!

By Alice

Station 12 Cheung Chau



Picture of Central Pier



Cheung Chau is a small island 10 km southwest of Hong Kong Island. You can take the ferry in Central Pier 5 to go to Cheung Chau. I like shopping in Cheung Chau, because you can left busy district to go to shopping more relax.

Slippers of Cheung Chau have thier own styles
and attract many tourists to buy it

There are a lot of souvenirs which you can buy. I admire the souvenirs which are the slippers of Cheung Chau. It has their own characteristic and you can not buy it on the other districts in Hong Kong. Of course, there are also many products which is worth to buy, such as accessories, clothes or handwork product.

New souvenir of Tai Ping Ching Chiu
in 2009

Tai Ping Ching Chiu is a Chinese cultural festival in Cheung Chau. In this festival, Cheung Chau will be livelily and will have many performances in there. And you can buy some souvenirs of Tai Ping Ching Chiu which sell only on this festival and unique. Therefore, if you have time, I will suggest you go to Tai Ping Ching Chiu in that time.

Bun Scrambling Competition
in Tai Ping Ching Chiu

Tips for shopping

Sometimes many people go to shopping in order to materialism, but I think that you can enjoy your life and experience the culture through shopping, such as shopping in Cheung Chau.

I hope all of you also can enjoy the shopping time in Hong Kong!

by Oscar