Guide to Hong Kong: Urban Buzz
A series of stories, recommendations and tips on Hong Kong from people in the know. Explore our city based on the travel experiences that interest you and get itineraries for off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods.
Hong Kong offers the ultimate shopping experience: from its giant designer malls and packed street markets to its bargain outlets, you’ll find fabulous clothes, gifts, gadgets and souvenirs. The city is also home to celebrated fashion designers, quirky shopping malls and a wealth of independent boutiques, as well as local fashion brands and offbeat neighborhoods that create a buzz you won’t find elsewhere.
Shop ‘til you drop
If you’re after the big brands, you should head for one of Hong Kong’s swanky malls, such as the Landmark or prestigious Harbour City. However, there’s much more to the city’s shopping mecca than famous international brands, and some of the best stores are a short walk away from this glitz and glamor. Tucked away in a backstreet of Tsim Sha Tsui’s shopping paradise is Granville Road, a hub of independent boutiques that showcase Hong Kong’s own fashion designers. If you’re looking for quirky and fun gifts and household bits and pieces, Homeless, with branches in Causeway Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui and Sha Tin, should be on your list.
Get Funky
In the buzzing urban district of Causeway Bay, revamped shopping center Fashion Walk is making a name for itself among shoppers looking for locally designed apparel. Enter Liger: a funky fashion brand started in 2009 by designer friends Hilary Tsui and Dorothy Hui, who curate unique statement pieces from around the world. In the same complex you’ll find Juice, a cool fashion and lifestyle store.
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