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Markets in Hong Kong

Where to find the freshest local produce: find out which days of the week the market comes to the different districts of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong has a huge variety of markets selling anything from clothes, trinkets, gifts to electronic items and handbags. Traditional wet markets sell food, seafood, meat, fruit and vegetables.

Markets in Hong Kong

Jardine's Bazaar: This street market has existed since the early days of the colony and is the unofficial miniature version of Ladies' Market in Kowloon. The market's convenient location makes it popular with the locals. There are good deals on women's clothing and other accessories; there are stalls selling herbs and provisions. 

  • Jardine's Bazaar
    At
    : Causeway Bay

Stanley Market: Stanley market is packed with stalls selling Chinese artwork, curios, silk collectibles, food, crockery, household accessories and Hong Kong-style "outlet" shopping. It is popular with tourists and good for gift shopping. 

  • Stanley Market
    At: Stanley Market Road, Stanley
    Open: 09:00-18:00
Markets in Kowloon

Ladies' Market: Considered a tourist trap, Ladies' Market sells bargain clothing and accessories including handbags, fake designer goods, sunglasses, jewellery, linen for the home, as well as some fruit and vegetables. In spite of the name there are items for men as well.  

  • Ladies' Market
    At
    : Tung Choi Street, Mongkok
    Open: 12:30-22:30.

Goldfish Market: Aquariums and ornamental and tropical fish are sold at the Goldfish Market. Goldfish are a popular symbol of good fortune. 

  • Goldfish Market
    At: Tung Choi Street, Mongkok
    Open: 10:00-21:00.

Flower Market: The flower market sells a variety of fresh cut flowers and plants; carnivorous plants, bamboos and potted plants. At the weekends there is a bigger selection of exotic plants, and orchids on sale. Shops in the area sell vases and flower arranging equipment. 

  • Flower Market
    At
    : Market Road, Mongkok
    Open: 07:00-19:30.

Temple Street Night Market: Probably the most famous market in the area, it begins in the afternoon and comes alive after dark; Cantonese opera can be heard in the evenings. Clothes, household goods, CDs, jewellery are all available from the jam-packed stalls. The fish and seafood stalls also sell take away snacks. Fortune tellers and herbalists work in the area. 

Markets in the New Territories

Yuen Po Street Bird Garden: This market sells bird-related paraphernalia from custom-made bird cages and bird food to grasshoppers. This market has become less busy since the threat of bird flu. 

  • Yuen Po Street Bird Garden
    At
    : Yuen Po Street, Mongkok
    Open: 07:00-20:00.

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