City: Hong Kong
Top Things to do in Hong Kong
Top Restaurants in Hong Kong
What to do and see in Hong Kong, China: The Best Shopping
Delectable dim sum, floating islands, and a one-of-a-kind skyline are just some of Hong Kong’s unique features. Get an eyeful of traditional Chinese architecture in Ngong Ping village, then take the tram to the tippity-top of Victoria Peak for unparalleled views. The rocks and gentle hills of Nan Lian Garden will bring you inner peace, as will a calming cup of tea in a Stanley café. Become one with everything at the Chi Lin Nunnery, a serene Buddhist complex.
Restaurants in Hong Kong
1. Stanley Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2,029 reviews
This historic street market on the city's serene south coast is as popular with locals as it is with tourists. Go here for souvenirs like lacquerware, embroidered tablecloths, prints and paintings.
Reviewed By 521maryh - Cavan, Ireland
We stumbled on the markets in a visit to the beach on a recent trip. We fell In love with the whole area. On the day we went mid week all was quiet and beautiful. Swimming restaurants etc were excellent. We headed for the markets in the evening and had we known they were as good as they were we would have gone earlier. Great selection of stalls and some lovely art work, Preferred them to Ladies Market. The stall holders themselves were friendly and not too intense. Would highly recommend.
2. Hollywood Road
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 287 reviews
Reviewed By Creighton_rw - Lincoln, United Kingdom
Would definitely recommend visiting PMQ on weekends, cool independent shops, restaurants and sometimes a market inside. Nice place to just grab a picnic table and hang out as well. Lots of other sights along the road as well including a Chinese temple
3. Fa Yuen Street Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 206 reviews
Reviewed By jessie1970 - Melbourne, Australia
Only returning yesterday ,my daughter & Grandaughter had the most wonderful time so many bargains, they got everything, possible...so much stuff to see & the barging is the best loved it..
4. Lei Yu Mun Fish Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By sv336 - Detroit, United States
There are quite a few places in HK where one can pick loads of live fish (seafood) from countless aquarium bins and get it prepared and served on the spot. Unlike those popular places on Lantau or in Sai Kung, this is definitely not a tourist trap, so decide for yourself if you want to go to a staged show or work to get some experience for yourself. The easiest path to get there would be taking a Kowloon taxi from your hotel or nearest MTR to the corner of Shung Shun and Lei Yue Mun Path Taxi stand (don't expect them to know where that is - other than the Airport, HK taxi drivers always look at you like if they hear of the place you need to go to for 1st time in their life). Surprisingly, the place is very close to the HK center, more so than Sai Kung, with Lantau being a day trip away. Check out the google street view, and see how you navigate from the taxi stand into the paths along the water (and back). You'll walk pass countless fish stores where people wave you in - check them all out and decide what you like, keep in mind, there are lots of those till you reach the end of the walkway. The idea is you buy live seafood and they take it to one of the restaurants where the stuff will be cooked for you, and there you can order things like wine and/or whisky. So, you basically have to check out the restaurants and the seafood stands separately and pick the combination you like. People speak reasonable English and generally are pretty friendly - there are no loads of tourists out there like in the popular places.This makes the experience more real. Be sure to negotiate a deal on the seafood you buy - there is no fixed Walmart price out there, although, generally, locals do not negotiate much. What you negotiate is an assurance you're not being taken for a fool too far
5. 1881 Heritage
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 469 reviews
Reviewed By Leonhkny - Hong Kong, China
1881 Heritage is a nicely preserved historic building in Tsim Sha Tsui. It is now an upscale arcade with some nice restaurants. The Lunar New Year decoration is lovely.
6. Flower Market Road
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 544 reviews
Reviewed By Teeque100 - Hampshire, United Kingdom
I adore flowers especially orchids so this market was the icing on the cake. Hundred and hundred of bouquets, orchids, bonsai. Everything you can imagine from roses chrysanthemums(another of my favourites) lilies.sunflowers to the rare and unusual. The smells are out of this world. My daughter and I visited on the first day of the Chinese New Year exhibition. it was jammed packed with people and plants A beautiful day of aaaah’s and oooooh’s
7. Pacific Place
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 337 reviews
Luxury and modernity meet at this stylish mall connected to the Admiralty MTR subway station. Tenants mix luxury labels with haute homewares, organic toiletries, and jewelry stores.
Reviewed By 63jvd - Pampanga Province, Philippines
HKG Central area peaceful because demonstrations are scheduled n announced ... the great hall is still full of all kinds of foodstuff as well as the supermarket... stores are open still shining with Christmas decors
8. Langham Place
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 595 reviews
This funky modern mall is an air-conditioned oasis in Mongkok. Free WiFi, free parking, and long opening hours set it apart.
Reviewed By butterflydiva7 - Wexford, Ireland
This shopping mall was attached to the hotel we stayed in whilst visiting Hong Kong The MTR station is on the lowest level of the mall It houses many shops and restaurants Great place to visit
9. Stanley
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3,040 reviews
Stanley is very different to other parts of Hong Kong, or completely different from what you think about Hong Kong. Stanley, located at the southern of Hong Kong island, is much more relaxed with beaches, hills and coves. You will find the western atmosphere in this small Chinese town.
Reviewed By Mairwen1
Many tourists only get as far as the famous Stanley Markets but if you explore just a little further, Stanley also has a couple of good beaches, a lively waterfront promenade with a stretch of bars and restaurants, Ma Hang Park and historic buildings like Blake Pier, the colonial police station and Murray House as well as several temples. In particular Ma Hang Park gets largely overlooked but it has easy, short hiking trails and boardwalks that lead you past coastal views and the Pak Tai and Kwun Yum temples. Entry is free. Stanley is an excellent half day trip. Several Citybus buses run directly there from the Central bus terminus at Exchange Square (6, 6A, 6X and 260). They run regularly and take between 30 – 50 minutes. Taxis are reasonably inexpensive (about $80HKD) but if you have the time, it is well worth taking the bus. Sit upstairs on the double-decker to get the most out of the scenic trip as the bus hurtles around the narrow winding coastline road, past Repulse Bay and Deepwater Bay. Kids will enjoy this and at times, it’s not unlike an amusement park ride, especially if you have the front seats at the top. If you have a full day to explore, then you might like to get off at Repulse Bay, have a quick look around and continue onto Stanley.
10. Elements (Mall)
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 365 reviews
This upmarket mall is designed around the five Chinese elements, with zones for luxury shopping, beauty and lifestyle, fashion, dining, and entertainment. Expats flock to its outdoor bars.
Reviewed By eteo232 - Sydney, Australia
Gosh, this is one MegaMall that you can shop till you drop! Everything you need is likely here. Even the high speed rail to China can be boarded here! Very clean, very modern. But because it is also a very touristy area, expect prices to be a bit steep of course. Nonetheless, a good place to beat the heat in the summer!
