赤柱的集市
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Hong Kong Disneyland - Mickey and Minnie dressing up are welcoming tourists home and abroad to the fantastic Hong Kong Disneyland!
Dolphins' leaping gracefully for joy at Hong Kong Ocean Park .
Built along the Victoria Harbor , Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre with the flying sea-bird like sculptural curved roof has become one of Hong Kong amazing landmarks.
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Huangdaxian Temple is the most popular Buddhist sanctuary in Hong Kong.
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Stanley Market Overview & Map Weather Transportation Information
The street is a typical example of a traditional old open-air market in Hong Kong and has since become a major tourist attraction, well known for its bargains. Many of the stalls or shops in Stanley Market sell Hong Kong souvenirs as well as clothing - particularly silk garments and traditional Chinese dress - toys, ornaments, luggage, souvenirs, and Chinese arts and crafts. The market grew out of Chek Chu Tsuen, a village nearby. There are a variety of restaurants along the seafront too.
A little bit about the history
Stanley's Chinese name is Chek Chu, and it was the largest settlement on Hong Kong Island when the British arrived in the mid-19th century. The town's English name is after Lord Stanley, a Briton who held the grand title of Secretary of State for War and the Colonies.
A census in 1841 recorded 4350 people living on HK Island (at least 2000 more lived on boats) - around 2000 of them were Stanley residents. Then, too, there was a "very good bazaar," though it evidently supplied sea-faring people; large fleets of fishing boats berthed at Chek Chu. Like the sailing junks on many a market stall painting, Stanley's fishing boats are long gone. But you can find echoes of the old fishing village, and even enjoy relative tranquility on busy days, by exploring away from the main visitor areas.
Pleasant shopping
Shopping in Stanley Market is after all the main reason you go to Stanley - be aware that though the market is busy and interesting place to buy things it is of course mainly for tourists. Therefore take due care that what you are buying is correct and not a cheapie made for tourists.
What to buy
Stanley Market is the place to find silk garments, sportswear, art, Chinese costume jewellery, other souvenirs and a host of fantastic bargains. And when the shopping is done, you can relax at one of the area's pleasant beaches set in sheltered, sandy coves. One is a favorite destination for Hong Kong's windsurfers. Stanley village also offers an appetizing range of restaurants and snack bars.
Getting around
A trip to Stanley would not be complete without a stop at Stanley Plaza which comprises a six-storey shopping centre featuring shops and restaurants. Right next to it is Village Square which serves as a multi-functional outdoor performance venue. Adjacent to that is Murray House - a former British army officer's quarters and the oldest example of Western architecture. It was dismantled in 1982 and put back together again - brick by brick.
Another colonial building worth a visit is the Old Stanley Police Station, one of the oldest surviving police stations in Hong Kong. This landmark was built in 1859. Other sightseeing attractions include an interesting 18th century Tin Hau Temple, huddles of charming cottages and palatial country homes on the village slopes.
The nearby Stanley Main Street offers many larger restaurants, both Western and Chinese, and is a popular spot to see and be seen on the weekends.
Stanley Market Highlights
Shopping Street
Wangfujing Walking Street
Tunxi Ancient Street
Nanjing Road- Shopping Heaven on Xujiahui Street
Barkhor Street
Foreign Tourist Street
West Street- Liulichang Culture Street
Central Street
Hefang Street
Grand Bazaar- Panjiayuan Collection Market
- Quanyechang Bazaar
- Dongtai Road Antique Market
- Shopping on Fuzhou Road
- Kaili Sunday Market
- Wai Chai
- Moslem Street
Shiban Street
Kundu Bar Street- Lhasa Carpet Factory
- Shuyuanmen Street
- Fishermans Wharf
- Ancient Culture Street
- Pudong New Area
- Yandang Road Bar Street
Kashgar Bazaar
Jinli Street
Tian Xia Shua Du- Xi'an Antique Market
- Stanley Market
Binhai Road
Chunxi Road- Senado Square
- Nanshi Food Street
Xintiandi Area- Wenbaozhai Tourist Shopping Center
- Red Market
Stanley Market FAQ & Travelers's Tips
- When is the best time to shop in Hong Kong?
- Top ten tips for shopping in Hong Kong
- Beware of fake products
- Watch your belongings
- Don't wanna get ripped off? Take a look at these bargain tips.
- Before you leave the mall, make sure you have done this.
- Can I get a refund if I don't like what I just bought anymore?
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When is the best time to shop in Hong Kong?
Summer is possibly the best time to shop in Hong Kong as incredible deals are offered during the annual Hong Kong Shopping Festival. The massive sales draw shoppers from all over Asia every year.
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Top ten tips for shopping in Hong Kong
1, Compare Prices
Check the price of the item you want to buy in your home country first. When you arrive in Hong Kong you should check out some of the larger department stores or reputable dealers for your product. You can't start bargaining until you know how much you should be paying.
2, Understand the Exchange Rate
This may sound simple, but one of the main reasons for tourists getting ripped-off in Hong Kong is because they don't know the exchange rate - make sure you do.
3, Know the Product
Know exactly what you want to buy. Which features do you want, accessories, model. Again, looking around in your home country and at reputable stores in Hong Kong means you'll have some honest advice.
4, Choose Your Shop Carefully.
The Hong Kong Tourism Board has a Quality Control Scheme that vets shops on pricing, honesty and a host of other attributes - these shops generally don't offer bargains but are reputable. Unless you are confident of price and product, you should also avoid shops that don't clearly display the price of an item.
5, Shop Around
If you're determined to go bargain hunting, shop around. Hong Kong salespeople are notoriously aggressive when negotiating, however the ball is in your court, if you don't like the salesperson or the price quoted is to high, move on to the next store.
6, Check the Product
Hong Kong shops have an undeserved reputation for using switch and bait tactics, this involves showing you one product but placing an inferior item in the box. This practice is not widespread, nevertheless you need to make sure what you think you're buying is what you leave the store with.
7, Compatibility
Ensure compatibility. Check the voltage and broadcast of any item you want to buy.
8, Warranty
Make sure the product has an international warranty. This can be a problem with 'Parallel Imports', these products are usually brought into Hong Kong by someone other than the official importer, and are often electronic items. Although cheap, their warranty is usually void.
9, Beware of Bootlegs
There are plenty of bootleg and illegal products on Hong Kong's streets, which police usually turn a blind eye to, however if you are found with these at customs, they are subject to confiscation and you possibly to conviction.
10, Last Call
If you're in dispute, call the Consumer Council Hotline on 2929 2222 for assistance, you can also approach uniformed hawker police who patrol markets. -
Beware of fake products
Hong Kong is flooded with fakes, or copies as they are known here, from handbags to teabags, everything is produced in China, shipped over the border and sold at rock-bottom prices. Fakes and copy products at Mongkok Ladies Market are on offer openly. We dont endorse buying copy produce, and if you do, youll have no recourse if something goes wrong, which it often does.
The main copies on offer at the Ladies Market are fake watches or fake handbags, both of which can be made to order, and are usually of extremely good value. However, remember what you are doing is illegal and raids at the Ladies Market are rare but not unheard of, and if something is faulty, refunds certainly are unheard of.
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Watch your belongings
Hong Kong is a very full city and especially on busy places a Walhalla for pickpocketers. So, hold on tight to your belongings and don't leave your purse on a visible place (like your trousers' backpocket). If you go from Hong Kong on a tour to one of the neighboring Chinese towns, be prepared to see poverty in the real. Little children with big dark eyes, dressed in extremely old and dirty cloths will beg and you have to be pretty strong to say 'no'.
Tip: if you plan this ahead, take old toys and other things from home as gifts and you will see smiles that you will never forget!
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Don't wanna get ripped off? Take a look at these bargain tips.
Many people rave about the shopping in Hong Kong, and by the way they are right to do so. With this in mind, you need to be aware that not all is as it seems. There are legitimate bargains to be found but you need to be careful what you buy. Items like watches and designer brands are only going to be a bargain if you buy them from the outlet which officially sells them like those outlet shops in the only outlet mall in Hong Kong - Citygate Outlets. 'Get your CK Jeans from a CK outlet. Common sense perhaps but many people seemed to get lured in to buying the cheap rip-off copies.' The best deals to be had are on arts and crafts, unbranded clothes and alike. Temple Street Night market is a great place to grab such bargains and offers a more comfortable experience given that it is running at (you guessed it) night time. Stanley Market is another goodie but is a considerable distance away. Both are reachable on short excursions organized by most of the tour operators, and your hotels are often able to advise on where the best local operators work. Hong Kong is literally laden with small markets and stalls. Its great fun to haggle and expected, but please keep in mind that some times you are bartering over a matter of pennies.
After reading these tips for bargaining, now you can go in the street and review you lesson in real 'shopping battlefield'.
The kinds of things to look for would be 5 silk ties for 1/$1.50 (HK$13), Paintings for the same, Trousers, shorts, skirts, dresses and shirts for a 2/$3's. Suits are definitely available for low prices. Seasoned travelers suggest that you stick to the Chinese Tailors in the shopping centers and do your deals with them. Do not try to save a few pennies by using backstreet shops (which you are taken to by the high street representatives hanging around on most corners). Whilst looking, try to meet the tailor. Generally they are close by. The best deals here are on suits sitting on the peg which they just need to adjust. Start your haggling at between HK$450-500 and don't pay more than HK$1000 for a reasonable material (one which when crushed in your hand doesn't show creases or folds when you let it go, and one that feels quite light - as a basic rule of thumb!). Any more and you are not getting a bargain.
Peddlers you are not interested in can still be quite intense. A polite but firm 'No' is more than enough to display that you are not interested. You might be pleased to hear that HK Police are in force in the bigger markets, plain clothed and in pairs (distinguishable when you look for them), and this acts as a great deterrent for most petty thieves. You should always remain alert and always have your bags and wallets in safe positions. Always check your wallet if you are bumped in to or brushed passed. Again, this is common sense but it is better to keep reminding yourself.
The markets can be great fun, and if you are looking for bargains, these are the places to shop. Some good markets are: Ladies' Market (full of replicas and cheap and sometimes cheerful accessories) in bustling Mong Kok; Stanley Market for more touristy kitschy stuff (think little purses with Chinese embroidery) plus clothing outlets and linens (then have a bite with a view at the slew of places nearby); Fa Yuen Street in Prince Edward/Mong Kok for cheap, trendy gal's clothes and shoes (but you have to be a US size 0-2 to fit into anything). For antique accessories and more Chinese kitsch (low quality, but sometimes cool jade pendants, Mao posters) go to Lascar Row in Sheung Wan (known locally as 'More Lore Gai'), a short walk from Sheung Wan MTR. -
Before you leave the mall, make sure you have done this.
Check Your Receipts. You should always get a sales receipt (street stalls sometimes do not provide them). Check to ensure that all details and verbal agreements are fully listed on the sales receipt. Make sure the product details listed match the product you have bought.
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Can I get a refund if I don't like what I just bought anymore?
Members of the Travel Industry Council of HK (TICHK) promise a refund if tourists are not satisfied with the goods within two weeks. For more information, please call the TICHK at +852 2807-0707.
On the back side of Hong Kong Island, Stanley Market is a beehive of tiny shops selling all things Chinese. As well as being jam-packed with restaurants, it's a pleasant place for strolling around, with temples and a small beach among the highlights.
