Shopping in Hong Kong
not all glitz and glamour
When in Hong Kong, spend some time checking out what this bustling city has in store for the curious at heart. For those of you wanting to literally ‘shop till you drop’, then you’ve certainly picked the best place.
Elements
Explore the brilliance of this shopping mall which was established on the five Chinese elements. In turn, one could easily lose track of time as this facility is renowned for its wide array of fashion, lifestyle, dining, beauty and entertainment outlets that give off an air of modernity within.
Times Square
Bringing you the world under one roof; the Times Square shopping centre which is situated within easy reach of Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong is your excuse to satisfying your every craving. Boasting of over 200 brands spread out across its 16 floors, the mall takes you through lines of jewellery, electronics and of course clothing boutiques before tempting you to try out its eateries that serve a mix of Asian delicacies.
Sogo Mall
Causeway Bay’s Sogo Mall breathes ‘Japanese’ from start to finish. Here, you may pick and choose from handy watches, nifty electronics and some sweetmeats that include candies and cakes from the ‘land of the rising sun.’ Choosing from among the budget hotels in Wan Chai to be at will be an excellent way to begin exploring the mall and its surrounds.
Temple Street Night Market
The Temple Street Night Market is more about the experience and less about the shopping. Considered a good way to get accustomed with local traditions, visitors will be able to savour succulent sea crab dishes from some of the food outlets before trying their hand at bargaining for gadgets of all shapes and sizes. Also, a good time to head out would be after 8.00 p.m.