Mongkok is located in the Yau Tsim Mong District, on the western side of the Kowloon Peninsula. It is the beating heart of Kowloon. The small area is teaming with shoppers at all hours of the day. It is also welcoming of tourists with readily available entertainment, dining, sightseeing and hotels in Kowloon. Hong Kong offers many unique experiences but if you want to shop like a local, Mongkok is where you should be headed. There is plenty of street food to be sampled; the best local sweets are sold out of small family run eateries that are found around town. The Dorsett Mongkok, Hong Kong offers affordable accommodation in the heart of the all the hustle and bustle.

Brave the crowds to do some shopping of your own or simply marvel at the sea of shoppers making their way from one stall to another. Here you will find everything imaginable for sale at bargain prices. Head to one of Hong Kong’s most popular shopping venues, Ladies’ Market found on Tung Choi Street. All the vendors here are women and the market sells mainly clothing and accessories for women. You will also find souvenirs, toys and trinkets; the market is open from evening late into the night. The Temple Street Night Market on Temple Street sells clothes, wristwatches, jewellery and other items for men. You will also find entire streets or sections of streets dedicated to one item: Sai Yeung Choi Street sells electronics along with women’s cosmetics and accessories. Flower Market Road, as the name suggests, sells exotic and unusual flowers and plants. Sports equipment and brands like Adidas and Nike are sold along Fa Yuen Street, which is located near the Ladies’ Market. When you tire of haggling at the street markets head to Langham Place, one of the many malls that give you air-conditioned comfort while you shop.

Fritzjames Stephen is a travel writer, who writes content based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life. Google+