subject: Experience Retail Haven In The Shopping Mecca Hong Kong [print this page] Renowned as Asias fashion capital, Hong Kong can be considered what Paris is to Europe and what New York is to North America. Stock-full of luxury brands and globally recognized labels sleek and chic as its manicured streets, this island nations mallscape is the envy of the Orient. And rightfully so, the must-visit malls and shopping complexes in the city are overwhelming to say the least, but the must stop supermalls include The Peak Tower, Times Square, WTC More and Pacific Place. Other highlights include The Peak Galleria, APITA and the New World Centre while Sogo Hong Kong, Elements, The Sincere, Tsim Sha Tsui Centre and China Hong Kong City are equally enticing with their expansive collection of exclusive brands and luxury goods.
Vibrant street markets are also treasure troves for bargain hunters who are looking to enhance their shopping experience with a little bit of culture and mayhem thrown in. The Tung Choi Street Ladies' Market is ideal for womens/mens clothing, accessories, handbags and toys while the Temple Street Night Market sells everything from consumer electronics such as watches to electronic fare, stationary, CDs, luggage and clothing. Exquisite silks and Chinese art and crafts are available at the always crowded Stanley Market while the stalls at Jardines Crescent on the other hand are stocked to the brim with hair accessories, household ware, tropical flowers, mobile phone paraphernalia and womens wear.
Chinese authenticities are also found in Hong Kong for those who wish to see take a closer look at the countrys cultural heritage in the form of its food, medicines, art and antiques. The dried seafood street Des Voeux Road West is one such locale where one finds traditional Chinese medicines available alongside dried seafood of every imaginable variety while Herbal Medicine Street in Ko Shing offers natural remedies for all aches and pains. Those in search of ginseng and birds nests should head down to Wing Lok Street and Bonham Strand West which are together dubbed Ginseng and Bird's Nest Street where speciality stores are found in abundance. Wooden crafts, silk wear; jade and fine embroideries are available along Hollywood Road along Upper Lascar Road where ancient Chinese antiques are also for sale alongside other quaint curios.
Located in the centre of Tsimshatsui in idyllic Kowloon, it is hard to think of any 5 star luxury hotels that surpass The Langham in Hong Kong. Less than 45 minutes from Hong Kong International Airport this elegant establishment is a conveniently situated rest that lives up to the high standards set by Langham hotels worldwide.
by: Pushpitha Wijesinghe
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