Hong Kong’s towering skyline, vibrant culture along with traditional cuisines and the budding modern culture allures travellers from across the globe. Controlled by People’s Republic of China, is an autonomous region and is hailed as a shopper’s hot spot. The alleyways are enclosed by the glitzy high rises, and the place has emerged as a vital business hub. Numerous international brands have opened their outlets and arrays of products ranging from electronics, clothes, jewellery and luggage are all on a display. Apart hassle free shopping experience and galleries dealing in Asian and antique arts are in ample.
Bargaining – May Not the Best Option
Frankly speaking, bargaining is the story of past in Hong Kong, with glitzy mall lavished with international brands. Though many travellers those who had visited the destination advice that it is possible to bargain on individually owned shops. But now days bargaining might not prove to be the best options, mostly in cases of electronic items. You may able to bring the price half down, but the item may be missing vital components. Avail attractive and low coast holiday package to Hong Kong and experience all by yourself.
Be Well Informed
The golden rule, no matter what you are out there for shopping the best thing is to visit numerous shops and check the price of that particular product in the market. Sometime shoppers try to charge extra for certain product that do not carry price tags. Especially the markets around the area of Tsim Sha Tsui, is famous for their electronic good, but many of them do not carry price goods.
Warranty and Guarantee
Be sure that the goods which you are purchasing should carry an international warranty and guarantee. Many products in Hong Kong have the warrantee that is, valid there only, but if the product is from a well know brand you can exchange the warranty card and can get a one for your country. Wide range of customized group tour packages is available at TravelDuniya.
Antiques Hunting
The destination is famous for antique shopping and tourists can see numerous shops displaying various Chinese antique pieces. But for serious buyers reputed and well established auction shops are the best way to avoid themselves from getting cheated. The authentic paintings are sold through the licensed auction houses and most of the reputed auction houses are lined up along the Wyndham St and Hollywood Rd in Central and Sheung Wan. People looking for the famous traditional old Chinese handicraft they had to head towards the emporiums.
Merchandise
The playing field is divided for the luxury and high end brands, head towards the lavish malls such as IFC, Times Square in Causeway Bay, or Harbour City in Tsim Sha Sui. The Horizon Plaza, Ap Lei Chau, selling Parda items at discounted rates during the offseason. Apart there are local designers, who have opened their outlets, selling some cool stuffs. For those looking for some more affordable clothing are the individual shops and local brands like Giordano. People looking out for cheap and affordable clothes, Granville Road in Tsim Sha Tsui, and Cheung Sha Wan Road in Sham Shui Po are their desirable location.
Electronic and Computers
Best place to buy latest electronics goods and digital gadgets, but beware of the shopkeepers selling you second hand electronic items. The price may vary according to the brand, Wan Chai and the malls in the Sham Shui Po are the recommend places to buy your favourite electronic item.
Luggage and Leather Goods
Big names such as Louis Vuitton, Rimowa and Samsonite all here, the indigenous and locally produced products dealing in leather and luggage are also a best option to explore. Apart high quality of outdoor equipment, has in turn resulted in the proliferation of outdoor products selling shops.
Cameras and Watches
The best place to buy branded camera is the Stanley Street. It is advisable to buy a camera with a price tag, don’t get attractive buy small shoppers selling cheap camera without a price tag. Every big watch brand is available from Rolex to high standard diving watches.
Jewellers
The best option to buy it from a certify shops, as they will also give you a product authenticity certificate. If you are not sure then limit yourself to a small shopping. Jade Market, Yau Ma Tei is tempting, but try to control all shopping senses. Book Hong Kong and Macau holiday package and travel to the hot shopping spot.
