Hong Kong is an administrative region in China, located on the Kowloon Peninsula and 260 nearby islands. It is one of the largest financial centers not only in Asia, but throughout the world.
About 7.3 million people live permanently in Hong Kong, and several million travelers visit it annually. Tourism has become one of Hong Kong's main sources of income, so a large number of different hotels, museums, amusement parks and shopping centers have been built throughout the administrative district.
Hong Kong can be called an ideal place for shopping. Many come here for this very reason. The assortment of goods in stores is very large, and prices are relatively lower than in Russia or any other country. This can be explained by the fact that most goods are not taxed. In this city you can buy everything from clothing to cars. Reviews of Hong Kong shopping centers are the most positive: the courtesy and professionalism of the staff, the well-thought-out infrastructure are noted.
Specially organized excursions are popular. On them, an experienced local guide tells guests of the city about all the intricacies of shopping and shows inexpensive shopping centers in Hong Kong.
City plaza
One of the largest shopping centers in Hong Kong is City Plaza. Its size is really impressive: at 6 levels there are about two hundred shops with different goods, a lot of restaurants, several cinemas and many other entertainments. On the territory of the City Plaza there are even clubs and an ice rink that operates all year round. This Hong Kong shopping center can be an ideal place for a great vacation, because you can spend the whole day here.
The price range of goods sold is very wide. Here are located boutiques of popular mass-market brands (for example, Zara, H&M and others), as well as more expensive ones (Marc Jacobs).
According to tourists' reviews, City Plaza is also interesting from a gastronomic point of view: there are several dozen cafes and restaurants in the shopping center where you can try Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, Italian dishes.
The mall is located at 18 Tai Koo Shing Road. It is easily accessible by any means of transport, whether it be the metro, bus or taxi. If you rent a room in a hotel nearby (this should not be a problem, since there are many hotels nearby), then you can get there on foot.
All this makes Plaza City one of the best shopping centers in Hong Kong.
Elements
Another popular mall in Hong Kong is Elements. It is located in the magnificent building of the International Commerce Center (International Commercial Center) - a skyscraper of 118 floors, officially considered the highest in the whole city and one of the top 5 tallest buildings in the world. The shopping center occupies the lowest floors, as it is most convenient for buyers. One of the entrances is located directly underground, so the easiest way to get here is by metro (Kowloon station).
It also houses shops with goods for every taste and budget. The shopping center occupies a huge area, and, according to visitors, even on the weekend there is no sensation of crowds and overcrowding.
After shopping, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the city from a height of 400 meters. To do this, you need to climb one of the 30 elevators to the hundredth floor, where the observation deck is located. Entrance ticket costs 168 Hong Kong dollars (1,300 rubles), time spent unlimited.
Harbor city
Harbor City is a fairly expensive shopping center in Hong Kong, filled with boutiques of luxury brands. Mostly they buy watches, bags and various jewelry, but there are also shops of clothes, shoes, cosmetics, toys and electronics. It is easy to get lost in this shopping center, so if shopping time is limited, it is recommended to make an approximate list of planned purchases before visiting, otherwise it is likely to spend a whole day here without choosing anything.
After all the purchases are made, you can dine in one of the restaurants.
Visitors note that it is a pleasure to simply walk around the Harbor City building. For convenience, there are signs everywhere that show the location of all stores. If you have any questions, you can always go to one of the many information desks and ask the administrator for help.
Hong Kong City Shopping Center Address: Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon.
Lee gardens
Another Hong Kong shopping center located in a skyscraper is Lee Gardens. The building called Hysan Place is much lower than the International Commercial Center, and consists of only 36 floors, but still impresses with its appearance.
Like Elements, Lee Gardens Mall is located on the lowest floors. You can enter from the Causeway Bay metro station.
There are boutiques of almost all popular brands, ranging from affordable to more expensive: Dior, Gucci, Louis Vitton, as well as many Japanese brands of clothing and accessories. Several floors are leased by the Apple Store.
It is recommended to visit a three-level bookstore where you can buy newspapers, magazines and books, as well as delicious Chinese tea - visitors to the mall often mention it in their reviews. Then you can dine at one of the restaurants in the huge food court area.
The one
Many tourists call The One one of the most atypical shopping centers in Hong Kong. On the 29 floors of the complex is located almost everything you need for shopping and just have a good time. In addition to many different shops and eateries, there is a cinema. In order to visit it, it is not necessary to speak Chinese, as many films are shown with English subtitles.
On the top floor there is a restaurant, which is also called a shopping center. Visitors' feedback about the institution is the most positive: there is quick service, a pleasant atmosphere and delicious food, and the most attractive aspect is the gorgeous panoramic view of the whole of Hong Kong.
The building of this shopping center is quite narrow, so in the evenings, when a lot of people gather here, it can be a bit crowded. In order to make shopping comfortable, it is recommended to visit The One in the morning or afternoon on weekdays.
Shopping Center Address: 100 Nathan Road.
iSQUARE
Not far from The One, at 63-67 Nathan Road, is located the iSQUARE shopping center, which can also be entered directly from the metro station. Compared to most other complexes, it is small - only 7 floors.
The cinema in this shopping center is one of the largest in the city.
ISQUARE's visitor reviews are mainly about food courts. The cafes and restaurants located here serve mainly a variety of Asian dishes: Chinese, Japanese and Korean. At lunch, you can enjoy beautiful views from the panoramic windows.
On one of the lower floors there is a large supermarket where you can buy food. Prices are quite affordable, and a couple of hours before the store closes, goods are sold at great discounts.
Citygate Outlets Mall
This 3-story mall is popular because of its convenient location. It is located near the airport at 20 Tat Tung Road. Many Hong Kong guests spend time here waiting for their flight, leaving their suitcases in a luggage room.
Customers speak of Citygate Outlets Mall as an outlet with a diverse range of products (from Armani to Puma) at affordable prices. Here you can buy branded items cheaper than in branded stores. If you get to this outlet during the off-season sale, then discounts can be about 50-60 percent.