Kids Clothing Hong Kong
Posted in Kids Clothes on 08/07/2008 12:37 pm by admin
Kids Clothing Hong Kong
Hong Kong With Your Family
We'd all love to spend weeks and weeks exploring an exotic city, but sadly most families only have a week or two a year when they can go on holiday together. Hong Kong is an ideal city to visit in a short period of time with your family, as there are lots of sights to keep you all busy.
The first stop should be the magnificent views you can see from the Star Ferry, originally the only way to cross from Hong Kong Island to Kowloon. It is an incredibly cheap and fun thing to do for the whole family and, if you get the chance, try to take the ferry in both the day and evening as both views of the city skyline are spectacular.
To get a different perspective on Hong Kong head to the top of Mount Victoria. Mount Victoria is the imposing mountain on Hong Kong Island, and luckily there is a tram to take you to what is locally known as 'the peak'. The tourist trade is big up there, so keep your little ones away from the souvenir shops if you can. Also, take a packed lunch as most eateries are expensive.
There are some nice walks on the peak as well, although they can be extensive. It is best to walk for some distance and then turn around, or you’ll find yourself being inundated by complaints from your kids. The walks are all paved so they are perfect for pushchairs.
Once you descend from the heights of the peak, the kids can let off some steam in Hong Kong Park. One of the entrances is just across the road from the base station of the tram. Hong Kong Park is the perfect place for a game of chase and to explore while mum and dad have a quiet stroll. One of the highlights for most kids is the fountain you can play in. This is especially popular in the heat of summer when children feel the need to get wet head to toe. So a good tip, if you are heading to Hong Kong Park, would be to pack a change of clothes for your wee ones.
Another highlight of Hong Kong Park are the innumerable small ponds. Each pond is packed full of carp and, would you believe, turtles!
Getting there needn’t be a stress either. To make it easier for your kids, book your flights to Hong Kong so that it leaves in the evening. This will give them a better chance of sleeping, and you a better chance of some movie watching, on the long-haul flight. As you can see, Hong Kong with your kids can be an exciting and interesting journey with lots to keep everyone entertained.
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Shopping at Hong Kong like walmart etc (online or store)?
Is there any good and reasonable shopping place at Hong kong for clothes.
I am looking for kids clothes. In US we have Walmart, Total ect. is there any similar store at Hong Kong ?
Is there any good and reliable website for shopping at Hong Kong ?
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Hong Kong is still known as an excellent destination for shopping, especially for goods from the Mainland. Prices are often comparably cheaper than Europe, North America, or Japan, especially since Hong Kong has no sales tax (VAT). Although Hong Kong prices are still expensive by regional standards, the choice and variety is a lot better than in most south-east Asian countries. Popular shopping items include consumer electronics, custom clothing, shoes, jewellery, expensive brand name goods, Chinese antiques, toys and Chinese herbs/medicine. There's also a wide choice of European clothing but prices are high.
Antiques: Head for Hollywood Road in Central. Here you will find a long street of shops with a wide selection of products that look like antiques. Some items are very good fakes, so you should only buy things that you like and always try and bargain on the price.
Books: Swindon Books is one of the oldest English language bookstores in Hong Kong. Its main branch is on Lock Road in Tsim Sha Tsui but it also has smaller branches in malls like the Ocean Terminal. Page One is a chain-bookstore with branches in Central, Festival Walk (Kowloon Tong) and Times Square (Causeway Bay) offering a wide range of English language and Chinese books. Dymocks is an Australian chain and has stores in the IFC, The Princes Building, and other locations. The Commercial Press has bookstores in many shopping malls. It has more Chinese titles than English ones but its prices tend to be a bit more reasonable than many other booksellers that specialise in English titles. The Commercial Press has a large store in Star House that has a decent collection of English titles.
Cameras: Avoid camera shops in tourist areas such as Tsim Sha Tsui, especially Victory Company. Instead, seek out one of the larger electronics shops along Sai Yeung Choi South Street in Mong Kok or Wan Chai Computer centre.
Chinese Art: Try Star House near the Star Ferry pier in Tsim Sha Tsui for more expensive items, otherwise buy from the street markets in Mong Kok.
Computers: The Wanchai Computer Centre is located above Wanchai MTR station and is worth a look for anybody seeking computers and computer accessories. Prices are reasonable and you may find a bargain. Don't be afraid to ask the seller to demonstrate to you that the product is in good working order.
Consumer Electronics: There are many small shops selling electronic goods but as a tourist you are advised to avoid such vendors unless you have the help and support of a local person. Major shops such as Broadway, Fortress or TaiLin are more reliable but may not provide you with the sort of of guarantee and after sales service as you would get in your home country.
Music and Film: HMV is a tourist-friendly store that sells a wide range of expensive products. For real bargains you should find your way into the smaller shopping centres where you will find small independent retailers selling CDs and DVDs at very good prices. Some shops sell good quality second hand products. Try the Oriental Shopping Centre on Wanchai Road for a range of shops and a taste of shopping in a more down-market shopping centre. Alternatively, brave the warren of CD and DVD shops inside the Sino Centre on Nathan Road between Mong Kok and Yau Ma Tei MTR stations.
Sports Goods: A good place to buy sportswear is close to Mong Kok MTR station. Try Fa Yuen Street and the roads around it for a wide range of shops selling sports wear (especially sports' shoes) - you could be spoilt for choice.
Tea: Buying good chinese tea is like choosing a fine wine and there are many tea retailers that cater for the connoisseur who is prepared to pay high prices for some of China's best brews. To sample and learn about Chinese tea you might like to find the Tea Museum which is located in Hong Kong Park in Central. Marks & Spencer caters for homesick Brits by supplying traditional strong English tea bags at a reasonable price.
Watches: Hong Kong people are avid watch buyers - how else can you show your wealth if you can't own a car and your home is hidden at the top of a tower-block? You will find a wide range of watches for sale in all major shopping areas. Prices vary and you should always shop around and try and bargain on prices. When you are in Tsim Sha Tsui you will probably be offered a "copy watch" for sale - just say no thanks.
Clothes: East Marina Square, South Horizons, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong for cheap clothes at great discount. South Horizon Plaza is where you can get cheap clothes and accessories that you can't afford elsewhere in Hong Kong at a low price. Its located at the south of Hong Kong Island side, facing the Aberdeen at the Island of Ap Lei Chau. Take M590 from Man Cheung Street, Hong Kong MTR/Airport Express station to The Oasis, South Horizons Drive. HK$6.5 & takes about 20-30 mins.
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