Shopping
Hong Kong is considered to be the shopping
capital of the world. Two factors translate this bold claim into
reality: firstly, all goods, other than alcohol and tobacco, are
tax-free. Secondly, there is an unparalleled concentration of high
quality goods and vigorous competition. Customer is king here, and
with credit card in hand you can rule a shopping empire like no
where else on earth. Best buys include electronic gadgets and
audio-visual gear like cameras and ipods; jewellery, especially
pieces using gold, jade and pearl, and wrist watches; and bespoke
clothing and haute couture. The contrast between the gleaming
modern stores and old-world markets gives variety and excitement to
a Hong Kong shopping experience. Don't miss Stanley Market's
historic fishing lanes, filled with vendors selling Chinese
handicrafts and silk creations (a great place to buy gifts and
souvenirs!) Yuen Po Street's melodious Bird Garden is a magnet for
songbird owners while Hong Kong's Flower Market is a bright and
busy scene that makes for wonderful photo opportunities. If you
have any problems, queries or disputes, hang on to your receipts
and call the Consumer Council Hotline on +852 2929 2222 for
assistance.
