Tempt your fashion taste-buds during the Hong Kong Summer Temptations, launching 1 July to 21 September 2008; this annual event showcases the city's best boutiques and restaurants. Take advantage of the many discounts on offer and experience the city's Olympics buzz as it gears up to hosts the Equestrian events during the Olympics in August.
Some of the city's most famous and best-loved shopping areas are Central and Causeway Bay districts on Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and Mong-Kok districts on the other side of the harbor. Be sure to spend time in each area, they have their own unique personality with plenty to explore. We deeply understand different people have different needs for Hong Kong travel, so here we recommended some tour suggestions for you.
For Young Shoppers: Causeway Bay on Hong Kong Island has plenty of impressive boutiques perfect for the hip urbanites. The Island Beverley is a shopping centre full of great local designers. Larger shopping centers at Times Square and the Beverly Centre set the Causeway Bay perimeter and offer a large variety of shops and great eating options for whenever it's time to re-fuel. Top tip: try the Jade Garden's famous dumplings when your stomach starts to rumble.
For Nightlife Seekers: Lang Kwai Fong (near Central) is the place to head for cool bars, restaurants and bustling nightlife after a day of pounding the pavement. Rest your tired legs here, particularly good after a trip up to check out the stunning view from the Peak.
For Ladies: The Ladies Markets in Mong Kok are a great place to find that must-have present and hone your haggling skills. For something special, the brand name department stores in Kowloon like Lane Crawford are great for western sizing and amazing collection of designer labels. Shanghai Tang is a great store to visit for some unique, modern Asian designs. Kowloon's Granville Road is the place to go for outlet shopping.
Here is your chance to indulge in Shopping Hot picks and treat yourself to the latest hottest products from fashion & beauty, jewelry & watches as well as consumer electronics and authentic Chinese products. Restaurants around town will be serving up dining delights and special wine promotions to tempt visitor palates.
The city provides you with loads of fun and excitement as you experience Hong Kong's culture and heritage, enjoy the city's green side or take in a marvelous vista. The MTR with its comprehensive rail network is the best way to get around Hong Kong.
