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Specialty Market Shopping in Hong Kong

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By Laura Acevedo, published Jul 30, 2008
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Do you want a unique shopping experience the next time you visit Hong Kong? If so, make sure to check out some of the interesting specialty markets that are more than mere shopping- they are entertainment!

Specialty Shopping Hong Kong's Jade Market

Hong Kong is a well known shopping destination for jade and the Jade Market is the best location to check out all of the different specialty items available in jade. The Chinese believe jade provides special protection for travelers and wards off evil spirits. You can find bargain jade earrings, expensive carvings, and beautiful jewelry. Most jade sold in the jade market is authentic, but to be certain, press the jade to your skin as authentic jade should feel cool to the touch. You can find the Jade specialty shopping market at the crossroads of Kansu and Battery streets in the Kowloon area of Hong Kong.

Specialty Shopping Hong Kong's Goldfish Market

The Chinese believe that properly positioned fish tanks in their homes is a source of good luck based on Feng Shui teachings. One of the best places to see all the varieties of fish used throughout Hong Kong is to check out the Gold fish Market. Filled with standard goldfish and more specialty varieties, the scene can be breathtaking. While transporting goldfish back from vacation may be a daunting thought, check out the wide selection of beautiful goldfish bowls to bring a bit of luck back from Hong Kong. The Goldfish Specialty Shopping Market can be found on Tung Choi Street in the Kowloon area of Hong Kong.

Specialty Shopping Hong Kong's Bird Street Garden

Specialty Market Shopping in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Skyline

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Takeaways
  • Find Jade, Goldfish, Flowers, Herbal Medicines, and more in Hong Kong's Specialty Markets
  • More than just shopping, the specialty markets provide entertainment and a cultural emersion
Did You Know?
Some interesting items such as powdered deer horn are used in traditional medicine tonics and can be purchased in Hong Kong's Herbal Medicine Market.
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