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Shopping Holiday in Hong Kong – Shop Till You Drop In Retail Heaven

ipank — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:18:03 +0000

Hong Kong is never quite what you expect. If it’s a piece of Singapore in China or a financial hub that moves at a frenzied pace, you will definitely find it here but that’s not all. Hong Kong defies definition because of the diversity of its multicultural population and the many layers of vibrancy they add to the skyscraper adorned landscape. This diversity and vitality is also visible in one of its favourite pastimes: retail therapy. Renowned worldwide as a shopper’s Mecca Hong Kong is truly an “everything under one sky’’ sort of retail experience. Hong Kong Island is of course the home base of the nation’s premier malls such as Causeway Bay which houses super department stores including the World Trade Centre, Island Beverley, Times Square, The Lee Gardens, Fashion Island, Lee Theatre Plaza and Lee Garden Two while in Wan Chai Spring Garden Lane and a host of local markets are located. Some of the must-visit super malls in Hong Kong Island include those in Admiralty which specialize in mainly luxury brands and exclusive items while the Lane Crawford department store and Pacific Place are also worth the time. The city’s Central District is home to some of the most luxurious shopping venues of all, including The Galleria, The Landmark, the IFC Mall, Alexandra House and Prince’s Building where atriums and marble surfaces create a fantastic shopping atmosphere. Those on the lookout for antiques should head down to Hollywood Road and professional and wannabe photographers will find a wide range of wares on Stanley Street. Test your haggling skills in the busy sidewalks down Sheung Wan, Li Yuen Street East and West. Kowloon is another retail paradise with Park Lane Shopper’s Boulevard and trendy Nathan Road. Other hotspots include Cheung Sha Wan Road Fashion Street and Apuli Street where consumer electronics and accessories reign supreme. Popular shopping centres in Kowloon include Elements, Harbour City and Festival Walk which is sprawled out across one million square feet. Sham Shui Po is ideal for gadget fanatics while the Golden Shopping Centre is a treasure trove for IT enthusiasts. The local markets in Kowloon are also not to be missed as they offer much more than fancy goods, local delicacies in a cultural exchange that will be as memorable as the bargains. Tourists and locals alike frequent the Temple Street Market, Fa Yuen Street Market and the famed Ladies Market while the Jade Market houses over 500 stalls full of idyllic souvenirs made of the precious material. Those in search of local flavour should also check out the Goldfish Market in Tung Choi Street and the Flower Market Road in Mongkok where fresh flowers are abundantly available. The Citygate Outlets Mall offer mind-boggling bargains and discounts throughout the year while other highlights in Lantau include the SkyPlaza and the Hong Kong SkyMart. Shopping in downtown Macau is also a shopaholic’s dream come true as it is the go to locale for those luxury items. Home to one of the largest Louis Vuitton outlets on the globe, Coloane Island also hosts several colourful shopping areas and markets while jewellery connoisseurs should go to Taipa Village while Taipa Island offers global brands at duty free rates. Tsim Sha Tsui in Macau’s Outer Harbour is another must-see locale where furniture antiques and well-known brands are available at affordable prices. Often compared to Bond Street in London the area is a Mecca for those with a flair for style and bargaining. The Langham Hotels group provides some of the best accommodation and the finest 5 star luxury hotels in the island. Ideally appointed The Langham is synonymous with class, comfort and great service.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

Deals to Steal in Shopper’s Paradise Hong Kong

ipank — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:11:56 +0000

When one walks along the Time Square style city centres of Hong Kong itâs easy to forget that one is indeed in Asia and in an island that is inherently Chinese. Despite its miniscule size, this island nation is a global heavy weight when it comes to booming enterprises, financial prowess and tourism. Spread out over 1100 square kilometers itâs not difficult to understand its appeal. Itâs compact, easily accessible and itâs got it all. If thereâs one thing Honk Kong is known for, itâs the nationâs insatiable appetite for shopping and branded goods. With itsâ sky scraping malls and acre wide department stores, one could call the entire country one big shopperâs market with its primary shopping districts spread out across Kowloon, Lantau, Macau, Cheung Chau and the New Territories. When it comes to bargains, look no further than Hong Kong Islandâs shopping centres. Drop in to Causeway Bay with its sprawling department stores and its myriad of malls including Fashion Island, World Trade Centre, The Lee Gardens, Times Square, Island Beverley, Lee Garden Two and the Lee Theatre Plaza while in Times Square within Windsor House visitors will find stocks of the latest computer gadgets and tech ware. Spring Garden Lane and market storefronts in Wan Chai also feature great bargains while Queen’s Road East houses some of the finest collections of Chinese and rattan furnishings. Admiralty is the venue of choice if youâre on the hunt for chic designer labels and luxury goods as one of the islandâs largest and famous malls, Pacific Place is located here. With over 140 shops the Lane Crawford and Queensway department stores are other must-visit sites that offer the best in branded ware in Admiralty. Hong Kongâs central district is a home base for towering shopping Meccas such as The Landmark, IFC mall Alexandra House, Prince’s Building and The Galleria. With Hong Kong SkyMart, SkyPlaza and the Citygate Outlet in residence, Lantau Island also offers fantastic bargains and a truly invigorating shopping experience. The Citygate Outlet is renowned for its slashed prices and unbelievable discounts all year round while the 300 year old Tai O Village shopping district is also worth exploring. Kowloon offers the idyllic storefronts along Nathan Road which serves as its primary shopping district. Park Lane Shopperâs Boulevard is another hot spot in the area while Cheung Sha Wan Road Fashion Street sells clothes and other must haves at whole sale rates. The major shopping malls in Kowloon include the Festival Walk, Harbour City with over 700 stores and Elements which stocks prestigious designer items. Consumer electronics and all sorts of accessories can be found in Aplui Street and Sham Shui Po where the famed Golden Shopping Centre is also located. Home to one of the largest Louis Vuitton outlets in the globe, the Macau shopping landscape is one that deals in luxury and luxury alone. Walk along downtown Macau, the Outer Harbour region, Coloane Island or Taipa Village for antiques, top brands and a shopping experience like no other while discounts and fresh produce are available in the Macau Inner Harbour area. For authentic Chinese goods, visitors can step over to the CRC department store where silks, Chinese dresses and other charming trinkets are on offer at reasonable prices. The New Territories house soaring malls and department stores the likes of Tai Po Plaza, Discovery Park, the New Town Plaza, TMT Plaza, Tsuen Wan Plaza and the Ikea Store among numerous others to make for an unforgettable retail adventure. The Langham Place Mongkok Hong Kong offers guests a comfortable and tranquil rest as one of the finest Hong Kong hotels in the island. This charming hotel Hong Kong is proud to declare; the luxury amenities found here are unparalleled to any other establishment of its kind.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

The Peak – Stands Tall Amidst Hong Kong’S Skyscrapers

ipank — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 23:12:47 +0000

The Peak as locals call it or more formally called Victoria Peak is a mountain located in Hong Kong, along the western side of Hong Kong Island. Victoria Peak is also called Mount Austin. Victoria Peak stands at a height of 552 meters or 1, 810 feet. Victoria Peak is the tallest mountain on Hong Kong Island yet it is not the tallest in all of Hong Kong. The tallest mountain in Hong Kong is the Tai Mo Shan. The summit itself is closed to the public since a radio telecom facility is installed there, nonetheless the adjacent areas of the summit, which includes parks that are open to the public and also high priced residential lands, are actually referred to as The Peak. The Peak is a prominent tourist attraction and gives the visitors a wonderful vantage pint to view the nearby islands, Victoria Harbour and Central Hong Kong. The Peak gets more than 7 million tourists each year. On The Peak one can find the Peak Galleria and Peak Tower located side by side to each other. These two areas are popular shopping and leisure sites. The Peak Tower contains a station to the Peak Tram, whereby visitors can gain access to The Peak from Central District though this railway system. The Peak Galleria contains a bus stop. There is also the Victoria Peak Gardens, situated atop the Mountain Lodge, which was an old summer stay for the Governor. A popular walking path is the Lugard Road. Many restaurants are situated along The Peak, one of the oldest of these maybe the Peak Lookout Restaurant which has a more traditional housing. The Cosmo Hotel is a hotel in Hong Kong, where one can find good accommodation while staying in area.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.