18/10/07 - A shopper’s paradise

Our base, the wonderful YMCA of Hong Kong, was just round the corner from Nathan Road. 

I’ve never seen a more tactful sign than the one in this small clothes shop. 

We were also within walking distance of Temple Street Night Market, where the traders are happy to haggle for their cheap and cheerful products. 

My ‘jade’ bracelets started off at HK$450 each and ended up at two for HK$50.  Maybe the fact that Richard was looming in the background with his camera had something to do with that.

On the day we decided to take the tram to Causeway Bay, we asked a local where we should alight.  The reply was, ‘Look for SOGO.  You can’t miss it!’ He was certainly right about that.

The shopping areas around Causeway Bay and Wanchai are well worth a visit.  The ‘World of Suzy Wong’ is long gone from the waterfront and has been replaced by the ubiquitous massage parlours, but there are still lots of interesting little back streets to explore. 

For much better quality arts and crafts, I recommend China Products near the bus station and Star Ferry terminal on Kowloon side.  You could spend a fortune, but there are some moderately priced items too and the staff are very helpful.