Sham Shui Po Market

Despite its longstanding reputation as one of the least affluent neighborhoods of Hong Kong, Sham Shui Po is thriving, vibrant and a must-visit for shopaholics. Its markets will have anything you look for, from electronics, computer gadgets, accessories and even children’s toys. Each road has its own “theme” for the goods they sell: "Fashion Street" is on Cheung Sha Wan Road, "Toy Street" is on Fuk Wing Street. Carfter paradise streets are "Bead Street" is on Yu Chau Street, "Button Street" is on Ki Lung Street, "Ribbon Street" is on Nam Choeng Street and Tai Nan Street, "Fabric Street" is on Ki Lung Street and Yu Chau Street between Yen Chow Street and Wong Chuk Street.

Aside from street markets, the neighborhood is a treasure trove of restaurants offering brilliant street food and even Michelin-recommended eateries. 

While you’re in the area, be sure to check out the following:

• Apliu Street: Apliu Street is famous for its flea market stalls and shops that line the entire street selling everything related to electronics that you can imagine.

• Golden Computer Center: It’s a one-stop-shop for all your computer need. Whether it’s video games and consoles you’re after or a motherboard for your custom-made desktop, Golden’s maze of tightly packed stores, got you covered. 

• Check out Michelin Guide eateries such as Kung Wo Beancurd Factory, Kwan Kee, and Hop Yik Tai (Our Kowloon Street Food and Culture Tours visit Michelin rated street food eateries mentioned above)

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How to get there:

• MTR to Sham Shui Po. Exit A1, B1, C1 or D1 for Cheung Sha Wan Road. Exit B2 or D2 for Fuk Wing Street. Exit A2 for Yu Chau Street, Ki Lung Street, Nam Cheong Street, Apliu Street. Exit D2 for Golden Computer Arcade, Exit C2 for Dragon Centre.