Stanley Market is one of the most popular open-air markets in Hong Kong, it has been attracting tourists and locals alike for decades. It is not particularly big but it has got a lot of charm. If you’re looking for Chinese souvenirs such as paintings, Chinese ornaments and handicrafts, personal name engraved chopsticks, this is the right place for you. The market also offers a range of clothing and linen with typical Chinese style lacework and the more popular one is calligraphy - having your name transcribed into Chinese characters.

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

Stanley main beach: Stanley Main Beach lies on the opposite side of the peninsula, Stanley Market is only about 5 minutes walk away. From the bus terminus follow Stanley Beach Road for about 200 meters to reach the beach. This is a popular windsurfing beach and is home to the annual dragon boat races.
Murray House: Murray House is a Victorian-era building in Stanley, Hong Kong. Built in the present-day business district of Central in 1846 as officers' quarters of the Murray Barracks, the building was moved to the south of Hong Kong Island during the 2000s.
Tin Hau Temple: Located behind Murray House and alongside Stanley Plaza is one of over 70 Tin Hau Temples in Hong Kong, dedicated to the Goddess of the sea and protector of fisherman. Built in 1767, it is the oldest temple on Hong Kong Island.
Restaurants around the Stanley Waterfront area

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How to get there:

Citybus services 6, 6A, 6X and 260 from Exchange Square Bus Terminus (MTR Central Station Exit B) on Hong Kong Island, will take you to Stanley Market.
Bus 66 from Exchange Square Bus Terminus will take you to Stanley Plaza.