Whether you shop in modern air-conditioned
arcades or more
traditional street markets, the range of goods available in Hong Kong is vast. Many famous-name shops have opened in Hong Kong, bringing the latest styles in great variety.
Places that display the QTS sign (given to accredited shops and restaurants under the Hong Kong Tourism Board’s Quality Tourism Services scheme) are the best guarantee of satisfaction. Bargaining is practiced in the smaller shops and side stalls only.
There is an excellent market in
Stanley on Hong Kong Island, which
is in a beautiful setting in a small village on the coast, open every day 0900-1800.
Yuen Po Street bird garden in Kowloon is a market popular with the songbird owners in Hong Kong, selling many interesting creature comforts, including intricately crafted cages, open 0700-2000.
Tailoring is first class.
Except for a few items, such as alcohol and perfume, Hong Kong is a
duty-free port.
Shopping hours: Hong Kong Island (Central & Western): 1000-1900 (1000-2000 along Queen’s Road). Hong Kong Island (Causeway Bay & Wan Chai): 1000-2130. Kowloon (Tsim Shat Sui & Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok): 1000-2100. Many shops are open Sunday. Shopping hours may vary greatly.
Currency Information:CurrencyHong Kong Dollar (HKD; symbol HK$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of HK$1,000, 500, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of HK$10, 5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20 and 10 cents.
Currency ExchangeForeign currency can be changed in banks, hotels and bureaux de change. Banks usually offer the best rate of exchange.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsAmerican Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted. There are also plenty of ATMs.
Traveller's ChequesAccepted almost everywhere. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller’s cheques in Pounds Sterling, US Dollars or Euros.
Banking HoursMon-Fri 0900-1630, Sat 0900-1230. Some banks and branches are open slightly longer hours.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Apr 07 |
| £1.00= | HK$15.41 |
| $1.00= | HK$7.81 |
| €1.00= | HK$10.49 |
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