5 Quick Facts about shopping in Hong Kong

1. Shopping areas are mainly in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon

Hong Kong is full of shopping malls, department stores, and street markets. Yet the main shopping area sits in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.

2.The best three buys in Hong Kong

The best thress buys are clothes, cosmetic, and electrical appliances. As the goods are tax free the prices are always lower than those found in other countries.

3.There are two big sales seasons in Hong Kong

Hong Kong usually has two sales seasons: winter and summer sales. Summer sales run from July to September. Winter sales starts from December to February, specially around Christmas and Chinese New Year.

4.Most goods are tax free

Most goods in Hong Kong are tax free. Four types of dutiable commodities are liquor, tobacco, hydrocarbon oil, and methyl alcohol.

5.The price at street market are negotiable

One thing to keep in mind, is street markets is a great place to practice your bargaining skills. You can get 20%-30% at street market.