How to spend a day in Mongkok

In the Kowloon district of Hong Kong, you find this beautiful area named 'Mong Kong' and head there, you will surely fall in love with this city. Spend one day in this buzzing city and get exposed to its vibrant night markets, restaurants, parks, and shopping malls. Do not worry about the experiences you choose to do within your day spent there, as this guide will show you what to include in your list.

The Ladies Market

Markets are a popular thing in Mong Kok. So right after you drop off your luggage at your chosen accommodation such as Dorsett Mongkok, you can start your day with some shopping! Choose the Ladies Market, especially if you have more ladies in your gang. There are more than 100 stalls of apparel and fashion accessories, and ladies will surely spend some time here making their difficult choices.

Sneaker Street

If you are on a budget, it'll be ideal if you have two things. First, a budget hotel in Hong Kong to provide you accommodation facilities, and the second- budget shopping options. For shoe shopping, you won't find any other great option than Sneaker Street (the original name is Fa Yuen Street). Be it Nike, Adidas, Reebok, or Jimmy Choo, this market has it all.

Secret Base by Hot Toys

Kids love to see their heroes often, and this favourite toy shop will help them fulfil their desire. At this shop, they will find miniatures of popular movie characters of films such as Avengers, Marvel, and Star Wars, and they can pick whatever they want to take back home as a souvenir from Mong Kok. The store itself has a unique structure because it takes the shape of a hi-fi spaceship, and that makes everybody want to go in and see what's there inside!

Me and George

Thrift stores are something so popular in Mong Kok and, this thrift store- 'Me and George' is a very old store located in Tung Choi Street. Although what it sells are second-hand clothing and vintage apparel from countries like Japan and Korea, they are still in good condition, and they all have very reasonable prices. If shopping at high-end malls is not your thing, you may just head to Me and George and awaken the shopaholic in you.

Langham Place Shopping Mall

If you ever thought Mang Kok is just about markets and thrift stores, no- you are absolutely wrong, because its retail therapy also includes places like the Langham Place Shopping Mall. This mall consists of 15 floors and indeed, is a place that offers a luxury shopping experience to anyone who visits it. This shopping mall is also one of the biggest in the city and has high-end fashion stores, restaurants, and many more exciting features to entertain you.

Goldfish Market

Is pet shopping your thing? Yes, you won't be able to take a pet with you when you go back to your country, but what's wrong in exploring a pet market if you have some time left in Mong Kok? Here, you find the Goldfish Market and the entire street is full of vendors selling diverse types of goldfish and other fish species. You will love to see how smartly they have packed these fish, and you will truly want to take one or two home, like how the locals do. In addition to the fish, species of reptiles, frogs, turtles, and alligators are also available to be sold. If you are here to spend a family vacation, spend some hours here in this market because it's a totally different experience.