It is going to be an incredible experience to shop in Hong Kong. Hong Kong shopping is famous for its enormous product varieties and competitive prices. Hong Kong imposes no value added tax, no sales tax or import tax.
At highly competitive prices, you can buy the newest, trendiest and hottest items during your Child friendly tours in Hong Kong. Some interesting facts about Hong Kong shopping - where and what to buy that you must know.
Jewellery
Many people, while travelling, don't plan to buy expensive items. However, you would have to change your mind if you are shopping in Hong Kong. Gold and Diamond are popular to buy here.
In Tsimshatsui, Central and Causeway Bay, you would find eye-catching sparkling jewellery shops. By their attractive window displays, first-class craftsmanship and fashionable designs, you must be convinced.
As Hong Kong has an ordinance that vendors have to give customers correct information of gold purity and carat rating, it is safe to buy gold and diamond here.
Very reputable local chain stores are Chow Sang Sang, Chow Tai Fook, and Tse Tsui Lun. Very fashionable items are being sold by Van Cleef Arpels, Just Gold, J's and Just Diamond.
Electronics
A wide selection of the latest products like Plasma TV or LCD, iPod, digital camera, video camera, MP3, etc are there in large chain stores like Broadway and Fortress.
Hong Kong shopping is for everything. I did see people at the Hong Kong Airport taking other over-sized electronics and home TV sets. Don't worry about size and weight, as product and prices ranges are extremely attractive, just buy whatever you want.
At reputable chain stores, Electronics are best to be shopped during your Children friendly tours in Hong Kong. Many large electronics stores are there in Shopping malls in Tsimshatsui and Causeway Bay.
Cell Phones
In Hong Kong, beautiful and large mobile phone shops are everywhere. Here, the mobile phones are not just mobile phones. Other than the latest 3G technologies, with all kind of functionalities such as video call, photo-taking, MP3/4, email, etc they are equipped. If you pay more, you'll get more functions and just start at HK$1,000 (US$125).
Computers
In Hong Kong, Computer shopping is very famous. With people, Computer malls are usually packed. To put up with crowds, Please be prepared. You can find all kinds of related products, notebooks, PCs and accessories. At Wanchai, just next to MTR Wanchai Station Exit A4, one of my favorite computer malls is located. Three floors dedicated to computer products are there in Windsor House in Causeway Bay.
Other Hot Items
It is very much diversified to shop in Hong Kong. There must be something that fits your interest and budget. Very popular shopping items here are cosmetics, Antiques, Chinese goods, sports wears and watches.