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Hong Kong
If you spent one day travelling from bustling Hong Kong Island to the
agrarian New Territories, you would see many different facets of life:
Executives heading for high-tech offices, vendors selling traditional
wares in bustling markets, worshippers praying in incense-scented
temples and farmers bent low, planting vegetables.
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Some 40 per cent of Hong Kong’s land space is made up of 21 country
parks and 14 special areas, covering 41,311 hectares of land. This
virtually unspoiled countryside comprises scenic hills, woodland,
reservoirs and coastlines.
Hong Kong boasts more jewellery shops per square kilometer than any
other city in the world. Hong Kong’s highly skilled craftsmen and the
territory’s free port status mean that jewellery can be purchased at
competitive duty-free prices. Gold, diamonds, pearls and jade are
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Kowloon
Kowloon, the bustling promontory across the harbour from Hong Kong
Island, is known for its shopping, restaurants and nightlife. Yet there
is much more here, from performing arts to ancient temples. The New
Territories, beyond the Kowloon Hills, are a combination of new
satellite towns and quiet country parks.
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Much of this reputation has been earned by the diversity of shopping.
You can shop in slick splendour in some of the world’s finest fashion
houses, in vast malls whose interconnecting walkways are lined with
stores selling everything from cameras to cosmetics, in alleyway markets
where bargaining is the order of the day, or in factory outlets where a
timely rummage might uncover a stylish designer overrun.
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Tourist
Information:
Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) public services can be found
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Buffer Halls and Transfer Area E2 at the
Hong Kong International Airport
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G/F.,
The Center, 99 Queen's Road, Central |
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Star
Ferry Concourse, Tsim Sha Tsui |
The headquarters of the HKTB is located at 9-11/F, Citicorp
Centre, 18 Whitfield Road, North Point. Internet address is http://www.discoverhongkong.com;
telephone: (+852) 2508-1234 |
Custom tailoring
Custom tailoring here still offers excellent value for money with
starting prices, depending on fabric and design, ranging from HK$
1,000.,- to HK$ 3,000.-. |
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Clothing
Hong Kong has a fine collection of designer-label boutiques. Names like
Lanvin, Christian Dior, Chanel, Gucci and Issey Miyake can be found in
the up-market shopping centres on both sides of the harbour.
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Fabrics
Hong Kong is an excellent place to buy textiles, from suiting and
shirting fabrics to beautiful Jacquard silks for dresses and blouses.
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Electrical
& sound equipment
Televisions, video cassette recorders, including multi-system machines,
multilaser disc players, hi-fi and audio equipment, plus all the
accessories, represent excellent value in Hong Kong and are available
from manufacturers of the leading brands. |
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Factory
outlets
Possibly one of the most unique aspects of shopping in Hong Kong is the
multitude of factory outlets which sell goods earmarked for the export
market at close to wholesale prices. Excess stock, overruns and quality
control rejects all find their way into the outlets. Bargains to look
out for include silk, cotton and linen clothing, lingerie, knitwear,
sportswear, leatherwear and jewellery and accessories.
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Tours
There’s so much to see and to do in Hong Kong that a tour is often the
most effective way of sightseeing. Enquire at your hotel tour desk or
call your local travel agent.
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Gems
Hong Kong is one of the world’s leading gemstone trading centres, and
thanks to the territory’s status as a duty-free port, gems and
jewellery can often be purchased here for less than in their country of
origin. This, combined with Hong Kong’s renowned high standard of
jewellery workmanship, has made the territory into a major centre of
jewellery production. Gems are imported from all over the globe, often
uncut, and made into jewellery that’s exported worldwide. |
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Jewellery
Great bargains can be found here - but it’s important to patronize
reputable dealers and to know something about the type of gem you’re
looking for.
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Diamonds
Hong Kong is the world’s third-largest diamond-trading centre.
Polished diamonds are imported mainly from Belgium, Israel, India and
America for both the local industry and re-export. Hong Kong is also the
major world centre for cutting and polishing opals, most of which come
from southern Australia. Emeralds, rubies, sapphires and other precious
gems are also popular here.
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Gold
Gold is highly prized by the Chinese - so much that even teenagers
invest in gold rings and chains. The Chinese also believe that the more
gold a woman is wearing when she gets married, the more successful the
marriage will be.
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Hong Kong’s goldsmiths are
highly skilled in fashioning gold jewellery and are famous for their
innovative designs. They can also create pieces to your personal
specifications, but this can take from one day up to a month, depending
on the complexity of the design.
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Pearls
Hong Kong is
the place to buy pearls - in all colours, shapes and
sizes - at prices that are among the most competitive in the world.
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Leather
goods
Leather goods made in Hong Kong and China can also be found here, prices
generally being lower than those of the leading brand names. An
excellent source of quality leather are the factory outlets, many of
which stock designer labels at unbeatable prices.
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Crystal
Crystal is not a product native to Hong Kong – the best-quality items
are imported. But the selection is vast here, and you won’t having any
trouble finding such well-known brands as Baccarat, Waterford,
Edinburgh, Lalique, Swarovski, Hoya and Ludwigstahl.
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Computers
Hong Kong’s computer specialists stock a wide range of personal
computers (including laptops), mainframes, printers and other
peripherals, spare parts, software and information systems with branded
names.
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Watches
& clocks
In Hong Kong you can find fun watches stamped with the insignia of
popular cartoon characters or elegant timepieces encrusted with
diamonds. Some watches can be taken underwater to a depth of 200 metres;
others store important phone numbers.
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Antiques
& Asian handicrafts
The traditional antiques quarter is in the Hollywood Road/”Cat
Street” area of Hong Kong Island, but antique and ethnic craft shops
abound in all the main shopping areas. One can find original and
reproduction Quing and Ming Dynasty furniture, prints, scrolls and snuff
bottles.
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