Hong Kong - Post Report Question and Answers
Is this a "shopping post"? Are there interesting handicrafts, artwork, antiques, or other items that people typically buy there?
It is a shopping post in the sense that you can buy any type of high end item you desire. It isn't so great in terms of handicrafts, but you can buy Chinese antiques and some local artwork. - Jun 2020
Not really. - Jul 2018
Still looking...haven't really found anything that is worth it and screams Hong Kong yet, - Apr 2016
Clothing made to order. - Feb 2015
There are so many markets, jade, silk, art. The list is long. - Mar 2012
Chinese art or antiques, bronze decorations, tailored clothes. - Mar 2012
Tailored suits (especially over the border in Shenzhen).Fantastic shoes made to order at reasonable prices. There are some local items, though most of the HK shopping tends to be very international and branded. - Aug 2010
Electronics (not really unique, but cutting-edge technology - things are often available here before they are released in the US). Local Chinese furniture - particularly from Macau or across the border in Shenzhen or Zhuhai. - Jun 2010
Wooden furniture can be made to order from a photo or a catalog for a fraction of the cost of what it would be in the U.S. - Jun 2008
