Jan DSaIt’s been seven years since I last visited Hong Kong, yet, the street markets remain the same. The hustle and bustle. The smell of sesame oil cooking various meats and foods on the roadside. The familiar tourist pell-mell. The calling out of vendors to buy their wares. The street nights and busy life. Love it.
This time, though, I ensured that I took photos of some of the stalls in their vibrantly coloured stall attire. I even caught sight of Jimmy Choo handbags (not!).
Now, I’m not sure why the Mong Kok Ladies’ Market at Tung Choi Street is named so. As you can see from the photos, there are a lot of ready made goods just for men, from tees to caps, from wallets to belts.
How to get to Hong Kong Ladies’ Market at Tung Choi Street.
Hong Kong is really accessible, thanks to the well planned MTR (metros) and bus routes. Even though I was staying in the Shau Kei Wan area, I found it easy to get onto the MTR.
So even if you are staying at hotels around Causeway Bay area, this is how to get to Tung Choi Street.
– Take the MTR to Mong Kok station (this station is not Mong Kok East).
– Take the E2 exit at MRT station
– Walk along Nathan Road
– You will see signs to the Ladies’ Market
More information is available online.
It was early evening that I set to see the markets, for old time’s sake.
These are tiny magnets showcasing dim sums and noodles. I ended up buying one for my fridge.
These matchsticks are lighters.
Caught this old man writing in the Chinese alphabet with chalk powder and fingers. Meticulous work!
Money, money, money. Not the real one though. Wallets imprinted with copies of money
Who wants belts?
Hong Kong imprinted T Shirts.
Love the infusion of rich reds and ink blues!
Glittery party purses
These are greeting cards with finely cut paper sculptures.
This banner made me smile. It showcases at least 4 languages, including Hindi and Arabic. Hong Kong is multi-cultural indeed!
Who wants to eat at Miss India?
Oh! I so wanted to buy this kettle/tea pot. I have so many black tea bags from Hong Kong and Taiwan waiting to be used!
Fans galore.
Cute stuffed toys walking on air or dancing on the ceiling
Anybody for caps?
Now, I don’t like wigs, but this made a colourful photograph.
Jimmy Choo bags? Hmm….