Sham Shui Po
Sham Shui Po
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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LadianF
Hong Kong, China287 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
Tried so hard to reserve a visit to the Ex-Sham Shui Po Service Reservoir (前深水埗配水庫).
Found a cafe inside JCCAC (Jockey Club Creative Art Centre) , had a quick meal and walked to the meet up point at the service reservoir.
Not gonna lie, it was quite hard hike up there, me and my friend managed to walked all the way within 15 minutes, just made it at our reserved time slot.
Must tell everyone that the hike is worth it because the whole or what the site have left is extraordinary especially pillars ….. soo stunning. ( FYI: the reservoir was built in 1904)
There is definitely enough time to observe such historial site.
Although i felt so hungry and tired…. but I am so lucky to witness such beautiful historial site.
P.S Make sure you make a reservation before planning to visit there.
Found a cafe inside JCCAC (Jockey Club Creative Art Centre) , had a quick meal and walked to the meet up point at the service reservoir.
Not gonna lie, it was quite hard hike up there, me and my friend managed to walked all the way within 15 minutes, just made it at our reserved time slot.
Must tell everyone that the hike is worth it because the whole or what the site have left is extraordinary especially pillars ….. soo stunning. ( FYI: the reservoir was built in 1904)
There is definitely enough time to observe such historial site.
Although i felt so hungry and tired…. but I am so lucky to witness such beautiful historial site.
P.S Make sure you make a reservation before planning to visit there.
Written 10 October 2023
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natalie food
Hong Kong, China140 contributions
May 2024 • Family
It turns out there is a low-key steakhouse in Zhong! At $100 per person at lunch, you can already enjoy quality food✨
🦀Mentaiko, Avocado and Crab Spaghetti $98
Highly recommended! The spaghetti has a handmade texture, is moderately thick and can hold the juice🍝 and has a good taste. The beef fruit is big and 🥑smooth and delicious. The amount of crab meat increases the overall umami flavor.
🥪Grilled steak cheese sandwich with green salad $68
Crispy on the outside and silky on the inside🐮There is a piece of steak on the side, the meat is tender, the cheese is salty and sinisterly tempting.
🥓All-day breakfast with fruit and cheese bowl $108
What a delicious cheese bowl😆Original cheese with blueberries and strawberry diced, sour and sweet appetizer. In the all-day breakfast, salmon and 🍄big brown mushrooms are my favorite~
🐷Spanish Iberian Pork Saddle with Roasted Potatoes $98
The pork saddle has a fresh and tender texture, and the roasted potato has a charred outer layer.
🥩Salted egg yolk steak with French fries and green salad $88
The steak is topped with salted egg yolk, which is a special combination.
@The Steakhaus
📍Prince
🦀Mentaiko, Avocado and Crab Spaghetti $98
Highly recommended! The spaghetti has a handmade texture, is moderately thick and can hold the juice🍝 and has a good taste. The beef fruit is big and 🥑smooth and delicious. The amount of crab meat increases the overall umami flavor.
🥪Grilled steak cheese sandwich with green salad $68
Crispy on the outside and silky on the inside🐮There is a piece of steak on the side, the meat is tender, the cheese is salty and sinisterly tempting.
🥓All-day breakfast with fruit and cheese bowl $108
What a delicious cheese bowl😆Original cheese with blueberries and strawberry diced, sour and sweet appetizer. In the all-day breakfast, salmon and 🍄big brown mushrooms are my favorite~
🐷Spanish Iberian Pork Saddle with Roasted Potatoes $98
The pork saddle has a fresh and tender texture, and the roasted potato has a charred outer layer.
🥩Salted egg yolk steak with French fries and green salad $88
The steak is topped with salted egg yolk, which is a special combination.
@The Steakhaus
📍Prince
Written 9 May 2024
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chanahpat
Singapore, Singapore132 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
Sham Shui Po can be reach by bus or metro. There are streets selling different kind of cheap products and cheap food paradise. Is also close to whole sale factories that can buy cheap nice clothings
Written 7 March 2023
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Brad
Hong Kong, China178,340 contributions
Sept 2021
Sham Shui Po is a busy district in West Kowloon. In many ways it is similar to Mongkok with numerous street markets with clusters of businesses focused on different different manner of products. Additionally, there are endless street shops and shopping centres in the area, mixed in with eateries and a few historic attractions again.
The more famous street markets are highlighted by Cheung Ha Wan Road (Fashion Street), Fuk Wing Street (Toy Street), Ap Liu Street (Electronic Street) while some of the notable venues including Golden Computer Arcade & Golden Computer Centre (computer, parts and accessories) and Dragon Centre (9 floor mall).
Heritage attractions in the area include the Sam Tai Tsz & Pak Tai Temples on Yu Chau Street, the Heritage of Mei Ho House museum (Tai Po Road) and the Lei Cheng UK Han museum (Tonkin Street) a bit further away.
The more famous street markets are highlighted by Cheung Ha Wan Road (Fashion Street), Fuk Wing Street (Toy Street), Ap Liu Street (Electronic Street) while some of the notable venues including Golden Computer Arcade & Golden Computer Centre (computer, parts and accessories) and Dragon Centre (9 floor mall).
Heritage attractions in the area include the Sam Tai Tsz & Pak Tai Temples on Yu Chau Street, the Heritage of Mei Ho House museum (Tai Po Road) and the Lei Cheng UK Han museum (Tonkin Street) a bit further away.
Written 16 September 2021
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hkukphoenix
uk69 contributions
Can't believe someone hasn't written a review!
It's only a few hundred metres from ladies market but a long way round via the MTR which I guess is why it is a bit of a hidden secret, which I will share.
The streets are more frequented by locals which I think is reflected in the prices and you won't be grabbed or chased by someone trying to sell you a Gucci handbag which has been my experience in Ladies market!
Goodies for sale include cheap bags, shoes, children's clothes, general clothing, electrical accessories, loads of second hand bits of electrical/mechanical items if that's your thing!
You can get a replica adult football kit with your choice of name and number for HK$70 ( or for another HK$30 complete with "official" logos"), but you have to order and wait 5-7 days. Lots of watches, clocks, camera cases, cases/accessories for DSLite/PSP/i-pods/screen protectors.
Check out the golden computer centre which is an amazing rabbit run of stalls selling everything, although ink cartridges for my particular epson printer not available (probably out of date by HK standards). I've previously bought gameboys & games, PSP & games and memory cards from here and not had any problem in the UK. Can't say the same for the dodgy PS2 game and CD roms but there, you take the chance when they have to phone someone for the item and then pass it over sheepishly in a brown paper bag!
The Dragon Centre (can't miss it as there are 2 huge dragons on the top) is worth a look just for the architecture. Inside, the escalators criss cross across the frontage of the building which is all glass so you get an amazing view of the streets below. One of the few places I've seen a sign saying "no photographs". At the very top is a death defying dragon roller coaster which hovers over the open space to the floors below. Have not seen it working though. There's also an ice rink at the top.
To find your way to Sham Shui Po and prevent getting lost, don't forget to pick up your free, excellent A-O-A Street Map on arrival at HK International Airport . I dare not go anywhere in HK without it!
It's only a few hundred metres from ladies market but a long way round via the MTR which I guess is why it is a bit of a hidden secret, which I will share.
The streets are more frequented by locals which I think is reflected in the prices and you won't be grabbed or chased by someone trying to sell you a Gucci handbag which has been my experience in Ladies market!
Goodies for sale include cheap bags, shoes, children's clothes, general clothing, electrical accessories, loads of second hand bits of electrical/mechanical items if that's your thing!
You can get a replica adult football kit with your choice of name and number for HK$70 ( or for another HK$30 complete with "official" logos"), but you have to order and wait 5-7 days. Lots of watches, clocks, camera cases, cases/accessories for DSLite/PSP/i-pods/screen protectors.
Check out the golden computer centre which is an amazing rabbit run of stalls selling everything, although ink cartridges for my particular epson printer not available (probably out of date by HK standards). I've previously bought gameboys & games, PSP & games and memory cards from here and not had any problem in the UK. Can't say the same for the dodgy PS2 game and CD roms but there, you take the chance when they have to phone someone for the item and then pass it over sheepishly in a brown paper bag!
The Dragon Centre (can't miss it as there are 2 huge dragons on the top) is worth a look just for the architecture. Inside, the escalators criss cross across the frontage of the building which is all glass so you get an amazing view of the streets below. One of the few places I've seen a sign saying "no photographs". At the very top is a death defying dragon roller coaster which hovers over the open space to the floors below. Have not seen it working though. There's also an ice rink at the top.
To find your way to Sham Shui Po and prevent getting lost, don't forget to pick up your free, excellent A-O-A Street Map on arrival at HK International Airport . I dare not go anywhere in HK without it!
Written 10 August 2007
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LamaTemple40
Melbourne, Australia141 contributions
Apr 2014 • Solo
Well away from the tourist trail but reachable via the train. Can be crowded in the street markets but this is a reflection of the true HK largely devoid of tourists. Dragon Centre offers a fairly good shopping centre. Food here can be very authentic and quite well priced. This area has a sub-continetal influence as well. People are quite friendly and generally a little surprised to see a western tourist in these parts. Granted this is a slightly lower socio-economic are but it feels safe. Also a large amount of electronics shopping available as well. I have been at least 2 dozen times and will return again. A true favourite for me.
Written 11 July 2014
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malshiv
Kolkata (Calcutta), India141 contributions
Jan 2016 • Family
The place to go in Sham Shui Po area for fabrics is Ki Lung street,very close ,about 200 meters from MTR station. We went on 2 nd January,it was a Saturday and market was open at noon. Retail stalls selling fabric on the road and shops on both sides of road offering fabrics,buttons,zips,fasteners etc.
We found a nice shop selling very nice fabrics for Indian dresses at 156 Ki lung street,lady owner was conversant in English,helpful and as we got 4 pieces of 2.5 meter length each,offered us 20 % discount on displayed prices.paid total 300 HKD for 4 lengths,bargain for very nice and different fabrics.
The area is not touristy at all,more of a local shopping area,interesting place to visit if you are looking for fabric shopping and off beat kind of place to visit
We found a nice shop selling very nice fabrics for Indian dresses at 156 Ki lung street,lady owner was conversant in English,helpful and as we got 4 pieces of 2.5 meter length each,offered us 20 % discount on displayed prices.paid total 300 HKD for 4 lengths,bargain for very nice and different fabrics.
The area is not touristy at all,more of a local shopping area,interesting place to visit if you are looking for fabric shopping and off beat kind of place to visit
Written 4 January 2016
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Shadowfaxlancashire
Bacup, UK803 contributions
Nov 2014 • Couples
If you are bored with touristy places to shop, this is like the old Hong Kong used to be. This was first on my list when we arrived in November last year.
We walked from our Hotel which was the Dorsett Mongkok, rather a stupid thing to do as it was further than I had anticipated, but we found loads of good things on our travels. We were heading for Tim Ho Wan in Fuk Wing Street for breakfast and on arrival were seated within about 10 minutes. As always the food here is good but this is a restaurant aimed a locals so don't expect the ambiance of the newer Tim Ho Wan restaurants. Once we had eaten loads we headed off on our search for material, haberdashery, gem stones and clothes. Cheung Sha Wan Road is great for clothes, there are a lot of wholesalers, but the majority sell one offs. We went to Wai Nga Gem Company at 246 Yu Chau Street, we can here twice actually to buy made to order necklaces and bracelets, from all kinds of non precious stones and pearls. Monday is good day as they are not too busy and they made things while we waited. Fuk Wing street is full of toy shops and as we were there just before Christmas these were stuffed with Christmas Decorations as well which were well worth a look. Previously we were there just before the Mid Autumn festival and it was full of lanterns instead.
We then headed down to Fa Yuen Street, another hike but great for cheap clothes in the rummage type shops which are behind the markets stalls.
You need good walking shoes to do this and when we went back a week later we went on the MTR and walked less but managed to find the Hawkers Fabric Bazaar on Lai Chi Kok Road which was a warren of fabric and great for buying Chinese brocade in a large variety of colours, but watch the widths if you are comparing prices, some of the brocade sold on the surrounding streets is less than 36" wide and therefore much cheaper.
What ever you are looking for this area offers the real feel of HK with authentic markets and shops.
We walked from our Hotel which was the Dorsett Mongkok, rather a stupid thing to do as it was further than I had anticipated, but we found loads of good things on our travels. We were heading for Tim Ho Wan in Fuk Wing Street for breakfast and on arrival were seated within about 10 minutes. As always the food here is good but this is a restaurant aimed a locals so don't expect the ambiance of the newer Tim Ho Wan restaurants. Once we had eaten loads we headed off on our search for material, haberdashery, gem stones and clothes. Cheung Sha Wan Road is great for clothes, there are a lot of wholesalers, but the majority sell one offs. We went to Wai Nga Gem Company at 246 Yu Chau Street, we can here twice actually to buy made to order necklaces and bracelets, from all kinds of non precious stones and pearls. Monday is good day as they are not too busy and they made things while we waited. Fuk Wing street is full of toy shops and as we were there just before Christmas these were stuffed with Christmas Decorations as well which were well worth a look. Previously we were there just before the Mid Autumn festival and it was full of lanterns instead.
We then headed down to Fa Yuen Street, another hike but great for cheap clothes in the rummage type shops which are behind the markets stalls.
You need good walking shoes to do this and when we went back a week later we went on the MTR and walked less but managed to find the Hawkers Fabric Bazaar on Lai Chi Kok Road which was a warren of fabric and great for buying Chinese brocade in a large variety of colours, but watch the widths if you are comparing prices, some of the brocade sold on the surrounding streets is less than 36" wide and therefore much cheaper.
What ever you are looking for this area offers the real feel of HK with authentic markets and shops.
Written 9 January 2015
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WilsonC_6888
Hong Kong, China467 contributions
Feb 2015 • Family
Despite the fact the SSP District is one of the poorest in HK, it actually has a lot of characters that you can't find anywhere else in HK.
Go if u are looking for -
* relatively inexpensive electronics items (batteries, chargers, etc.) that you don't mind breaking
* cheap toys (may not be the most authentic/genuine) off Fok Wing Street
* export clothes and samples
* food that the locals often patron (i.e. deep fried pork intestine, deep fried fish balls, etc.)
* antique electronics items (i.e. cassette tape players)
* obsolete technology (per developed countries standards) items
* old DVDs, VCDs, Nintendo games, cassette tapes, etc.
Do visit The Golden to check out the latest electronic gadgets. Personally, not my favorite cuz' it's cramped.
I suggest you stroll down Apliu Street and Fok Wing Street. The streets do get crowded in the afternoon and on the weekends. You can find really inexpensive toys such as R/C heli, cars, etc.
Go if u are looking for -
* relatively inexpensive electronics items (batteries, chargers, etc.) that you don't mind breaking
* cheap toys (may not be the most authentic/genuine) off Fok Wing Street
* export clothes and samples
* food that the locals often patron (i.e. deep fried pork intestine, deep fried fish balls, etc.)
* antique electronics items (i.e. cassette tape players)
* obsolete technology (per developed countries standards) items
* old DVDs, VCDs, Nintendo games, cassette tapes, etc.
Do visit The Golden to check out the latest electronic gadgets. Personally, not my favorite cuz' it's cramped.
I suggest you stroll down Apliu Street and Fok Wing Street. The streets do get crowded in the afternoon and on the weekends. You can find really inexpensive toys such as R/C heli, cars, etc.
Written 24 February 2015
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loupeter
80 contributions
Mar 2013 • Couples
I always have to go to shamshuipo every time we go to Hong Kong. Some of my most timeless yet modern style clothing pieces, I bought from here for anywhere from 30Hkd Up. My three favorite denim jeans are from here bought for about 69hkd each. I have a skirt that I bought here that people guess is a high-end designer brand, but I bought it here for less than 50hkd. The shops are mostly for ladies and teens fashion, but on this trip, I got 5 pairs of casual shoes for 320hkd or about 32USD in total. My husband goes to the computer and gadgets mall in Dragon Centre. I make sure to allot at least two hours to coming here. So worth it. There are fast food places in case you need to se the lavatory, but these may be difficult for those unfamiliar with the area. Use Exit D of Shamshuipo station on the MTR for a good exit among the fashion and near the computer and gadgets.
Written 17 March 2013
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Yes there were a few stores for this. But remember everything is in wholesale - so you might have to buy more than 1.
Written 23 October 2018
What is the name of the MRT station for this place.
Written 5 February 2018
Which day and time for me to visit this market? I'm only left with Friday (After 3pm) and Saturday in my itinerary to fill in this place for my January Hong Kong Trip.
Written 20 December 2017
Except some fabric/beads/accessory(e.g. ribbon, lace) shops on Ki Lung Street, Yu Chau Street, quite a lot of shops open 7 days a week.
- Toys (Fuk Wing Street), fabric-related, clothes market: usually open until 7pm
- Flea market (Apliu Street), electronics, phone accessories, gadgets (Golden Computer Arcade): open till late (9 or 10pm)
Please try to avoid weekend and public holidays because it will be very crowded.
Written 21 December 2017
CanadianWorldwide
Toronto, Canada
63 contributions
Where are ready made clothes shops (not wholesale)?
Written 27 November 2017
If you are looking for some cheap clothes, Sham Shui Po is one of the good choice; if you want to buy some high fashion, I would recommend Central, Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui.
Written 4 December 2017
Hi guys, im sorry if there is already a thread for this.
I'm looking to buy (at sham shui) the ff:
Wooden Combs (for men, no handle)
Shave brush (old school shaving)
Wooden toothbrush
And other stuff related to beard grooming.
I would appreciate tips on specific parts of the market where I can successfully find these
Thanks
Paro
Written 10 January 2017
Hmmm I am not sure i've ever looked for these products in SSP. So I can't really help but i am relatively sure if you walk down Un Chau to Pei Ho Street you may find some stuff there? or in around that area in the stalls.
Written 11 January 2017
yalindrani2016
Colombo, Sri Lanka
i planning to travel to this area end of october . i want to buy apparel related trims / lace trims motifs etc etc . so which are should i go
Written 20 October 2016
You want Sham Shui Po exit A2. Go down Bei Ho Street and you have YU Chau Street, Ki Lung Street to look at. Lots of trimmings shops to look at. The don't open Sundays.
Written 12 October 2017
Hi. Which MTR exit leads to shops with cellphone accessories?
Thank you
Written 15 May 2016
MTR Sham Shui Po exit D2 will lead you to the huge Golden Computer Plaza which is at the intersection of Fuk Wa Street and Kweilin Street. There are literally hundreds of stores in the multi-storied building. Also around those streets you will find little shops too.
And if you are adventurous, go Kweilin street back underneath MTR station (underground tunnel) you will be on the other side of Cheung Sha Wan Road and the first street there is Apliu Street, that's a whole street of fun, you will also find cellphone accessories--monitor screens, cases, all kinds of stuff.
Have fun.
Written 15 May 2016
Do you know if the area is open on weekends, especially the crafty/notions stores?
Written 11 December 2015
Hi, it's Hong Kong; it's open every day!! We did notice that some of the haberdashery shops seemed to take a lunch break, but generally it's everyday until quite late. .
Written 12 December 2015
Dolly S
Hong Kong, China
Hi, which MTR exit in Sham Shui Po to visit the stores which sell ribbons...thank you
Written 27 October 2015
Hi, please take exit C that will lead you to Nam Cheong and Ki Lung Streets. The streets have a variety of colorful ribbons and buttons.
Written 28 October 2015
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