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Mongkok and Ladies' market

Nathan Road, Mong Kok, Kowloon

Description

Mong Kok is one of Hong Kong's major shopping areas. It is located between prince Edward and Yau Ma Tei MTR stations with Nathan rd and Argyle rd serving as the neighbourhood's axis. It is regularly featured in movies (often with triad involvement) and is best known for being one of the busiest districts in the world with a population density estimated at 130,000 pers. / km². The neighbourhood has plenty or markets, the most famous of which is Tung Choi Street, also known as "Ladies' market" that specializes in women's clothing and cosmetics and also includes food stalls.

Access & Transport

The area is extremely easy to access by car, bus and MTR with no less than 3 lines: Kwun Tong and Tsuen Wan along the north-south axis and the East Rail line along the eastern edge. For the Ladies' market, the best is to alight at Mong Kok MTR station and take exit E2 or D3. From there, it is a 2 mins walk.

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest going in the afternoon or evening when the shops and market are open to get the real vibe of the place. Keep your belongings close to you and don't forget your camera (at night you can capture all the neon lights).

Meta review

Mong Kok is very popular with visitors who mostly enjoy it for the food and shopping. On the flip side, reviewers point out that the crowds can at times be overwhelming and that the quality of market items is sometimes average at best.

Environmental & Social

The height of urbanism and consumerism with all the negative environmental and social impacts associated with it.

Conclusion

Mongkok really is an experience - a human hive of activities and some great pictures with the neon lights at night. In fact, we would recommend a visit (albeit a short one) even to those who dislike crowds and/or have no interest in shopping - just to have seen it! Ladies' market is a good option for those who enjoy this kind of shopping or the street food on offer.

Key positive

Very easy to get to / very central

Plenty of shopping and F&B options all over

Great photo opportunities

Key negative

Very very crowded

Question mark around quality in the markets

Doesn't score high on environmental and social aspects scale

Suitability

Suitable for all ages but not recommended for people suffering from agoraphobia. Persons with mobility issues might find it slow going because of the crowds but no problem otherwise.

About this Rating

TYPE

Onsite

RESEARCHED IN

May 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 25m

est. visit time:2h 30m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningNo

MorningNo

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightOk

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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