Four reasons why Fa Yuen Street Market is better than the Ladies Market
The Ladies Market in Mong Kok is famous, but the nearby Fa Yuen Street Market is better! WHY???......
(1) Fa Yuen Street Market is easier to walk
Hong Kong Government helps the stall owners to renovate the market. The market becomes cleaner and spacious. It is easy to walk, so easy to shop.
Fa Yuen Street Market
Ladies Market
(2) Fa Yuen Street Market is for the locals
A lot of Hong Kong citizens go shopping at Fa Yuen Street. They buy everything there. Apart from shopping, you can see the locals' life style.(3) Fa Yuen Street Market's goods are cheaper
Local citizens know where they can purchase cheaper things. Fa Yuen Street is their first choice. When you shop there, you can enjoy the local price. Bargaining is also acceptable.
(4) Fa Yuen Street Market's goods are more practical
As Fa Yuen Street Market is NOT a tourist market. So you won't find the touristy souvenir there (like the 'Maobama' T-shirt, Mao Zedong + Obama ). You can actually buy something useful, practical, beautiful and reasonably priced. They can be good souvenir or for your own use.
Fa Yuen Street Market is only 5 mins walk away from the Bird Market and Flower Market. Don't miss the two interesting places after shopping.
Want to see Chinese culture and go shopping at Kowloon, please browse the Kowloon Private tour link.
You may also contact Frank the tour guide for private tour planning.