What to Buy

Whether looking for the latest in Western fashion, electronics or optical goods, or searching for the perfect Chinese gifts to take home, shoppers usually find what they are seeking in Hong Kong.

Fashion & Beauty: Hong Kong has a reputation as a shopping paradise. Fashion and beauty product shoppers can find many clothing styles, designer clothes, cosmetics, makeup and skin care products here.

Jewellery & Watches: Jewellery and watch shopping is easy in Hong Kong, whether you want diamonds, pearls, jade or gold. Reputable shops are easy to find.

Consumer Electronics & Computers: Hong Kong is consumer electronics heaven. Mobile phones, DVD players, audio and video equipment, computers, iPods, PDAs, digital cameras, MP3 players can be found at tax-free prices. Fierce competition keeps prices low.

Chinese Traditions: China's ancient civilization produced many traditions and festivals, and arts and crafts to commemorate them. Look for traditional Chinese goods, clothing, tonic foods and dried seafood, tea, jewellery, handicrafts and tableware.

Furniture and Household: Chinese furniture is world renowned for its beauty and ingenious construction. Shoppers can also find major international brands of furniture and household products.

Music: Whether seeking classical, rock, pop, opera, traditional Chinese opera or folk music, find it in Hong Kong.

Optical Goods: Visitors to Hong Kong can obtain an eye test and stylish frames much cheaper than at home. Hong Kong's eyewear pros can make up lens prescriptions overnight.

"Hong Kong Must Buy" Products

Hong Kong, the city where East meets West! Residents and visitors alike have chosen these six Hong Kong "Must Buy" products.

Handicrafts: Chinese and Asian artifacts, art, textiles, crafts and other souvenirs tempt visitors to take home not only gifts for others but mementos for themselves. Jade, ivory and other Chinese traditional goods remind the visitor of a lovely trip.

Chinese clothing: Chinese clothing has always had a distinct style and fashion sense, from the sexy cheongsam dresses, mandarin style jackets and tops, to decorative silk robes and other fine fabric clothes.

Chinese Tea: Chinese black tea and herbal tea is traditionally associated with China and Hong Kong, as well as pu-erh tea, oolong tea and Dragon Well tea, among other famous types of this healthful drink.

Gold Jewellery: You'll be spoiled for choice when it comes to Hong Kong's unsurpassed selection of modern and traditional gold jewellery, accessories and ornaments at unbeatable tax-free prices.

Chinese Assorted Cakes: Decorative Chinese pastry cakes filled with winter melon, red bean, black bean or lotus seed paste are popular around traditional festivals. Chinese cakes often come in decorative tins for easy packing and transport home.

Chinese Tableware: Chinese dinner service tableware is world-famous for its beauty and durability. Porcelain and bone china products are imported from the Mainland to dozens of Hong Kong shops and department stores.

Tips
			Please remember to check with your consulate for the latest customs regulations in your country and be sure to get insurance cover for items shipped overseas.