Fun facts
One of the oldest and most popular items at Chu Wing Kee is the Hong Kong-made ceramic and plastic piggy banks. The red ones in particular were highly popular in the 1980s and byproducts of the city’s booming toy industry. This vintage piggy bank remains one of the most sought-after items at the shop today and hark back to a time when banks and large corporations gifted these to customers.
Fun facts
As one of Hong Kong's oldest outdoor wet markets, Graham Street Market features some established shops, one of them being Kin Kee Noodle Factory, an old-school noodle shop that has been selling handmade noodles for about 80 years. More than 10 different types of noodles are available, including shrimp, fish, and chicken noodles.
Insider’s tips
How to shop at the wet market like a pro
- The best time to visit is 8am, when the market opens, or between 10 to 11am, before the lunch crowd arrives
- When you buy meat, ask the stall owners for cooking tips, or their recommendations of cuts (for a stew or stir fry etc.)
- Look around for the freshest produce or search for bargains. Don't settle for the first or busiest stall you see.
Fun facts
Linva Tailor was founded by husband-wife duo Leung Ching-wah and Leung Fung Pui-chun. They started their tailoring careers in their early teens, trained intensely from 9am to midnight, seven days a week for decades to master the art of the cheongsam. From design to sewing, every step is done by hand. In addition to ready-to-wear dresses, Linva Tailor also offers made-to-measure cheongsam, which requires multiple fittings over at least two months, to perfect every detail including the cut, pattern, length, sleeve, collar and fastening.
Insider’s tips
How to shop for antiques
Upper Lascar Row is home to great antiques like vintage items, secondhand goods, Mao memorabilia, jade, silk, and porcelain items. Before you start shopping, here are a few tips.
- Wear comfortable shoes
- Try to negotiate for better prices
- Bring cash as some shops may not accept credit cards
- Don’t forget to ask for permission before you touch or photograph any items
A neighbourhood as steeped in history as it is brimming with style, Old Town Central is the perfect place to seek out a unique gift or memento to bring back home. Whether you want to visit a local market, comb through an antique store or look your best at one of the many fashionable concept shops, this happening area boasts no shortage of gems waiting for treasure hunters to discover.
Upper Lascar Row
The highlight of Upper Lascar Row
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Linva Tailor
In business since 1965, Linva Tailor
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Chu Wing Kee
This iconic neighbourhood homeware shop is a treasure trove of household goods from a time gone by. A dwindling sight in Hong Kong, Chu Wing Kee
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Graham Street Market
With more than a century’s history, Graham Street Market
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Select 18
Treasure hunters will be delighted at Select 18
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ABoutique
Founded in 2011, ABoutique
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As its name suggests, this funky vintage store specialises in 1970s fashion and apparel. Here, you can rummage through a myriad of groovy clothing and memorabilia that’ll have you nostalgic for the disco days. Turn Bang Bang’s checkered tiled floors into your personal dance floor as you try on everything from platform boots to rare retro bags and even pre-loved luxury clothing and accessories.
Goods of Desire (G.O.D.)
Goods of Desire
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Aanya
Aanya
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Loveramics
Redefining ceramics as more than just kitchenware, Hong Kong-founded Loveramics
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Glocal Mahjong
Mahjong is an integral part of Hong Kong’s culture. Homegrown brand Glocal Mahjong
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