Mong Kok
旺角
The street-level Hong Kong of the movies: Ladies' Market, Sneaker Street, Goldfish Market and the flower market, with local snacks and budget cha chaan tengs under neon signs.
Mong Kok is one of the most densely populated districts in the world and the best place to experience Hong Kong's street life. Several themed streets cluster around Mong Kok MTR station. Ladies' Market (southern Tung Choi Street) sells inexpensive clothing and goods and typically opens from around noon until late. Sneaker Street (Fa Yuen Street) is lined with sports shoe shops. Goldfish Market (northern Tung Choi Street) has ornamental fish shops, while Flower Market Road and Bird Garden are nearby. On weekends, Sai Yeung Choi Street South often hosts street performances, flanked by electronics shops and second-floor bookshops. Langham Place is the area's large shopping mall. Street food is abundant: curry fish balls, egg waffles, beef offal, siu mai, plus budget cha chaan tengs and dessert shops. Mong Kok and Prince Edward MTR stations are both convenient. From Tsim Sha Tsui, it's about a 30-minute walk along Nathan Road. Continue south to explore Yau Ma Tei and the Temple Street Night Market. Note: weekends and evenings are extremely crowded, so keep an eye on your belongings. Prices at market stalls are negotiable.
Opening hours
Market approx. 12:00–23:00; shops mostly open until late
Nearby sights
- Yau Ma Tei Wholesale Fruit Market
- Tin Hau Temple, Yau Ma Tei
- Mei Ho House
- Sham Shui Po
- Temple Street Night Market
- West Kowloon Cultural District & M+
- Kowloon Park
- Kowloon Walled City Park