MONG KOK

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Essentials about Mong Kok in brief

Hong Kong is a noisy, crowded and vibrant city. And Mong Kok is arguably the loudest, most crowded and most vibrant of all Hong Kong neighborhoods. With a population density of about 50,000 people per square kilometer, Mong Kok was even included in the Guinness Book of Records as the most densely populated district in the world. The countless neon signs on the walls of the buildings already give an idea of what visitors to Mong Kok can expect: People come here to shop.

Shopping in Mong Kok

What can’t be bought in Mong Kok doesn’t exist. Perhaps a bit of an exaggeration, but in Mong Kok’s markets, stores and malls, there really is almost nothing that doesn’t exist. Many of the shopping streets in Mong Kok specialize in a particular product, such as selling flowers, goldfish, wedding dresses or sneakers.

The Ladies Market in Mong Kok

Mong Kok’s shopping scene is famous mainly for its markets. The most famous and one of the largest markets in Hong Kong is the so-called Ladies Market on Tung Choi Street. From clothing to leather goods and perfumes to souvenirs, you can find just about anything here – and at unbeatable prices. In return, however, you have to make some compromises when it comes to quality. So if you want to take home some real bargain souvenirs from a Hong Kong trip, you should visit the Ladies Market (no need to talk about the price).

Eating and drinking in Mong Kok

If you get hungry with so many shopping opportunities, you can fortify yourself in one of the many so-called “food booths” on the side of the road. Here, traditional Chinese snacks such as fish balls, fried tofu and dim sum are served. Those who prefer to sit comfortably while eating are spoiled for choice between dozens of restaurants ranging from Chinese to Italian and Japanese to Thai.