Hong Kong: A Shopping Paradise

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By CGTN's Wu Guoxiu

The iconic Times Square in Hong Kong's Causeway Bay area is one of the city's major shopping districts. It is always crowded since it's the home of many trendy shops.

Times Square in Hong Kong /CGTN photo

When you walk on the streets of Times Square, you may get overwhelmed by the number of watch stores. Aside from big shopping malls with luxury brands, there are dozens of stores lining the streets all selling watches.

Some say Hong Kong is a watch shopping paradise, the prices are competitive to elsewhere in Southeast Asia, because Hong Kong has no sales tax.

A line of watch stores on a street in front of Times Square in Hong Kong. /CGTN photo

Chinese people have a strong culture of appreciating fine watches. Many new couples from the mainland come to buy watches in Hong Kong before their wedding, as a symbol of starting a new stage of life.

At rush hour, streets get even more crowded. Locals and tourists can find almost any type of store here.

One of Hong Kong's most popular stores is Sasa. The cosmetic store has multiple locations around the city. It is truly a place for beauty lovers. Sasa contains over 600 international and local brands of cosmetics.

A line of pharmacies on a street in front of Times Square in Hong Kong. /CGTN photo

You can also find a unique line-up of pharmacies throughout Hong Kong. What makes them different from stores in other countries is the Chinese herbs that are sold inside.

Many people in Hong Kong have the habit of drinking herbal tea, since Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that herbal tea can prevent and cure various ailments, and even improve one's appearance.

Shopping in Hong Kong does not end when day turns to night. As the neon lights turn on, a busy night gets underway in Hong Kong everyday.

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