Hong Kong is well-known for its myriad of shopping opportunities, and the one of a kind Shanghai Street is always worth a visit. Unlike the ubiquitous modern shopping malls which can be seen throughout the city, Shanghai Street has a distinctive ambience found nowhere else in the metropolis.

Strolling down Shanghai Street is a mesmeric experience which will stay in your mind long after the sojourn is over. This lengthy boulevard extends right up to Kowloon Park from the area of Prince Edward, and at one time was the most affluent area in Kowloon. The avenue’s legacy stretches back to the year 1880, at which time it was called Station Street.

The charm of the boulevard lies in its numerous quaint shophouses and places of business which still engage in commercial pursuits. The tenants who operate their businesses from these charming buildings have taken the initiative to maintain their unique character, keeping the street as unique as ever. However, if modern renovations are carried out, these historically significant buildings may be lost forever, and therefore visitors should make it a point to view these historical highlights before it is too late.

If glamorous malls are your preferred shopping venue, the upscale mall at Langham Place is sure to meet your expectations with its attractive open-air cafes and restaurants. In the environs you will find the Mong Kok Market, one of the city’s last few street marketplaces.

You will find practitioners of many interesting trades at Shanghai Street, such as a master of portrait painting, who has been practicing his trade since the days when it was more expensive to have oneself photographed.

Moving on you will find a gallery of contemporary art, which is intended for local residents and visitors to appreciate the talents of the local artistic community. On the other hand if your interests focus on gastronomy make sure to visit Man Kee, a many decades-old retailer who specializes in items like chopping boards, bamboo steamers and mooncake moulds, and counts Hong Kong’s finest restaurants and hotels amongst its customers.

Selective travellers who desire Hotels Suites Hong Kong will be pleased by Langham Place Mongkok Hong Kong, an outstanding Hong Kong hotel which offers excellent accommodations and gracious hospitality.