Being Hong Kong’s most densely populated area Mongkok has some of the most congested streets in the city at any time of day. Old and new multi storey buildings overlook the streets with shops and restaurants at street level and commercial or residential units taking up the upper floors. Since retail is one of the major industries in Mongkok it is one of the best areas to shop and there is no doubt that shoppers will find everything and anything that they need here. Mongkok still retains some of its old characteristics with markets, small shops and roadside food stalls which add some piquancy to an otherwise standard shopping experience.

The Ladies Market on Tung Choi Street is one such market specializing in all things to do with ladies. 100 stalls on a kilometer long stretch sell everything from clothing, accessories, cosmetics, watches, home wares to souvenirs. Sai Yeung Choi Street South is famed for its consumer electronics and discount book stores. Temple Street also known as Men’s Street is a part of the shopping experience. Yuen Po Street Bird Garden has hundreds of song birds in beautiful cages. Fa Yuen Street meaning Sneaker Street is full of small establishments selling sports goods, clothing and sports shoes. Sometimes rare special edition sneakers are found here. Flower Market Road has lots of flower shops while Goldfish Street is famous for freshwater and marine fish and aquarium equipment. Tile Street has more than 50 retailers selling everything for house construction and renovation. There is even a Photocopy Street catering to schools nearby. Portland Street is the areas red light district. Kwong Wa Street is popular with hobbyists who find everything from glue to models planes and more here. Dundas Street is on the southern boundary of the shopping area in eastern Mongkok. This is where the malls with the latest fashions from Japan and the west are to be found. Langham Place is a hotel/ shopping mall /office complex and at 59 stories is the tallest building in Mongkok. Some of the malls here are dedicated to particular products such as computer and videogames, computer soft and hardware, accessories and photographic material and equipment among others. Others have high end brands, an amazing range of Japanese products and steeply discounted previous season’s fashions. This is where shoppers can escape the cacophony of the streets and shop in air conditioned comfort, without haggling. There are even after dark shopping malls where the shops are open till midnight and the restaurants close at 2 am.

For anyone looking for a premium location to enjoy all that the city has to offer Cosmo hotel Mongkok is one of the best places on offer. Close to a range of shopping options, a thriving street culture and transport links guests at this hotel in Kowloon can be whisked in a jiffy to wherever they wish to go and whatever they wish to do. Stay at one of best known Mongkok hotels to enjoy convenience of location and a choice of great accommodation.