| Known
as the "Shopping Paradise", Hong Kong's shopping
districts mainly concentrate on Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway
Bay.
Tsim
Sha Tsui is located at the very tip of Kowloon peninsula
and is best reached by taking the scenic Star Ferry across
the harbor from Central. As well as jaw-dropping shopping
and dining options, Tsim Sha Tsui is one of Hong Kong's
most diverse and exhilarating locales. There is something
for everyone here, from the bright lights of streets that
never sleep to tranquil parks and architectural reminders
of the colonial years.
Named
after the British governor who designed it, bustling Nathan
Road, stretching from the seaside of Tsim Sha Tsui to
the Boundary Street to the north of the Kowloon Peninsula,
is the major road in this area. It once was scorned as
a white elephant and originally dubbed "Nathan's
Folly". In recent decades, however, it has become
celebrated as the "Golden Mile" because of the
dazzling array of neon-decorated shops, hotels, restaurants
and nightspots that flank the wide thoroughfare.
Tsim
Sha Tsui prepares everything for shopper and makes sure
that it can fully cater to your needs. If you desire brand
name products, then you can go to Sun Plaza and Park Lane
Shoppers Boulevard where various famous brand goods, such
as Nike, Bossini, Esprit, and U2 can be found. And if
you are fond of more modern clothes, Beverley Commercial
Center can help you to follow the fashion.
Of
course, if shopping is not your thing and you prefer a
more cultural experience while in Hong Kong, Tsim Sha
Tsui has the highest concentration of cultural centers
and museums in the area. Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong
Kong Space Museum and Hong Kong Cultural Center are all
situated here, providing you with a chance to taste the
exciting culture and science in Hong Kong. |