My last post was about my smartest score on a Hong Kong travel deal from a daily deal site. I even talked about my taste bud tease on the hawkers food scene in the city. And no, I haven't boarded and experienced HK yet -- as I've said we'll be going there for Chinese New Year. This post is about my current excitement on shopping in Hong Kong.
In Manila, we have our very own Divisoria to provide us the cheapest fashion finds, home products and what have you. Whenever we ask a tindera or the store owner where they get their merchandise from, they'll definitely say it's from Hong Kong. So I asked my friend who lives in HK where they sell those kind of items, she said everywhere! Well, actually, almost anywhere.
Like hawkers, these bargained products (of shoes, bags, clothes, and novelty items) are also seen on the streets and busy corners downtown. The best part is, it's sold cheaper!
They are called Dai Pai Dong in Chinese, English translation is open-air stall. My friend told me that the items are categorized by streets. "Choose a street and they'll whatever you looking for in big variety on that certain street." Upper Castral Row or popularly known as the Cat Street has Chinese ornaments of all sorts. From Feng Shui trinkets to antiques to silk products, the Cat knows what you want. 
For my own shopping list, here are the things I want: Class A designer hand bag, dresses, shoes, accessories, silk bedding, tea set, and a retro cam. I can only how that I won't get ripped off with these bargain finds. Thoughts and tips, anyone?
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