Great little market on the other side of the island. Great selection of clothes, electricals, ornamental stuff. From an Australian used to the run of the mill Melbourne and Sydney markets this was very refreshing! Great bus trip over the mountains gives you a great perspective of the high rise of the main CBD but then the affluent area of Repulse Bay. When you get tired you can rest down on the beach front at some great little cafes.

Great stop off in this wonderful market. Clean, varied and lots of different shops and stalls from food to gifts and gadgets, clothing and art. We stopped and a very friendly man writing Chinese writing on scrolls which we had our names done and the quality was superb. Thoroughly recommend.

Stanley markets has always been a favourite for us. You can take a bus for an hour up and an hour back. Or catch a taxi for $110HK one way and 25 min. There is only one new shop here in the last 5 years since our last pre covid visit. Several have closed. You can find similar items in the city markets but here the shops are better and more established. There was not a lot of people for a weekend and few tourists here or in Hong Kong in general. Place lacked the spark it has in past. But still great bargains to be had and we found a number of jewellery items and cloths. At shop 28 Chi Wai Co. where I have bought many items of clothing in the past at very cheap prices. Lets say a known shirt for $22HK that is $80 Aus. Bought two shorts that need adjustment. It was done free while we had lunch. Some of the bigger names who were on the outside of the market such as H&M are gone. Well worth a look and a hunt for that bargain. Lots of places to have a lunch or a beer

Stanley Market isn’t what it used to be, A lot of the market stalls and the old charm it had isn’t there anymore but it is still a worthwhile day out. The bus ride is well worth the visit alone. If you’re in Kowloon you can catch the star ferry for a few dollars over to Hong Kong and use the walkway over the bridge to get to the bus station at Exchange Plaza. Take the double decker bus no. 260 (express) 6, 6A or 6X for another few dollars . Sit at the front for a great view. The water front and pavilion at Stanley markets are lovely and a few good things at the market stalls. Not the variety and quality it used to be though. I can recommend a drink at the Smugglers Inn on the waterfront for an interesting resting stop. It’s a nice half day trip.

When I used to live in Hong Kong and also afterwards on visits,a visit to Stanley Market was a hit for both tourists and expats. But this time we came on a Saturday, and there were several shops which were closed. There were not many shoppers around, and I thought the place had a very depressive atmosphere!

Firstly I would advise purchasing an Octopus card online which you pick up at the airport. This allows tap and pay on all transport and many restaurants and 7 11s. You can top up at 7 11. There are lots of malls but I found them all to be rather high end shops but up to you what you want. The Underground is very good and the buses are good too, just tap your card. Not 100% sure but on buses price shows up on screen to tap (probably highest fare) but cheap anyway. If less may have to state destination. Never paid more than £1.10. 11hkd. Beer prices can be extortionate I paid £9 in a bog std bar but then paid £2.60 for 600ml Japanese beer with a meal in temple market. Ferry was quick and cheap. Also mrt does go to other islands but only a short stay.