SHOPPING

lonelyplanet.comSHOPPING HONG KONG ISLAND164but also streetwise women’s foundationpieces, light gossamer dresses and slinkytops, plus a range of accessories.WAN CHAI COMPUTER CENTREMap p74Computers1st fl, Southorn Centre, 130-138 Hennessy Rd, WanChai; hclosed Sun; MTR Wan Chai (exit B2)This place, on the northern edge of SouthornPlayground, is a cut above Hong Kong’scomputer emporiums. The prices on prettymuch everything digital are generallykeener than the local chain stores.CHINESE ARTS & CRAFTSMap p72Department Store%2523 3933; Shop 220, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway,Admiralty; MTR Admiralty (exit F)Mainland-owned CAC is probably the bestplace in Hong Kong to buy quality bric-abracand other Chinese trinkets; it’s positivelyan Aladdin’s cave of souvenirs. OnHong Kong Island there are also branchesin Central (Map p78 ; %2901 0338; Ground fl, AsiaStandard Tower, 59 Queen’s Rd Central) and Tsim ShaTsui (Map p104 ; %2735 4061; 1st fl, Star House, 3Salisbury Rd), and there’s also a huge one inWan Chai (Map p74 ; %2827 6667; Lower Block, ChinaResources Bldg, 26 Harbour Rd).DESIGN GALLERY Map p74 Gifts & Souvenirs%2584 4146; Level 1, Hong Kong Convention &Exhibition Centre, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai; g18Supported by the Hong Kong Trade DevelopmentCouncil, this shop showcases localdesign in the form of jewellery, toys, ornamentsand gadgets. It’s a chaotic but oftenrewarding gaggle of goodies. A great placeto find present-buying inspiration. There’salso a branch in the check-in hall at theairport (%2261 2524; TEO7, Level 7).HONG KONG RECORDSMap p72Music%2845 7088; Shop 252, 2nd fl, Pacific Place, 88Queensway, Admiralty; MTR Admiralty, exit FThis local outfit has a good selection ofCantonese and international sounds, includingtraditional Chinese, jazz, classicaland contemporary music. There’s also agood range of DVDs and VCDs of bothChinese films and Western movies withChinese subtitles. There’s also a Kowloon Tongbranch (Map pp100–1 ; %2265 8299; Shop L1-02, Level1, Festival Walk, 80-88 Tat Chee Ave).SUNMARK CAMPING EQUIPMENTMap p74Outdoor Gear%2893 8553; 1st fl, 121 Wan Chai Rd, Wan Chai;hnoon-8pm Mon-Sat, 1.30-7.30pm Sun; g6,6A or 6XHead here for hiking and camping gearand waterproof clothing of all sorts. There’salso a small selection of second-hand gear.Enter from Bullock Lane.PACIFIC PLACE Map p72Shopping Mall%2844 8988; www.pacificplace.com.hk; 88Queensway, Admiralty; MTR Admiralty (exit F)One of the city’s best shopping malls, PacificPlace has, if anything, gone further upmarketrecently. There are a couple of hundredoutlets, dominated by higher-end men’s andwomen’s fashion (from the likes of Burberry,Chanel, Chloé, Loewe, Marc Jacobs andVersace) and accessories (Bottega Veneta,Coach, Fendi, Gucci etc). There’s also a LaneCrawford department store.BUNN’S DIVERS Map p74 Sporting Goods%3422 3322; Mezzanine, Chuen Fung House, 188-192 Johnston Rd, Wan Chai; MTR Wan Chai (exit A3)Masks, snorkels, fins, regulators, tanks –Hong Kong’s longest-established diveshop also runs dive tours and trainingcourses.KUNG FU SUPPLIESMap p74Sporting Goods%2891 1912; Room 6A, 6th fl, Chuen Fung House,188- 192 Johnston Rd, Wan Chai; g6, 6A or 6XIf you need to stock up on martial-arts accessoriesor just want to thumb through adecent collection of books, this is the placeto go. The staff here is very helpful.SHEUNG WANFor antiques and curios, head for HollywoodRd, which starts in Central and ends up inSheung Wan, where there is a long string ofshops selling Asian items. Some of the reallygood spots have genuine finds, but beware ofwhat you buy. Western Market ( p82 ) is a goodspot for buying fabrics and curios. There arealso a couple of big department stores in thearea.KARIN WEBER GALLERYMap p80Antiques, Fine Art%2544 5004; www.karinwebergallery.com; 20Aberdeen St; g26