Stanley Market — Attraction in Hong Kong

This historic street market on the city's serene south coast is as popular with locals as it is with tourists. If you are looking for antiques and street market.. Go here for souvenirs like lacquerware, embroidered tablecloths, prints and paintings. You will find an interesting array of little shops selling silk garments, sportswear, art, Chinese costume jewelry and souvenirs. While a bit "touristy" if you are a tourist it will certainly help you to cross off all the items on your souvenirs-to-buy-Aunt-Jane shopping list. A hard morning of shopping is also nicely finished off by a good lunch at one of the many restaurants, which are the reason that Hong Kong locals also frequent the area

Beyond the market and the beach and if you keep walking, you will find Stanley Plaza Square which is an open area overhung with old trees

Go up the escalator into the Stanley Plaza itself which is a modern indoor shopping arcade and an excellent way to avoid the heat while continuing your shopping. Interior décor shops sit side-by-side with restaurants and fast food. You'll find banks here to draw some more cash if you want to continue shopping in the mark

Check out the "Lover's Terrace" with great views over Stanley Bay, Murray House and of course in the distance Blake Pier.

Stanley has been inhabited for hundreds of years and was once a major fishing port, as a prosperous and important small town it has its share of temples which are well worth a visit. They are actively in use as places of worship so some respect should be shown, but local worshipers are very used to tourists having a look around, so there won't be an issue if you want to take a few pictures in the temples.

If you do take a taxi, the driver will probably expect to go via Route 1, which would be closer and cheaper but not that much faster. If you have limited chance to see things consider asking the driver to go via Route4, through Chia Wan, Shek O, and the Tai Tam road. This route is longer and so will cost more but will let you see a lot of different types of Hong Kong landscape that you wouldn't normally see, including the Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir, while still getting you to Stanley in around the same time because portions of the route are very fast highway.

Public transport, by comparison, will end up with you taking the last part of the trip, on a bus or minibus, though the first portion of the trip can now be taken on the MTR or "underground" railway although some of the rails are in fact above ground. The only exception are the few buses, such as 6X and GMB 40, which takes you to the Stanley Plaza shopping arcade and will mean you are seeing Stanley "backwards", with the market as...

Located at Stanley New Street, Stanley, Hong Kong 🇭🇰 Stanley Market is an example of a traditional Chinese open air market in Stanley on the South Coast of Hong Kong Island. Originally, the market grew out of Chek Chu Tsuen, a nearby village. I remember coming here as a child with my parents when on holiday in Hong Kong. You once could get some fantastic bargains here. Now it’s very commercialised. Now it’s hard to find a vendor that is willing to bargain with you. Which is normally half the fun when coming to these kinds of markets. It’s a real shame that you can’t really do that here now. It’s really now more of a tourist trap. Saying that, there are stalls selling lacquerware, embroidered tablecloths etc, prints, leather bags and wallets, paintings, clothes, Toys, Hong Kong souvenirs and other items. There are several small Chinese restaurants and/or open food stalls in the marketplace. The nearby Stanley Main Street offers larger restaurants, both Western and Chinese. There’s also people doing Chinese calligraphy. You can get your name done in Chinese. I did this. I know it’s touristy, but I figured “What the hell, why not?” There are toilets facilities and they are pretty clean. Very close to the harbour and you can walk all along the waterside and admire the views. Stanley Markets is quite a distance from the Hong Kong Main Island. There are several ways to get there. Taxi 🚕, Bus 🚌, MTR plus Bus (MTR from Admiralty station in Hong Kong Island to Ocean Park Station and then change to a bus to Stanley Markets). Even though it’s not what it used to be, I would still recommend a visit....

During our cruise boat excursion to Hong Kong, we had the opportunity to visit Stanley Market, a well-known shopping destination on the southern side of Hong Kong Island. Nestled in the charming seaside town of Stanley, the market offered a fun and relaxed shopping experience, making it a great stop for both souvenirs and unique finds.

As we wandered through the market’s winding lanes, we found a variety of goods, including silk clothing, artwork, jewelry, accessories, and Chinese handicrafts. The prices were quite reasonable, and we appreciated that the vendors were friendly, not overly aggressive, and open to negotiation. This made bargaining an enjoyable part of the shopping experience.

Our guide mentioned that Stanley Market used to be much larger, with a wider variety of stores. While it may have changed over the years, we still found it to be a worthwhile stop, offering quality products at good prices. Beyond shopping, the market’s location near the waterfront gave it a relaxed atmosphere, and we took some time to enjoy the beautiful coastal views and nearby cafes.

After exploring the market, we strolled along Stanley’s promenade, enjoying the seaside breeze and lively atmosphere. For those visiting Hong Kong, I highly recommend a trip to Stanley Market. While it may not be as expansive as it once was, it still provides a pleasant shopping experience with a good selection of items, reasonable prices, and a charming setting...