Hong Kong’s best outlet malls

Citygate Outlet is easily within reach of Tung Chung MTR station and just 10 minutes away from the airport. There are 80 international brands offering 30 percent to 70 percent discounts off original prices. Bargain hunt high-end brands like Hugo Boss and Coach and high-street labels such as Levi’s and Vans. There’s also a plethora of dining options and the nearby Novotel Citygate Hotel is perfect for an overnight sojourn.

If you want to avoid the crazy crowds at Harbour City but still want to take advantage of all the shopping opportunities in Tsim Sha Tsui. China Hong Kong City is here to save the day. Home to all sorts of local and international brands including outlet stores such as Esprit, Catalog, Geox and Mirabelle, you can enjoy up to 70 percent discounts all year round. Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Pacific Hotel as well as the China Ferry Terminal, providing ferry services to Macao and mainland China.

Though certainly not as glamorous as some of Hong Kong's more prestigious malls, this no-frills outlet shopping street in Kwun Tong is the go-to spot for sports apparel, footwear and casual clothes. It’s a quick walk from the Kwun Tong MTR Station and like most outlets, the small stretch of outlet stores are located in an industrial area. You can be sure to find cheap deals on major brands like Initial, New Balance, Adidas, Nike and Converse, once you've managed to dig through rows and rows of shoeboxes. 

Horizon Plaza in Ap Lei Chau is unlike your ordinary outlet mall. We suggest starting from the 25th floor and work your way down, tackling the formidable number of shops (100, to be precise). Thanks to its substantial space – a true rarity in Hong Kong, Horizon Plaza features an extensive selection of homeware and furniture stores and showrooms, including Ovohome, Phoenix Curtains and the Lane Crawford Warehouse among others. There’s even Sift Cupcakes for afternoon refuelling. 

With outlet malls already in five Chinese cities, Florentia Village is now open here in Kwai Chung, next to the Kwai Hing MTR Station. Inspired by Florence, the birthplace of so many iconic Italian luxury brands, expect to see brands like Armani, Salvatore Ferragamo, Kenzo and Versace. Unfortunately - or rather, thankfully - the Hong Kong outpost has foregone the artificial and tacky replication of the Italian city for its interior. 

Though not technically an outlet mall, Sneaker Street is the place to go for shoes, shoes and more shoes. Located in Mong Kok’s Fa Yun Street right next to the renowned Ladies’ Market, this stretch of sneaker shops has been in operation since the 1980s. You’ll find everything on this lane, whether it’s the newest Nike kicks or a pair of Converse wedged sneakers. Some will be cheap whereas some will be even more expensive than originals, so watch out!