Causeway bay book centre consists of 4 storeys with wide collection of books. Bao had no interest in publishing fictitious tales of. Shatin book plaza new town plaza shatin book plaza hilton plaza passage, hong kong heritage museum branch tseung kwan o branch tai po branch sheung shui branch tuen mun branch trend plaza tuen mun branch leung king tin shui wai branch cp plus, tai wai university bookstore, the chinese university of hong kong. Discover 19 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in hong kong from quarry bay monster building to causeway bay typhoon shelter. Dec 28, 2016 in hong kongs book industry, everybody is scared this article is more than 3 years old hong kong used to be a place of relatively free speech in china, but that was before xi jinpings crackdown. The ultimate guide to shopping in hong kong everyone knows hong kong as a place of neonlit retail pilgrimage all international brands worth their logo have outlets here, and they are supplemented by the citys own retail trailblazers. For some members of hong kong s literati, these books were a stain on the citys reputation.
In hong kongs book industry, everybody is scared books. In hong kong, shopping is not only the act of buying things but is also a form of recreation and a way of life. Hypebeast hong kong select shop guide 2017 hypebeast. Get ready to keep calm and read on with our guide to the best bookstores in hong kong. Apr 03, 2018 mainland censors denounced the book almost immediately, but in hong kong, it was an instant best seller. Top 10 bookstores in hong kong and online bookstores little steps.
Skip to primary navigation skip to content skip to footer. This usually crowded centre, located next to mong kok station, has three floors of shops selling lowpriced clothes and shoes, plastic toys and heavy metal cds. Explore the shopping options available at hong kong international airport. It opened in 2004 and was constructed based on the hong kong government urban redevelopment scheme. But having lived and shopped in hong kong for 20 years, she decided to put it all in a book that would make shopping easy and fun for others. The best book stores in hong kong tatler hong kong. Alex daye of hong kong tailor moustache knows where to go for spices, fabrics or even kung. From photography to comics to fashion, taschen might appeal especially to art buffs. We have a broad selection of wonderful books by international writers and illustrators.
Feb 18, 2020 online shopping for hong kong history books in the books store. The citys heritage as an international centre of trade has led to an incredible variety of goods, while the local passion for buying and selling infects almost every corner of the city and all those who enter it. Ellen mcnally began publishing shopping guides in 2002 with the first edition of shop in shenzhen an insiders guide a guide to bargain hunting in the chinese city across the border from hong kong. Oct 16, 2017 following last years hong kong shop cats, photographer marcel heijnen is releasing a second book on the shier, more transient felines seen around the citys market stalls, with alley cats and. This store is all about its customers and offers an online shop too with a promise to personally deliver the books to you anywhere in hk. Based in the uk, we operate in over countries displaying books in 26 different local currencies, including the hong kong. Tucked away in tai kwun, its store in hong kong is its first and only location in asia. Pick up your kiddos next bedtime story at one of these top picks from central to kowloon and enjoy. Online book store buy books online in hong kong fishpond.
The following list is the bookstores that sell japanese books with a focus on jlpt textbooks that i could find in hong kong. Popular bookstore closes 16 outlets in hong kong, a wakeup. The ultimate guide to the best shopping in hong kong. This book provides an introduction to the legal system in hong kong. Millions of products at discount prices its shopping made easy. Booksmart is a small bookstore in hong kong selling quality, inexpensive, new and used english books. We have a strong list in both chinese and english that covers hong kong history, law, education, medicine, social work, and real estate and law. Oxfam also runs second hand shops for books, clothing, home and fashion accessories, one in central lg8, jardine house, 1 connaught place and one in causeway bay shop 33, 11f windsor house, 311 gloucester road. We offer over 20 million books 14 million english books, all at great prices with free delivery on all orders. Online shopping for hong kong history books in the books store. A hidden gem housed in the basement of hotel stage, muse comprises a cafe, a small art gallery and of course, a book store housing titles that range in topics from plants to retro hong kongstyle apothecary labels and plenty of art, as well as stunning illustrated books made from textured silkscreen. Hong kong bookstore hong kong online bookstore, toy shop. In singapore, the page one bookstore is established at vivocity, the shopping mall touted to be the largest of its kind on the island. The causeway bay books disappearances are a series of international disappearances concerning five staff members of causeway bay books, a bookstore located in causeway bay, hong kong.
Between october and december 2015, five staff of causeway bay books went missing. Photo book hong kong market cats, sequel to shop cats, shows. At least two of them disappeared in mainland china, one in thailand. Oxfam hong kong is an independent international development and humanitarian organisation working against poverty and related injustice. One of the worlds leading art book publishers, taschen opened its first store in asia at hong kongs tai kwun centre for heritage and arts. The retail outlets are strategically located in prime business and residential districts. There are nine dymocks stores in the hong kong region. Whats the best international book magazine store in hong kong. Joint publishing hong kong is one of major book store chains in hong kong and currently a subsidiary company of sino united publishing holdings limited. Shopping, shop and dine hong kong international airport. A good bookstore is a destination for the imagination. From secondhand books and graphic novels to the latest english and.
In 1949, popular set up world publishing company in hong kong to retail and publish magazines and chinese books for the local and southeast asian markets the following year 1950, educational publishing house eph was established in hong kong to publish chinese textbooks. Hong kong on the brink columbia global reports by wasserstrom jeffrey feb 11, 2020. Welcome to the largest online bookstore in hong kong. Aided by an air of forbidden allure and the indication of a huge, untapped market, an. Today, it is one of the market leaders of preschool and primary textbooks in hong kong. You get immediate satisfaction as you browse the shelves of freshly stacked books, flip through those crisp pages with thumb and finger ahh, that new book smell. We charge by the weight of the order and not by the number of books. Whether you are looking for chain stores, malls, boutiques or local designers, weve got you covered. Sassy hong kong is the goto guide for girls in the city that truly never sleeps. Storybook shoppe is a fantasyland merchandise location where you can purchase disney princess costumes, accessories and more at hong kong disneyland park.
Mcbarron book company, established in 1986, is one of the leading medical booksellers in hong kong. The devotion hong kong applies to shopping is a sight in its own right. Welcome to book depository, an international online book retailer. Hong kong is the worlds best shopping site with shopping malls, department stores, and street markets. The flagship store can be found in the ifc mall on harbour view street. The shops at the western end of hollywood rd tend to be cheaper paraphernalia, including propaganda posters and badges from the cultural revolution. Highlights of hong kongs best sources for english language books, including art books, used book shops, specialty book stores, and online. It exclusively sells the books it publishes, which mostly includes contemporary art. See details about the top 7 things to buy in hong kong. Im after a book that is japanese and maybe some magazines from the uk as im getting withdrawl symptoms before i fly back to the uk this sunday. While the city isnt exactly known for its independent book outlets, here are a few gems where you can browse through some preloved volumes.
So, i decided to aim for n1 of the japanese language proficiency test jlpt for july 2016. Spread out over three floors, this taiwanese book store gained immediate popularity after landing in hong kong, and not. Sham shui po may be known for its cheap electronics and street markets selling all kinds. New arrivals, english books, humanities, lifestyle, art, stationery and textbook. Apr 01, 2017 while more established boutiques such as juice, 8five2 and woaw have made a name for themselves outside of hong kong, lesserknown shops catered to more of a local clientele can be found clustered. Bookstores have so much more to offer than online shops.
Storybook shoppe bibbidi bobbidi boutique shops hong. You have your classic allpurpose bookshops that sell everything from bestsellers to stationary and indie stores that double up as a cafe or an art. Below, we would like to give you a guide to the best shopping areas, malls, and markets for shopping in hong kong. The best hong kong bookstores for all you book lovers. Buy bestselling and newlyreleased chinese books, chinese magazines, and other chinese literature products from china, hong kong, and taiwan with free international shipping. Our knowledgeable staff can help select books specifically for your child. Theres nothing more satisfying than curling up with a good book and a hot cup of tea. The ultimate guide to hong kong book stores unleash your inner literati. It has the largest collection of english and chinese book titles in hong kong with over 27 million titles for selection. The ultimate guide to hong kong book stores the hk hub. From storytelling magic to the best deals on used books for kids to online stores too, little steps has put together the top list for exploring kidfriendly bookstores in hong kong. Shopping is unofficially a national pastime in hong kong, and its a great way to explore the city. We are the largest selections of quality childrens book store in hong kong, and a wide range of educational toys, puzzles, games, and audio books.
They have lots of books and magazines, but they also have cool stuff like backpack, jewelry, art etc. The ultimate guide to shopping in hong kong lonely planet. The following list is the bookstores that sell japanese books with a focus on jlpt textbooks that i could find in hong. Hong kong university press is a major academic publisher of primarily englishlanguage books. If secondhand books are your thing, then enjoy the great selection youll find nestling alongside new prints at flow. Hong kong bookstore online bookstore serving hong kong and. Taiwan and hong kong, categories ranging from literature, history, art, design.
We are a family run business selling brand new books for children aged 011 years and offer free delivery. Most of hong kongs antique shops are bunched along wyndham st and hollywood rd in central and sheung wan. Jan 17, 2020 pay a visit to some of hong kongs best furniture and homeware shops and independent stores. We have over 3 million books available for you to buy online, in thousands of categories and deliver to both hong kong and macau. Jun 30, 2012 top 10 shops in hong kong as well as plenty of malls, hong kong has its share of quirky, unusual shops. Hong kong is perhaps the best shopping place in the world. Heres our guide to where to find the best shopping in hong kong and the various destinations around the city. Now in its 20th year, this is the place to come to find the unexpected. We specialize in medical and nursing books, video, cdroms and stethoscopes as well. Here is an ultimate guide about what to shop and where to shop in hong kong. Since then, page one has marked its presence with bookstores in china, hong kong, singapore, thailand and taiwan. From al fresco bars and hole in thewall restaurants, to secret shopping spots and special events, we pound the pavements in search of all the best hong kong has to offer.
The book that keeps on giving secondhand bookstores. City one shatin is a residential precinct in sha tin, new. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The company will still continue its operations in hong kong with a focus on promoting education. The ultimate guide to hong kong book stores highlights of hong kong s best sources for english language books, including art books, used book shops, specialty book stores, and online retailers.