Cat Street

Market · Soho ·

Cat Street

Market · Soho ·

Street market with antiques, art, souvenirs, and vintage finds

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Upper Lascar Row, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Get directions

@afar

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"Cat Street Is a Purr-fect Place to Shop for Kitsch and Curios Cat Street, also known as Upper Lascar Row, is the purr -fect place to browse for kitsch and curios that make great gifts for friends back home. In contrast to the expensive antiques sold along the parallel Hollywood Road, colorful Cat Street is a fun jumble of the quirky: snuff bottles, silk slippers, embroidered things, vintage jewelry and clothes, old propaganda posters, and Chairman Mao–themed everything. The bustling-market vibeappeals even to nonshoppers.(Wondering about the name? Back in the 1920s the area was known for markets that sold secondhand and sometimes stolen goods; the people who bought the hot property were called cats, and so a nickname was born.)"

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Cat Street

@cntraveler

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24 Best Things to Do in Hong Kong

"Located on a pedestrian street just below Hollywood Road, the century-old Cat Street market is a dream come true for vintage treasure hunters. You’ll find a few bona fide jade stores alongside makeshift street stalls; the latter brim with everything from throwaway souvenirs to quirky memorabilia, vintage photography prints, and genuinely beautiful retro vases. A few contemporary restaurants, such as Bibo (French cuisine and contemporary art) and Man Mo Cafe (French-ified dim sum) provide worthy resting spots should you need to refuel." - Kate Springer

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@silverkris

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An insider’s guide to Hong Kong - SilverKris

"An antiques market along Upper Lascar Row popular with collectors, specialising in antique furniture, vintage statues, and movie posters — described as a personal shopping paradise by the author." - SilverKris

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Cat Street

George B.

Google

A very surreal street market with lots of Cold War and Cantonese film memorabilia. There’s a wide variety of things to look at, some of the shops are hidden away but boast a large stock whilst some of the street stalls are a bit repetitive. Come around midday for the best experience. Make sure to haggle for the best prices. Most places will obviously only take cash so be prepared. We had a fun time here overall!

Jonty C.

Google

Cat Street is effectively a flea market, filled with random objects for sale

Rik

Google

Cat street is one of the historic local markets of Hong Kong whose importance has been recognised and protected today. Its core are the stalls that sell Hong Kong historically themed trinkets mostly like jade pendants, foo dogs and so on. However many of the stools have second hand objects for sale that are a fascinating glimpse in Hong Kong past. Past the market stalls are shops that sell much higher quality historical goods that come from all over issue that come at a much higher cost than objects on the stalls. Be aware this market is open so be prepared for the sun, heat and rain when you go.

Stéphan L.

Google

Honestly, not worth the trip. There are only a few shops, the outdoor stalls close early (around 6 p.m.), and the whole place feels very touristy. Better to skip it.

Lachlann B.

Google

Still one of the most interesting corners of HongKong..... Quite a few bargains and antiques still to be found here... Although you have to dig deep to find them... (lots of cheap trashy reproductions too....) Bars and coffee shops now appearing where good antique shops used to be..... Somewhat diminishing the character and atmosphere it used to have

Chris J.

Google

Not many stalls opened on the weekdays - items were mostly repeated at every stall. Quite a good variety of items. Pricing varies across different stalls for the same item - $15-$30.

Alan T.

Google

Many junk and antique stores to catch your interest when browsing this street. You will never know if you bought an antique is genuine or at a fair price. As long you you like it and the price is acceptable, that's the best of the situation. Pretty interesting street to browse around.

Rudy

Google

Need a traditional souvenir that's the place to be . A few steps below man mo temple A pedestrian street rare in hk . public toilet on the steps lower. Antiques,not antiques, 2nd hand , a few copies.. on.the adjacent steps an amazing boutique sales smaller item . art deco pre war 50s 70s collectors from glasses to robots 70s round tv ceiling light a step in time for a short moment. .chill bar and cafe, tattoo shop , *my favorite tips a the and if the street go down a few steps granny as we call older lady (Popo) sales 2nd hand luggage delsay samsonite polo rimowa elle .....she is lovely but negotiate like a pro .

@afar

25,132 Postcards · 3,702 Cities

Where to Shop in Hong Kong Now

Photo by Christian Goupi / age fotostock

Cat Street

@cntraveler

42,481 Postcards · 5,683 Cities

24 Best Things to Do in Hong Kong

https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-things-to-do-in-hong-kong

Cat Street

@silverkris

10,054 Postcards · 2,273 Cities

An insider’s guide to Hong Kong - SilverKris

https://silverkris.singaporeair.com/inspiration/nature-adventure/travel-tips/an-insiders-guide-to-hong-kong/

Cat Street

George B.

Google

Jonty C.

Google

Cat Street is effectively a flea market, filled with random objects for sale

Rik

Google

Stéphan L.

Google

Honestly, not worth the trip. There are only a few shops, the outdoor stalls close early (around 6 p.m.), and the whole place feels very touristy. Better to skip it.

Lachlann B.

Google

Chris J.

Google

Not many stalls opened on the weekdays - items were mostly repeated at every stall. Quite a good variety of items. Pricing varies across different stalls for the same item - $15-$30.

Alan T.

Google

Rudy

Google

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