Visit Duration

Entrance Fee

Free entry. Bring cash for shopping and food (HK$300-500 per person). Most vendors don't accept cards.

Best Time to Visit

Arrive around 7-8pm when the market is in full swing. Peak activity is 8-10pm. Too early (before 5pm) and many stalls aren't set up. Cooler months are more comfortable for outdoor browsing.

Crowd Level

Price Range

How to Get There

Take MTR to Yau Ma Tei Station (Tsuen Wan Line), Exit C. Or Jordan Station, Exit A. The market is a 1-2 minute walk.

What to Expect

Bring cash - most vendors don't accept cards. Bargaining is expected, start at 50% of asking price. Best food: clay pot rice, seafood, stinky tofu. Fortune tellers offer palm reading and tarot. Cantonese opera performances happen near Tin Hau Temple. Quality varies - inspect items before buying. Avoid buying electronics here.

Best Photo Spot

The neon-lit streets at night create atmospheric photos. The Tin Hau Temple area has opera performances for cultural shots. Food stalls with steaming clay pots make great street photography subjects.