Jade Market, Hong Kong
Jade Market, you can never find a similar street elsewhere in the world, with more than 400 jade vendors in the same area. You can buy various shades, colors, and qualities of jade at a very reasonable price from these vendors. However, 4 things you need to keep in mind before you purchase anything from the Jade Street:
- Bargain, bargain and bargain. Most of the time, you can get the jade 30 to 40 percent lower from the markup price.
- Don't assume they are REAL. Don't spend a fortune on them if you're not an jade expert. Not all 400+ vendors are doing business honestly (most of them do). A greenish jade pendants/bracelets can cost from USD$20 to USD$20,000. It is a perfect place if you're looking for souvenirs, but don't spend more than USD$100 for each piece.
- Don't buy everything from one store. Walk through the whole street before you make purchase decisions.
- Plan for a morning trip to the jade street. You will find most of vendors are closed after 3 / 4pm. The best time to visit is around 10am in the morning. Some vendors will offer a "good deal for first customer of the day.
Direction:
Jade Market, located on Canton Road between Kansu Street and Jordan Road, where shops operate from every Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm. You will see a giant jade stone (3 tons) placed at the junction of Canton Road and Jordan Road as a landmark.
Take the MTR Yau Ma Tei Station Exit C, walk along Nathan Road to Kansu Street. Walk along Kansu Street to Jade Market or continue along Kansu Street to Canton Road for 10 to 15 minutes.
