Goldfish Market on Postcard

"Fancy Fish for Sale As a lover of all things market, as well as a diver and serious animal lover, I was beyond ecstatic to find out there was a goldfish market in Hong Kong . The market is situated in the Mong Kok area of Hong Kong's Kowloon. The market is a series of streets, rather than a structured market. It's amazing! Shop upon shop selling every type of fish you could imagine and some you have never even heard of or seen. Things that would be illegal in many western countries, and bargain-bin prices compared to your local fish store. The fish are often displayed outside the shop in plastic bags, ready for you to take home. The Chinese consider goldfish to be particularly lucky, but there are hundreds of other varieties of fish to be found in the streets around Tung Choi street. By kimberly max"

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"Fancy Fish for Sale As a lover of all things market, as well as a diver and serious animal lover, I was beyond ecstatic to find out there was a goldfish market in Hong Kong . The market is situated in the Mong Kok area of Hong Kong's Kowloon. The market is a series of streets, rather than a structured market. It's amazing! Shop upon shop selling every type of fish you could imagine and some you have never even heard of or seen. Things that would be illegal in many western countries, and bargain-bin prices compared to your local fish store. The fish are often displayed outside the shop in plastic bags, ready for you to take home. The Chinese consider goldfish to be particularly lucky, but there are hundreds of other varieties of fish to be found in the streets around Tung Choi street. By kimberly max"

If You Only Have Three Days in Hong Kong

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CS Chai

Google

The local people in Hong Kong believe that rearing goldfish and other tropical ornamental fish can bring them luck. There are many shops along this street selling various kinds of small tropical fishes to be reared as pets at home. Fish tanks, aquarium accessories and pet food are also sold here. The fishes for sale are displayed in small transparent plastic bags. There is hardly enough space for them to turn around. The shop owners do not allow people to take photos of the fishes at close range because it could startled them. Nothing spectacular here, you can give it a miss if you have a tight itinerary.

Nitro Cars

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Considered as a tourist attraction in Hong Kong the Gold fish markets is quite bizarre. Located in Bute Street near the Prince Edward MTR station fish of all sorts hanging in small plastic bags on walls of stores. Most are small enough for them to swim around but some can hardly move in such a confined space in small bags. Some sellers are quick to point out that filming is not allowed i was lucky to arrive just on opening to capture a few still shots. All sorts of equipment for fish keeping are for sale like nets, chemicals, cleaning aids, air pump and filters. Fish available are cold water goldfish/koi carp, paradise/gouramis, live bearers, knife fish, African and south/Central american cichlids, Asian barbs and snake heads etc. Definitely worth coming to have a look if youre an aquarium enthusiast.

Anita Ong

Google

Its various streets with goldfish shops scattered around. Interesting to see locals buying fishes / turtles/ etc. There were various pet shops for puppies, kittens, reptiles too

Erina Lin

Google

99% of the shops are anti tourists and kids. No photo taking of their pets (wonder why), some even followed us throughout to ensure our kids don't touch the cage (not talking about knocking, just on getting close to the cage). They sell more dogs and cats than fish.

Leh Ping

Google

Right behind the cha chaan teng we visited, we found ourselves on a street often mentioned in Hong Kong dramas and movies. This street hosts two rows of pet stores. One of the shops caught our attention with its display of beautiful pet shrimp which we quite enjoy.

Eltira Gaga

Google

When I went to Goldfish market every time, i seen that the goldfish is trapped in a small plastic bag and only provided a limited air, my feeling was not very good. This kind of selling method has a room to provide.

Sh yyy

Google

Alot of pets shops surrounding, quite a nice place to shop but not in hot weather. Too hot during sunset time in HK.

Just AnnoyedUK

Google

If you're in the mood for some tropical fish and a few fish oddities, this is the street browse (beware no photography is allowed). You can find just about anything that takes your fancy, although quite a selection will be is plastic bags to be displayed to attract passersby.

CS Chai

Google

The local people in Hong Kong believe that rearing goldfish and other tropical ornamental fish can bring them luck. There are many shops along this street selling various kinds of small tropical fishes to be reared as pets at home. Fish tanks, aquarium accessories and pet food are also sold here. The fishes for sale are displayed in small transparent plastic bags. There is hardly enough space for them to turn around. The shop owners do not allow people to take photos of the fishes at close range because it could startled them. Nothing spectacular here, you can give it a miss if you have a tight itinerary.

Nitro Cars

Google

Considered as a tourist attraction in Hong Kong the Gold fish markets is quite bizarre. Located in Bute Street near the Prince Edward MTR station fish of all sorts hanging in small plastic bags on walls of stores. Most are small enough for them to swim around but some can hardly move in such a confined space in small bags. Some sellers are quick to point out that filming is not allowed i was lucky to arrive just on opening to capture a few still shots. All sorts of equipment for fish keeping are for sale like nets, chemicals, cleaning aids, air pump and filters. Fish available are cold water goldfish/koi carp, paradise/gouramis, live bearers, knife fish, African and south/Central american cichlids, Asian barbs and snake heads etc. Definitely worth coming to have a look if youre an aquarium enthusiast.

Anita Ong

Google

Its various streets with goldfish shops scattered around. Interesting to see locals buying fishes / turtles/ etc. There were various pet shops for puppies, kittens, reptiles too

Erina Lin

Google

99% of the shops are anti tourists and kids. No photo taking of their pets (wonder why), some even followed us throughout to ensure our kids don't touch the cage (not talking about knocking, just on getting close to the cage). They sell more dogs and cats than fish.

Leh Ping

Google

Right behind the cha chaan teng we visited, we found ourselves on a street often mentioned in Hong Kong dramas and movies. This street hosts two rows of pet stores. One of the shops caught our attention with its display of beautiful pet shrimp which we quite enjoy.

Eltira Gaga

Google

When I went to Goldfish market every time, i seen that the goldfish is trapped in a small plastic bag and only provided a limited air, my feeling was not very good. This kind of selling method has a room to provide.

Sh yyy

Google

Alot of pets shops surrounding, quite a nice place to shop but not in hot weather. Too hot during sunset time in HK.

Just AnnoyedUK

Google

If you're in the mood for some tropical fish and a few fish oddities, this is the street browse (beware no photography is allowed). You can find just about anything that takes your fancy, although quite a selection will be is plastic bags to be displayed to attract passersby.

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