Temple Street Night Market

I stayed at the Eaton hotel close to the Temple market. This market is well known for being slightly less commercialized than Lady market and hookers. The ladies of the night are harmless and well Keep to themselves unless you want to engage. Temple market is not as long as I thought. Nice food stalls at one end and street food restaurants at the other end. It's nice to eat on the street, have a beer and see the world go by.

If you think you’re a pro at bargaining, wait until you visit Temple Street! It’s a whole new world of fun and mind games when it comes to snagging great deals. As you stroll along the lively sidewalks, you’ll find a treasure trove of children’s clothing, traditional Chinese attire, charming magnets, unique souvenirs, and plenty of delicious eateries to satisfy your cravings. The street truly comes alive in the evenings with its vibrant decorations! There’s something for everyone here, so you’re sure to find something that catches your interest. This is the perfect spot to pick up affordable local Hong Kong goodies. If you have a chance, make sure to visit and create some wonderful memories to share!

A complete buzz down here. Split 50 per cent with for 5 at one end, and smaller items at the other, great fun. Feels safe, counterfeit designer bags available if required!! Fake Lego, lights for kids, fridge magnets, electrical connectors etc. A handy place to go to get some bits for the kids when on a business trip.

We went to this night market to see if the place is like in the night markets in Taiwan but there are several food stalls here not as long in Taiwan. It's more like a ladies market in Mongkok. We tried some of the food stalls, mostly the on a stick food. I recommend buying from the stall that is in the first pic. It's the sauce that made the food delicious.

Visiting Temple Street Night Market was an interesting experience—it’s extremely busy, but in a way that reminded me of county or state fairs in Colorado. The energy is vibrant, with people packed along a decent-sized strip, browsing countless stalls filled with similar goods where haggling is expected. Shopping & Atmosphere Most stalls sell repeat items, so if you see something you like, chances are you’ll find it again a few stalls down (often for a better price if you’re willing to bargain). Surrounding the market, larger brick-and-mortar stores offer the same type of products, but they don’t necessarily have better pricing or selection than the street vendors. Food & Dining Experience The street food stalls and open-air restaurants are a major draw, but be prepared to wait if a stall is popular. The restaurants around the market seem to work together to get as many people seated as possible—some even allow cross-restaurant orders, meaning you can sit in one place and order from multiple menus. Final Thoughts Temple Street Night Market is a great spot for those who enjoy lively environments and bargaining for souvenirs or trinkets. While the shopping is repetitive, the food options and overall atmosphere make it worth visiting at least once. Go with patience, be ready to haggle, and embrace the organized chaos!

Open as early as 16h00 but better after sundown a 20h30 visit to Temple Street Night Market offers a fun look at local culture, street food and more. Jammed packed with vendors and tourists one can expect a mix of junk and impostor luxury apparel alongside some oddities and handmade stuff.

Template Street Night Market is a bustling local market that offers a variety of stalls selling food, clothing, accessories, and everyday items. The atmosphere is lively, with a mix of residents and visitors exploring the area. The food stalls are a highlight, serving a range of street food, though the quality and prices can vary. The market can get crowded in the evenings, which adds to the energy but might feel overwhelming for some. While it’s not the cleanest or most organized space, it provides a glimpse into local culture and is suitable for those looking for an authentic market experience.

We visited the Temple Street Night Market after dinner since it was close to our hotel. To get there from the Yau Ma Tei MTR Station, simply take Exit C and walk for about five minutes—it's an easy stroll. The market is bustling with souvenir shops and food stalls, making it a great spot to unwind with a drink. Although we were too full to eat, we enjoyed browsing the various stalls. Most shops sell similar items, with only slight differences in price. As for street food, we noticed stalls offering delicious sushi, candied fruits, dimsum and many more!!! Don't forget to bring cash, as many vendors don’t accept credit cards! Overall, it’s a vibrant place to experience the local culture!

Temple Street Night Market / Kowloon (Hong Kong) -- By the time Jamie W and I made it here on our vacation, we visited two legendary night markets in relatively quick succession, Raohe Street in Taipei (review: https://yelp.to/iQFcRkmz6h) and Jalan Alor in Kuala Lumpur (review: https://yelp.to/5ShCfX6Vhg). Both were bustling cultural microcosms full of a wide and diverse variety of culinary delights. My expectations were set high. This is my roundabout way of saying I found this market to be on the meh side. Even though Temple Street might be the most organized of night markets, it came down to a lack of enthusiastic energy on the part of the thirty-plus hawkers and purveyors here. They didn't help motivate us as much to try anything that looked appetizing beyond one grilled octopus skewer (photo: https://yelp.to/ZmGraLPefh). It was pretty good for what it was. The food stalls took up just the first block of Temple Street. The rest of the market consisted of tents and stalls where they sold gadgets, toys, electronics, cheap souvenirs, and T-shirts of which Jamie bought a couple from an enterprising senior (photo: https://yelp.to/caewEJ9-pR). I've read that lingering COVID restrictions may have caused a change in the dynamics of the market. If true, the impact apparently snuffed out much of the unique character it might have had. RELATED - Exploring Hong Kong? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3AGgadg

Temple Street Night Market was a fun place for shopping in Hong Kong! Items included were t-shirts, purses, souvenirs, Chinese styled clothing, reusable bags, backpacks, plushies, Night lights, toys, good luck charms, caps, paintings, keychains, tote bags, and more. There were food vendors at one end of the maybe four blocks worth of small businesses. There was an area for Instagram opportunities... Halloween decorations were interspersed between the red festive lanterns!

The Night to shop... This market located obviously on Temple Street just comes alive at night with blocks and blocks of lanterns that lights up the entire market and is filled with vendors selling various items all new and fun though not interested in clothing or electronics it's the trinkets and little items that captured my attention you're certainly able to browse and take in all the night scenery here along with some street foods making it a great place to explore and experience the Hong Kong night market. Thank you!

Open as early as 16h00 but better after sundown a 20h30 visit to Temple Street Night Market offers a fun look at local culture, street food and more. Jammed packed with vendors and tourists one can expect a mix of junk and impostor luxury apparel alongside some oddities and handmade stuff.

I think this is as good as it gets in Hong Kong for street food night market. It is much smaller than other asian countries and food isnt cheap. As for the market part further down the street, it wasn't that good. You can go to better places elsewhere.

This is a nice place to go to if you want to take a stroll after dinner in the Jordan area, and browse for souvenirs. This isn't my first choice to go to if I'm looking for something to eat. But, it's great if you need to satisfy any late night cravings. I'm disappointed in the souvenirs and merchandise, and am a little wary of buying anything (they do have some nice t-shirts). It kind of reminds me of the stuff you see sold in NYC Chinatown, which I usually bypass. I would look out for the more unique stalls, especially the ones where artists are selling their one of a kind items.

A cute night market, one half is filled with light cooked snacks and the other with trinkets and souvenirs. Temple street was marketed (no pun intended) as a must-go when in Hong Kong, but I personally didn't see anything special about it. The trinkets were mostly cheap knock-offs of brand name items (e.g. $20USD fake AirPods), and not worth buying. The food wasn't anything special. Still, it's a nice place to visit and window shop. If you really do want to buy something, make sure to wander around and see everything first, and haggle for whatever you want. Chances are, you can find it even cheaper elsewhere, so get the price you want. They close at 11pm and aren't open in the early morning.

The night begins later in the day, visitors flock to the numerous stalls lining this bustling, open-air market, where you'll find everything typical in night market.

Temple St Night Market used to be a place that was packed with people at night time buying all these weird knick knacks that the street vendors have to offer. But since the pandemic, there are now less stalls of vendors selling stuff and definitely not as many people roaming around. Hopefully once travel restrictions ease up more things will pick back up. When everything was normal, I would say that this was a okay area to bring the family to check out the vendors, but now? Not so much. The area is sketch and not a place to take the family (it was before, but I feel like now it's more apparently due to the lack of vendors). Although there are still a lot of places to eat in the area, so that's definitely some thing to check out.

As others have mentioned, this night market is not really for food. At the very beginning just past the entrance gate, there are some stalls and some restaurants with outdoor seating. But once you get past that part, it is just a massive line of outdoor stands selling souvenirs, clothes, jewelry, and electronics. All the name brand stuff they sell here is fake. If that is your thing, you can get some very cheap fake goods here. Remember to bargain with the vendors and not to pay the first price offered. Overall, this place is worth a look because it is an interesting part of the city. It can be annoying though as it is very crowded, the street is too narrow, and everything is counterfeit.

Of course Temple Street Night Market gets all the attention in HK for the go to market, whether it be for food, clothes, accessories, chocktikies, etc. The sad thing is it is extremely crowded is really tough to do some shopping. Most of the goods you can haggle on pricing for, but the sellers come in very high due to the tourists in the area, so you spend quite some time haggling over simple things like magnets of gifts for others. Is it worth a visit, yes, do not get me wrong if you have not experienced the quintessential Chinese market, then this is a good start, but there are many others nearby with the same inventory. If you honestly asked me for the best market with inventory, pricing, and friendliness, I'd say take a stroll to Shenzhen for the day and get your shopping on (You can get a temp VISA as it is mainland China). A tip is also look for the various MTR stops that are nearby, as some may be a fair distance for walking while others may send you down various side streets leaving you lost and being lost is sometimes fun, but not in a maze like city of HK. As for food, they do offer some fresh and fast/street food nearby to Temple Street Market, so get your grub on as they offer some tasty local treats! All and all, a good experience if you are new to Chinese markets, but as mentioned above, there are better nearby and a few in others cities that would blow Temple Street Night Market away.

Honestly, I thought this was a bit lame. I've been to the night market in Taipei, and this is not half as cool. There's a bunch of street vendors selling random souvenirs, clothing, toys etc. very touristy area with a lot of foreigners. There was a few street vendors selling food but really not that many stalls as I had expected. The food options were very limited. There are restaurants, a lot of them, along the street, brick mortar types. But they were all selling the same kind of food. I think it's good to just check it out real quick, we didn't buy anything, and the food we got was OK, nothing to rave about.

A night market that opens around 5pm. The Main Street has many goods that you can also find at ladies street. Never pay the price they offer, always try to haggle! Food around this area are plentiful and mostly consists of seafood. I bought some cute Chinese New Years clothes for my dogs but later found a cheaper stand further down on Shanghai street, if you're looking for dog clothes, go there instead.

The action starts as early as 5pm if you're looking for a good bargain. If you already have an idea of how much you want to pay, play the bargaining game. You both come out winning if you go early enough. Never pay the retail price posted on the signs unless you have a ton of money. But even then you should give them a challenge. When they take out the calculator and start punching in numbers, that's when the real negotiations happen! Also be okay with walking if the price isn't right. Just know that there is another vendor further down the market that is probably selling the same thing! Keep in mind shirts and shoe sizes though. I had a pretty hard time finding clothes that would fit because XL is not very common here. Neither is size 13 US. First thing you should know when you eat at food stalls like the ones at Temple Street. Bring your own tissues. You are surrounded by noodle stations, sweets, curry stations, seafood (spicy crab, shrimp, mussels, you name it), snake soup, and whatever Chinese food your heart desires. It's most likely available in a stall somewhere along Temple Street. If don't want to be bothered I suggest staying in the middle of the street and don't go astray into any buildings off to the side of the stands. Otherwise you'll be in for a surprise.

Temple Street is known for their huge swap meet and street food. It's blocks and blocks of cheap shopping. All of the merchandise is new. They don't sell used stuff. Some things are knock offs and some are cheaply made. Don't pay the amount that they quote you because they expect you to haggle, so they quote a higher rate. I really wasn't into buying anything. They food stands caught my eye with all their live seafood swimming around in buckets. You pick what you want and pay for it. Then, they'll cook it and serve it to you. We just had dinner so I planned to go back another night to try out the seafood. We were so busy that I never made it back there. The next time I'm in Hong Kong, I'll definitely go and eat the seafood.

This night market is so different than night markets I've been to in Taipei. Here, first there are so many vendors selling wares compared to food vendors; my guess is a 10:1 ratio. Second, food vendors are selling items that are 70 HKD and up whereas Taipei food vendors are selling speciality items like spicy grilled corn on the cob, baked pork & onion buns, etc. for 100 NTD (plus the food is much tastier). Anyhow, I was able to pick up 12 silk scarfs for my daughter for 100 HKD, 6 luggage tags for 10 HKD each, and a mini tea set for 90 HKD. I had a Coke beverage plus noodle soup dinner about 100 metres outside the night market gate for 31 HKD. A good night overall!

If there was ever a competition amongst night markets in HK, I'd say Temple Street would probably rank up there as my pick above the rest. Unlike the robust food options and abundant clothing options in the Taiwanese night markets, Temple Street has a significantly grittier, busier, albeit touristy feel. Most people will argue about when the night market begins (some vendors will start as early as 5pm) but most everything should be setup by 7pm. Personally, I think it's more important to focus on when everything closes, which can be as "early" as 10pm for some of the outer skirt vendors and as late as midnight for many others. The market itself is narrow in a way folks will just naturally bump into each other; mainly consisting of mainland Chinese tourists and Europeans. Beware of pick pockets, since this area is known for them. Disclaimer: For all the years I've attended this market, I've yet to be a victim. Knock on wood. Keep your belongings close to you in your front pocket and check after any/every bump. There is going to be an endless array of t-shirt shops, cheap handbags, and little gadgets all over the market. Always bargain but don't push your luck if the seller isn't having it. Enjoy the dodgy characters, sketchy "patrons" bouncing from tent to tent, tarot tents for fortune readings, and random Chinese opera by senior citizens. Food lovers should consider the shops on the side for actual food and avoid the aggressive folks on the street selling crabs or other seafood. It's not that the food is bad, but it's severely overpriced with minuscule portions. Do you see a lot of tourists eating there? Then keep walking. Head to the Dai Pai Dongs / streetside snacks that are *not* on Temple but on adjacent streets. There are better options that locals love. All in all, this is not a market that should be rushed in 15 minutes. Allow yourself some time to head from Jordan to Yau Ma Te and do some real exploring on the local side, and see the real Hong Kong. For food alone, the better restaurants / vendors are on the Yau Ma Tei side. With the right kind of bargaining, one might come away with some fun souvenirs, cool photos, and a new appreciation for Hong Kong. Make Temple Street part of the itinerary, and enjoy the shopping.

It's another market like all the same, but if you're looking for trinkets or something to bring home, its a good spot to swing by. All the stalls have the same thing so if you don't like the price from one place, try haggling down the person at the next stall. They had everything from sunglasses, tote bags, knockoff purses, magnets, socks, tea sets, and pretty much everything you're looking for. No food being sold in the actual market but there's a lot of stuff surrounding it.

This place is so much better than the Jabe Markets, namely because of the variety. Mind you, they tend to start setting up store around three to four o'clock, and go till about 11:00. However the thing that I love about this place is the variety, there is an awful lot, and it is actually quite large, stretching quite a distance along temple street. Once again, like a lot of these markets, this is actually pretty lively, and also has a charm that is lacking in a lot of other places.

The temple street market is another market in hong kong but they start setting up around 6-7 ish and fully functional closer to 9 PM I would say. There is nothing there during the day unlike lady market. I think it's what you expect from a night market but it is kind of smallish. You can probably finish walking down looking at things in about 30 minutes. It would be good to eat at either the hawker station or there are a bunch of seafood restaurants at the beginning of the street for you to sit down and grab a bite. I would suggest probably grabbing dinner at one of those restaurants that has open seating on the streets and get some dessert near by as there are many. Then order a boba and enjoy just looking at cheap trinkets and a million things that you don't need but want to buy cause that's what you want to do when you're a tourist!

If you're in HK and you're looking for a night market, this place is worth checking out. They have your standard souvenirs (keychains, magnets, t-shirts, etc). The souvenirs are definitely not the highest quality, but way cheaper than getting them at the airport! You'll find tents selling similar items. Best to walk down and see how much the sellers are willing to bargain down to and then come back to the seller with the best price! We purchased one item where they start the price at $400 HK, and I was able to buy it for $150HK. BARGAIN, BARGAIN!!!

REVIEWER # 37 If you have been to markets in Hong Kong before you would understand when I say that you would find some really great knockoffs and it's really fun to be able to reason with the vendors about the price you want to pay. It's like they say, "You win some and you lose some." This statement is so true when it comes to shopping at the markets in HK! Once I got the hang of Ladies Market I decided to try out Temple Market. Temple Market is a night market that starts around 6PM and ends really late, 12AM sometimes 1AM. However, it's a great amount of vendors (Different vendors from ladies market but they sale similar items) and tons of delicious food! Very convenient location to the MTR Jordan! It's a narrow walkway between brightly lit stalls. The market runs in a side street for several blocks. The stalls are simple constructions which are on both sides of the street leaving a narrow middle to traverse. The vendors are not as pushy and demanding as the Ladies Market but they do drop the price down if you walk away. They sale a large variety of different items to name a few: belts, bags, suitcases, purses, clothing, phone chargers and many other Hong Kong souvenirs. Very good place to shop especially if you are looking for items and things to bring back to friends and family back home. I would encourage you to walk to all the vendors before you begin buying because you may be able to get a better deal at another vendor. Please note that vendors hike up the price in the beginning so always make sure you bargain first. Make it fun for yourself to see how cheap you can get it, remember they are knockoff items. This wouldn't be the first place I would check out in Hong Kong. If you have time check out the Ladies Market or Stanley Market before coming here so you are not to disappointed if you don't find anything. REVIEW 218/196

Smaller, less noisy and less crowded than Ladies' Market, but similar concept: tents/stalls selling clothing, toys, electronics, jewelry, handbags, souvenirs, luggage, leather goods, etc. Make sure to visit the fortune telling section. There's the usual tarot reading, palm reading, face reading, etc. Unique to the Temple Street Nigh Market, however, is the bird fortune teller. Apparently you start by choosing one of two caged birds. Your chosen bird then selects a card or some other sort of symbol which is then interpreted into your fortune. There's also a Cursing Lady. For a fee, she will curse or bestow ill fortune/misfortune to whomever you select. Unfortunately, she wasn't there the night that we were there. Too bad, I had brought a list... Lots of food options too. We stopped in a shop that specializes in snake soup. Look for the picture of the snake on the store front or the snakes in the glass jars. Tasted pretty good actually. Worth a browse if you're so inclined.

Temple Street Night Markets share similar aspects as Ladies Market, but with more food options. The flea markets here sell random trinkets, electronics, jewelry, and knock-off clothing and handbags, and they have a whole block of fortunetellers and palm-readings too! This lively street bazaar gives both locals and tourists a feel for the colorful atmosphere and local lifestyle. I would recommend arriving around 6 or 7pm for dinner (plenty of open street restaurants) and then afterwards, do some bargain hunting shopping for junk you don't need. When I visited Temple Street Night Markets on a weeknight last October, and I didn't think it was as crowded as Ladies Market. Overall it's worth a few hours visit, but not really worth a long MTR ride if you're not already in the area.

Alright, this is not like a Taiwan night market! Vendors hawking cheaply made knock offs of everything you can imagine. Sex toys and cheap iPhone chargers. Undies and watches. Quantity over quality. I wouldn't add this to the list of "must see and do" when in Hong Kong. If you're in the area, give it a stroll through, but that's about it. If you'd like to freak yourself out a little, check out the block of fortune telling tents; fortune tellers have parrots and little white birds holed up in these tiny little cages when no room to move. I'm sure the birds will come up with something good for you.

If you're ever in HK, guide books always tell you to go to Temple Street. It's a good place to buy cheap souvenirs, accessories for electronics (charging cables, headphones, phone cases), and bags (purses, coin purses, backpacks). There are also restaurants off to the sides of the street. Bargaining isn't too bad. Most of the shopkeepers know enough English to bargain or if they don't, they'll give you a calculator so you can type the price you want to pay.

Nowhere offers more raw HK culture than Temple Street Market! While some may find the questionable food hygiene and aggressive vendors a culture shock, others may enjoy the energetic atmosphere and uncensored authenticity an experience to be had. Which side will you be? It may be worth to find out! This area is certainly an excellent photography area especially if you are seeking to capture photos of the iconic overbearing neon signs that are the stereotypes of Hong Kong. However, you may be disappointed if you are seeking for cheap food or goods as you would in night markets in other Asian countries like Japan and Taiwan...Aside from trusting that the food hygiene at roadside stands is good enough to not make you sick, you also have to be cautious about the hidden (and often unwritten) fare rules that drive prices higher than more established restaurants! If there is anything in a market stand that intrigues you, don't forget to negotiate the prices because they are significantly marked up for room to negotiate. General rule of thumb is to start with half the asking price first and work toward your goal; if the seller refuses to reach an agreement, don't be afraid to walk away because 1) he/she will chase you down for a cheaper price and 2) you will most likely find the same thing as you move down the street! Anyway, the festivity is nightly and actually expands for blocks between Kansu and Jordan St at north and south with Nathan Road as the other boundary. Temple Street Night Market is worthy to check out for the unique experience it offers (good and bad), but I would not mark this as a must-go especially if you are seeking for good food and shopping. --- tl;dr version: 1) Culture shock to some, exciting experience to others 2) Careful about random charges when dining here 3) Don't be afraid to negotiate prices 4) Worth checking out but not a must-go

Temple Street Night Market is a typical bazaar with makeshift stalls that line the narrow street, each peddling clothing, trinkets, chachkies, electronics, and knockoffs. (Its a bit of tourist trap.) We came here on a Wednesday night. By appx 10:45 pm, the shopkeepers were starting to unwind and taking down the stalls. As for food, the area has some restaurants but no food stands - so don't expect a Taiwanese style night market food experience that goes past midnight.

Temple Street Night Market always finds a place on lists of Top 20 if not Top 10 attractions in Hong Kong. This honor is rightfully bestowed. Temple Street Night Market spans about 3 blocks. Although this is not the largest market, they have plenty to offer. Everything from backpack, souvenirs, electronics, to clothes can be found here. Most stands are slight variations of each other. This is a great place to practice your Cantonese and bargain with the shopkeeper! Here's a tip: if you feel like the shopkeeper is giving you an exorbitantly high price, just slowly walk away and they will usually give you a lower price. Sometimes, the shopkeepers can be very irritated when you try to haggle. Remember, they also have to make a living and out food on the table! So while is it alright to bargain, don't be ridiculous. Parallel to Temple Street is a street called Reclamation Street. I wandered over there by accident and they sell a lot of vegetables and fruits there. That is a good place to get a more local feel of Hong Kong! Temple Street is a great place to truly feel the bustle of the city as well as the energy! Oh, make sure to come after 6PM if you want all the stands to be open. If you want to avoid the crowds little, come at 5PM although the selection will be slightly a bit more limited. Have fun!

Near our hotel and great to just wander about just for the atmosphere and buzz. A market that only comes to live after 6pm, you can finds lots of small knick knack here from the usual phone accessories to knock offs. Soak in the experience of street food by eating at one of the dai pai tong.

Very tourist-y. The vendors sell a lot of cheaper merchandise and knock-off designs. It's very tight and crowded. We walked through it for a little bit before getting bored (you start to see the same things over and over). I'd skip it unless you were looking for cheap and small souvenirs to bring back. Otherwise, skip.

Super touristy but worth a visit. Expect to pay 30% of whatever price they start with unless there is clear signage and prices are already really cheap (in which case I'd round down to avoid making change). Cute kids watches (Hello Kitty and other characters) for US$2-3!

I lived 14 years in Hong Kong before I moved to SF. Finally, the year of 2015, my first time visited the Temple Street. The image of Temple Street in my mind was all from the old movies or TV. The "cheap culture" from the 80s, The old prostitute on the street. (Well, I did not see them at Temple Street at all!! However, I saw them selling themselves around the Jordan area.) The low level gangsters. Also, People singing old songs and old Chinese opera and the Face reading. The image I had was only 40% correct. Half of the street is for shopping, just another Women Street like Mongkok. A lot of yummy and very local 大排檔 street restaurants. Only few booths singing old Karaoke. Quite peaceful and organized, no one look like a low level gangster there. Again, I did not see old prostitute business at Temple Street, I saw them few blocks away. They have not only face reading but also many booths palm reading, life calculate and psychic reading. It is an interesting area.

The Temple Street Night Market seems like pretty crucial viewing for Hong Kong tourists, but I wouldn't recommend it if you're just looking to go shopping. It struck me like the Ladies' Market in that way--a whole street full of crap I wouldn't be that happy about getting for free. It is a cool spot to check out, though, with busy eateries and a lot of people milling around, browsing. It's set up as a street full of individual tents peddling clothes and accessories and souvenirs and trinkets. A lot of cheap stuff that you can probably bargain down to almost nothing, but I wasn't really tempted by anything. At the end of the street, past the main stretch of the market, there were porn stalls selling off-brand dildoes. I feel like there are some things--like invasive surgery or things that you insert into your body--that should probably not be procured at stalls too marginal to get space in cheap night markets. There's off-Broadway, and then there's off-Temple Street, and I feel like you're not doing very well with the latter. In any case, we had a good time strolling through and I'd definitely recommend a visit if you're traveling through Hong Kong. It's a vibrant scene, and there are plenty of sights to see.

I don't know that the Temple Street Night Market is a "must do," but it does offer a fun nighttime sightseeing experience. It's not too far off what you might find in Chinatown in LA, NY, or SF, but with a grittier Hong Kong-movie feel. Just a few blocks up from the Jordan MTR station, stalls line both sides of the street for several blocks with all sorts of junk and trinkets. Jewelry, Buddhas, used CDs, clothes, toys, and small electronics - the market has it all. Much of it appears to be fake or poorly made, but it's a good place to get a couple cheap souvenirs and people-watching. I got a leather belt and a t-shirt for just a few bucks. There are tons of little outdoor restaurants and stands throughout the side streets, and if you meander off Temple Street a few blocks you'll run into some skeezier feeling areas - women who look like prostitutes, guys arguing, etc. For me that simply adds to the charm without ever feeling unsafe.

Touristy night market in Mong Kok. You can get a lot of cheap souvenirs for, well, cheap prices. Remember to haggle and walk away. Never pay full price.

I thought the Temple Street Night Market would be a tourist trap, but if you go to the right places, you can get a true local taste. There are definitely many vendors who sell very cheap items and want to rip off tourists, but skip the actual market part and find your way to the food section. Most of these restaurants will offer local flavors, and some great seafood items. I'm very happy I found a restaurant that sold this crab because it was such a great find and simply delicious. -- taste / 5 aesthetics / 4 vibe / 5 service / 3 price for quality / 4 OVERALL / 4.2

It usually opens around 14:00 (not 12:00 like Yelp says). I think it has more electronic stuff than Ladies market but is in general smaller. It closes sharp at midnight. It's a place for tourist. Quality products won't be found here but it's a nice walk and nice experience I guess.

This place definitely gives you a great taste into Hong Kong's night market culture and love of shopping. There is something for everyone including a whole lot of nonsense you don't need. You can haggle here and like most markets some vendors bend more than others. The streets are bustling, the lights are bright and people are everywhere!

Dear Temple Street Market, I'm leaving you. I want to love you, I really do, but you always let me down. You promise the world, but then only offer me cheap plastic junk. You've let yourself go over the years, and I can no longer support you in your self sabotage. I'm sorry TSM, maybe it's me, but you really need to work on your depth of character. There's so many more fish in the sea, and quite frankly I've found another better market. Be kind to yourself TSM, there are many many many tourists that love you, I just can't be one of them anymore. I give you one star for trying... Goodbye TSM, take care Xxxx

Temple street Spicy crabs are delicious. Making it my only reason to visit Hong Kong again :)

Great finds for the Market shopper! Be ready to negotiate and do well! Don't forget to check out all the food stalls and vendors on side streets!

If you have just visited Ladies' Market, you should also come to this place. Temple street, and some call it Men's Market, is of similar sort where you can buy cheap merchandise and it is located between Jordan and Yau Ma Tei. Honestly, I am quite surprised to see two flea markets surviving in the same district as they are quite the same. However, there are a few things that stand out from the Ladies' Market. One is the palmistry. Palm reading is a practice that has said to be able to foretell ones' future through the study of your hands. Whether that is true of not, lots of tourists do come here to give it a try as you know, once in a lifetime experience. The second thing I like the most is the food. There are a few restaurants nearby and they are mostly called "Dai Pai Dong". And they serve the best seafood ever. As shown in the picture below, scallops, lobsters, clams, you name it. They are very nicely cooked and definitely a must-try here in Hong Kong. However, since it is a touristy place, the food here is quite costly and the portion is not really that big. So, better get a few more dishes! (and definitely not a bad thing!)

The market is getting smaller year after year so go now while you can. However realize every thing you get there is fake. Don't pay the sticker price either. The 4 stars is for entertainment value not quality of goods.

Forget it. There is nothing you may want unless you are stuck in the eighties and expect poor quality for a price you have to negotiate for.

The three stars are the average of Food, which is a 5 and Shopping with is a 1. I much preferred the Ladies Market and the shop owners were far nicer and easier to deal with for items. The food on Temple street is great and eating at tables in the street with others sharing the table was a great experience. The shopping was just blah and the shop keeps at many tables seemed annoyed to be there. Shop at the Jade Market and the Ladies Market then go eat on Temple Street!

Eh just another market of boring useless fake items, I was expecting to find more eclectic artsy organic items

Undoubtedly the liveliest night market in all of HK, it's a good place to visit for a bustling atmosphere, some bargaining for souvenirs (that are pretty much all on the cheap side mind you) and grabbing a bite to eat from a food stall. You can also have your fortune told if that's your thing. If you're really lucky you'll get to witness what can only be described as 'a karaoke-off' on the pavement, when two or three amateurs try their hardest to out sing their competitors (note: they all sing different songs simultaneously, with varying degrees of success). It's certainly a good laugh to wander through the hordes of stalls crammed with cheap clothing, watches, pirated CDs and fake labels (Kalvin Cline, anyone?). If you don't take the place too seriously, you'll be sure to have an enjoyable evening - but be sure to hurry your Mum past the 'adult toys' stalls ;) Tip: any price tag is merely a suggestion - this is definitely a place to bargain hard.

I had the opportunity to live in an apartment that was on the same street at this night market and it was definitely an interesting experience. This market is set up EVERY DAY. You'd be surprised how much it transforms from day to night. The market is open late so it's a great place to end your day. They have SO many vendors here. This street almost feels like it goes on forever. From luggage, purses, electronics, wallets, jewelry, clothes, and everything in between. Some stalls sell the same merchandise; You can haggle for a better price, especially since there are so many other stalls probably selling the same item. Fake goodies all around. The quality of the items is not that great, but you get what you pay for. I don't suggest going here for electronics - I bought several mini 32gb USBs (12 USBs for 100HKD)...NOPE, don't work, but they do look cute. I unfortunately missed the food side of this market, it was mostly just stuff that I found. Fun place to shop around for souvenirs and things you didn't know you need!