Mongkok, basically said, is a district at Kowloon peninsula which is in the very middle. It is a very vivid district, which is not going to offer you rooftop views, premium shops and many scyscrapers. Still, it is a very good location for many different things. Students first of all like to go there to get great street food and fresh fruits...
Fruit market in Mongkok
Next to great food for relatively little money, people also like Mongkok for its variety of stores to do shopping. If you are very much into Sneakers, try the Sneaker street, which is only a few steps away from the MTR station in Mongkok.
Interested? Go for it:
Sneaker street of Mongkok
Although the variety of shoes is beautiful and larger than in any other place, many will struggle with the prices, which again is something typical for students. No worries - there is also a solution for that. The solution is called the Ladies Market. It does not only apply to shoes, but still offers all kinds of replica products for relatively little money - this is definitely worth a try. But watch out! Especially as a tourist, you need to bargain to get a fair price for the products you are looking for.
Mongkok Ladies Market
Finally, there is one special place which is the main reason why students start loving Mongkok.
The one and only Mr. WONG!
Mr. Wong's is the name of a small chinese restaurant which doesn't look too special at the first glance. But when you enter, history is in its making. For only HK$60, you will be offered an All You Can Eat of Spring Rolls, Peppered Pork, Sweet and Sour Fish, Dumplings, Rice and Broccoli with nuts. And this is not yet it. You will also get unlimited beer inlcuded in this offer. Some are asking themselves whether it is even lucrative for Mr. Wong, but it apparently is. In fact, it is the perfect preparation for a party night or just to have a large dinner with your friends. You don't believe it yet? Have a look at the link beneath and see how excited people are:
International students having a typical Mr. Wong's night
Hey Marc, I really love to go to Mr. Wongs. Should we go together on Thursday? Contact me if you wanna meet up there :)
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