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๐งญ Why Visit the Jade Market?
Hong Kong’s Jade Market is a cultural treasure trove where traditional beliefs, craftsmanship, and lucky charms collide. Whether you’re a curious tourist, a jade collector, or just looking for a meaningful souvenir, this bustling spot in Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon offers hundreds of stalls selling bangles, pendants, carvings, and trinkets—often hand-carved and deeply symbolic.
But first: how do you actually get there with ease? Here's everything you need to know.
๐ How to Get to the Jade Market
๐ Location:
Junction of Kansu Street & Battery Street, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon
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Market Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily
๐ By MTR (Mass Transit Railway) – Most Convenient
✅ Option 1: From Yau Ma Tei Station (Exit C)
๐ค️ Line: Tsuen Wan
(Red Line)
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Walk: Down Nathan Road → Left at Kansu Street
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Walk time: ~6 mins
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Tip: Follow signs to “Jade Market” or ask locals—they’ll guide you!
✅ Option 2: From Jordan Station (Exit A)
๐ค️ Line: Tsuen Wan
Line
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Walk: Up Canton Road → Right at Kansu Street
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Walk time: ~7 mins
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Pro Tip: This route passes through Jade Street—perfect for extra
browsing!
๐ By Bus – If You’re Already in Kowloon
๐ Take any KMB bus that
stops near Nathan Road
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Bus Stop: “Pitt Street” or “Yau Ma Tei Public Library”
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Walk to Kansu Street or Battery Street
๐ By Taxi
๐ Ask the driver for:
"Yau Ma Tei Jade Market" or show them: 「ๆฒน้บปๅฐ็ๅจๅธๅ ด」
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Cost from Tsim Sha Tsui: Approx. HK$40–HK$60
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Tip: Drivers speak Cantonese, but most understand basic English or Google Maps
๐บ️ What You’ll See
๐งฟ Experience | ๐ก Details |
---|---|
Indoor Jade Market | 400+ stalls under two covered halls (Battery Street A & B zones) |
Jade Street | Outdoor vendors along Canton Road |
Fortune charms | Zodiac pendants, Buddha figurines, feng shui items |
Souvenirs | Jade keychains, beaded bracelets, carved animals |
๐ฏ Tips Before You Go
๐ต Bring cash (HKD)
– Some vendors don’t accept cards
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Haggle politely – Bargaining is common and expected
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Real jade? – Look for certification, or stick to low-cost souvenirs
☂️
Go early – Fewer crowds, more active sellers
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Combine with Temple Street Market (just one block away for night food +
fun!)
๐ธ Nearby Attractions
๐ Tin Hau Temple –
Heritage temple right beside the market
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Temple Street Night Market – Opens after 5:00 PM
๐
Yau Ma Tei Fruit Market – Early-morning wholesale charm
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Mido Cafe – Retro HK-style diner nearby for lunch
๐ฃ Make It a Meaningful Stop
Whether you're shopping for luck, learning about jade grading, or just soaking in Hong Kong’s street culture, the Jade Market is an iconic stop for all kinds of travelers.
๐️ Ready to go
treasure hunting?
Plan your visit now and don’t forget your camera (and bargaining smile)!
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