Ever wondered where the locals source fresh produce? Here are the top five wet markets in Hong Kong, ranked according to the number of stalls available, all providing different commodities and services. You’ll be able to find everything from fresh meat, to fruits, to cooked food – and even non-food-related wet and dry goods. In fact, you just might lose your way – unfortunately, Google Maps can’t help you there. 

So, here we go… 

#5: Ngau Chi Wan Market (402 stalls)

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Address: 11 Clear Water Bay Road, Ngau Chi Wan, Kowloon 

(2-minute walk from Choi Hung Station Exit B)

Opening hours: 6am–8pm

#4: Ngau Tau Kok Market (409 stalls)

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Address: 183 Ngau Tau Kok Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon

(11-minute walk from Ngau Tau Kok Station Exit B3)

Opening hours: 6am–8pm

#3: Tai Shing Street Market (429 stalls)

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Address: 121 Choi Hung Road, Wong Tai Sin, Kowloon 

(11-minute walk from Wong Tai Sin Station Exit D3) 

Opening hours: 6am – 8pm

#2: Po On Road Market (449 stalls)

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Address: 325–329 Po On Road, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon

(11-minute walk from Cheung Sha Wan Station Exit C2)

Opening hours: 6am–8pm

#1: Kowloon City Market (581 stalls)

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Address: Kowloon City Municipal Services Building, 100 Nga Tsin Wai Road, Kowloon

(14-minutes walk from Lok Fu Station Exit B)

Opening hours: 6am–8pm

So we have a winner! Kowloon City is also known as Hong Kong’s Little Thailand owing to the plethora of authentic Thai restaurants and grocery stores. Be sure to check them out, as they are only a few minutes’ walk from Kowloon City Market.