There is a stunning variety of handicrafts available in Hong Kong and you won't believe your eyes when you see the prices. Hong Kong is a one-stop shop for high quality arts and crafts produced locally and imported from throughout Greater China. Choose from an extensive array of silk, embroideries, cloisonn谷 (colourful enamel separated by thin strips of brass), jade and wooden handicraft items.

You'll find these items throughout Hong Kong, particularly in Chinese department stores, Stanley Market (bus 6, 6A, 6X, 66 or 260 from Exchange Square Bus Terminus, Central); Li Yuen streets east and west (Central MTR Exit C then walkalong Des Voeux Road Central towards Sheung Wan); Upper Lascar Row, also known as "Cat Street" (Sheung Wan MTR Exit A2, turn right and then left along Hillier Street, away from the tramlines, turn right at Queen's Road Central, cross at the first "zebra" crossing then up the steps to "Cat Street"); and Hollywood Road (one block above Upper Lascar Row).

Reminders:

Colour, style, pattern and workmanship are the key essential elements in choosing quality handicrafts.

The HKTB Cultural Kaleidoscope programme offers a free Secrets of Jade Shopping class every Thursday morning.

Registration hotline: +852 2311 2532.