This is probably my favorite market destination. Not only is the ambiance great–in the laid-back community of Stanley, with a beach and a waterfront promenade lined with open-fronted casual restaurants and bars–but Stanley Market itself is just the right size, not too overwhelming but with enough variety to keep me coming back.

A covered, permanent market with individual stalls, Stanley Market is a great place for inexpensive clothing, including sportswear, silk blouses and dresses, T-shirts, linen blazers and more. Although most shops are for women, men’s and children’s clothing is also available. In recent years, souvenir shops have also come onto the scene due to the high volume in tourists, selling Chinese art, handicrafts, embroidered linen, and other crafts.

Unfortunately, shopkeepers are not as keen on bargaining as they once were, but if you’re buying several items from one stall it doesn’t hurt to ask for a discount. Inventory changes constantly, so there are always new trends every time I come back (one year everyone carried Gore-Tex coats; the next year it was tie-dyed shirts).