If you open, they will come. At least, that’s what vendors at Temple Street Night Market have discovered, meaning that they now start setting up their stalls in late afternoon. Still, it’s busiest after 7, when it’s packed with visitors from around the world seeking bargains (locals don’t shop here any more).

Sunglasses, watches, pens, CDs, mobile phones, alarm clocks, luggage, Chinese souvenirs, T-shirts, jeans, menswear, women’s dresses and shirts, toys, and everything in between is for sale. Bargaining is a must, and be sure to check products carefully.

Be sure to follow the market north around the left side of the parking garage, past racy wares that include sex toys, to the Tin Hau Temple, where fortune tellers set up their booths (some speak English). Nearby, a small alley is a favorite venue for performers singing Chinese opera and pop songs (tellingly, they are there every evening except Wednesday’s horse races). Temple Street Night Market is also famous for its dai pai dong (food stalls) offering seafood.