Goldfish Street (Tung Choi Street)
Goldfish Street (Tung Choi Street)
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Neighbourhood: Mong Kok
It’s one of the highest density districts in the world, so come to Mong Kok prepared for action. Home to every market, restaurant and shopping arcade imaginable, Mong Kok is the one-stop shop to satisfy all your shopping needs. Dust off your finest negotiation skills and dive into the bartering frenzy. Similar retailers will conveniently congregate in the same area forming easy to remember references such as “flower street” and “sneakers street.” Here you will also find various local delicacies being served at street snack shops or hole-in-the-wall restaurants. One reliable rule of thumb: the smaller the place, the better the food.
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- Mong Kok East • 4 min walk
- Prince Edward • 4 min walk
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Brad
Hong Kong, China174,577 contributions
Mar 2022
This is one of the peculiar street markets in the Mongkok District. It is situated along Tung Choi Street north of the Ladies Market. Between Mongkok Road and Bute Street you will find traditional pet shops one after another. Here you'll see your cats, dogs and bunnies. However, as you approach Bute Street further north, the shops quickly shift into aquatic pet stores. This is where will start to notice bags hanging in front of the stores with lots of fish, plants and the likes. This is where Goldfish Street gets its name.
Love it or hate it, this is the most popular market in the city for Hongkongers to purchase aquariums and equipment, common and exotic fish as well as exotic reptiles, amphibians and insects. You will see a wide variety of freshwater and saltwater fish, shrimp, crabs and plants. Keep you eyes peeled and you'll also so turtles, tortoises, frogs, lizards, salamanders as well as tarantulas, rhino beetles, scorpions, stick bugs and other creepy crawlies.
Note; There are quite a few shops that don't want pictures taken so be mindful of the 'No Pictures/Camera' signs when browsing around. Ask the shopkeeper if you are unsure. Also bear in mind that this market usually gets up and going around early afternoon. As such, don't bother trying before lunch when most shops are closed.
Love it or hate it, this is the most popular market in the city for Hongkongers to purchase aquariums and equipment, common and exotic fish as well as exotic reptiles, amphibians and insects. You will see a wide variety of freshwater and saltwater fish, shrimp, crabs and plants. Keep you eyes peeled and you'll also so turtles, tortoises, frogs, lizards, salamanders as well as tarantulas, rhino beetles, scorpions, stick bugs and other creepy crawlies.
Note; There are quite a few shops that don't want pictures taken so be mindful of the 'No Pictures/Camera' signs when browsing around. Ask the shopkeeper if you are unsure. Also bear in mind that this market usually gets up and going around early afternoon. As such, don't bother trying before lunch when most shops are closed.
Written 3 March 2022
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Brad
Hong Kong, China174,577 contributions
Jan 2012 • Couples
The Mongkok Markets are no secret for visitors to Hong Kong because of the handful of good and interesting street markets in this area. While it is the Ladies (night) Market that seems to grab most of the attention here, it is the goldfish market that has always been our favorite.
We just love taking guests here and seeing the gasping looks on the faces of kiddies when they see giant, interesting and colorful fish being sold by the thousands, loaded up in assembled plastic bags ready for you to take home. Its also interesting seeing the growing number of other exotic animals that seem to be finding more and more of a niche on Goldfish Street, including tortoises, water turtles, some reptiles and even exotic insects like Rhino Beetles and scorpions.
We last visited the Goldfish street during the Chinese New Year celebrations and again, loved seeing the fish and other animals on display. Many shops were closed, understandably as it was the holiday season so we could only manage to pop into about half of the regular number of businesses operating in this area during the CNY holiday. Didn't matter, as usual, we had our fill.
The Goldfish market in Mongkok is a very interesting place to visit, one of the 'must dos' in HK in our opinion, along with the other nearby street markets in Mongkok. This makes a very good 3-5 hour or half day worth of activities to do while visiting our lovely city.
We just love taking guests here and seeing the gasping looks on the faces of kiddies when they see giant, interesting and colorful fish being sold by the thousands, loaded up in assembled plastic bags ready for you to take home. Its also interesting seeing the growing number of other exotic animals that seem to be finding more and more of a niche on Goldfish Street, including tortoises, water turtles, some reptiles and even exotic insects like Rhino Beetles and scorpions.
We last visited the Goldfish street during the Chinese New Year celebrations and again, loved seeing the fish and other animals on display. Many shops were closed, understandably as it was the holiday season so we could only manage to pop into about half of the regular number of businesses operating in this area during the CNY holiday. Didn't matter, as usual, we had our fill.
The Goldfish market in Mongkok is a very interesting place to visit, one of the 'must dos' in HK in our opinion, along with the other nearby street markets in Mongkok. This makes a very good 3-5 hour or half day worth of activities to do while visiting our lovely city.
Written 3 March 2012
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Brad
Hong Kong, China174,577 contributions
Apr 2011
I love the Goldfish street and shops. They sell so many exotic and beautiful fish, turtles, lizards, salamanders, Rhino beetles and other interesting animals, its so very interesting to browse and take a few pictures.
The Goldfish market is one of the truly exotic places we have in Hong Kong and should be visited during a trip to HK. However, as long as you are visiting the Mongkok district, you might as well combine this attraction with the Fa Yuen market, one street over, and the Flower Market/Bird Market. The Ladies market on Argyle is nearby as well, another great Mongkok area market attraction.
The Goldfish market is one of the truly exotic places we have in Hong Kong and should be visited during a trip to HK. However, as long as you are visiting the Mongkok district, you might as well combine this attraction with the Fa Yuen market, one street over, and the Flower Market/Bird Market. The Ladies market on Argyle is nearby as well, another great Mongkok area market attraction.
Written 9 June 2011
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jaymay2202
Sydney, Australia281 contributions
Sept 2011
Easy access from some other markets in Mong Kok, keep walking up same street Tung Choi street that the Ladies market is in, and it's just at the north end of that same street.
It is an amazing street full of Tropical fish shops. Why they're all placed together is anyones guess, I think they haven't heard of capturing the market in HK.
Dozens of shops with dozens of tanks full of dozens of fish. All sorts, tetras, discus, goldfish, carp, so many types, so many colours, and fulll full full. Our Petshops wouldn't be allowed to have so many in one tank, but it's rather fun to see, and they do seem to look after them very well. Wait til the kids see the tiny turtles, dozens of them. Wait until they see the frogs, rabbits, hampsters and mice. Axilotles, ...erk. Fascinating for everyone. Shame you can't take them home overseas. A great hour, if you can get through it that fast with the kids faces glued to the tanks. Oh, and make sure you look for, and admire the AMAZING underwater scenes the Chinese are able to make with their wonderful rocks, grasses and plants. They're beautiful Further up the road, if you're keen to keep going is the Flower market off to the right and at the end of that is the Yuen Po Bird market, another wonderful place to see.
It is an amazing street full of Tropical fish shops. Why they're all placed together is anyones guess, I think they haven't heard of capturing the market in HK.
Dozens of shops with dozens of tanks full of dozens of fish. All sorts, tetras, discus, goldfish, carp, so many types, so many colours, and fulll full full. Our Petshops wouldn't be allowed to have so many in one tank, but it's rather fun to see, and they do seem to look after them very well. Wait til the kids see the tiny turtles, dozens of them. Wait until they see the frogs, rabbits, hampsters and mice. Axilotles, ...erk. Fascinating for everyone. Shame you can't take them home overseas. A great hour, if you can get through it that fast with the kids faces glued to the tanks. Oh, and make sure you look for, and admire the AMAZING underwater scenes the Chinese are able to make with their wonderful rocks, grasses and plants. They're beautiful Further up the road, if you're keen to keep going is the Flower market off to the right and at the end of that is the Yuen Po Bird market, another wonderful place to see.
Written 6 October 2011
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Tchokwane
Orange County, CA154 contributions
Sept 2014 • Solo
If have seen the high-end shopping malls, and the tourist filled markets in Hong Kong then this is another more genuine side of the city. It's colourful, interesting (especially if you are a fish fan) and safe.
The street consists of two blocks, lined on both sides with pet stores focussing mostly on fish (freshwater and marine), some corals, and amphibians. Some are displayed in plastic bags, but the most interesting are found in tanks inside the stores. This is where the locals come for their aquarium needs.
The easiest way to get there is to take the MTR (subway) to Mong Kok station, take exit B3, go up the escalator and right as you exit take a second escalator up to the elevated walkway. Turn right at the top, and then take the first left, then take the stairs down and you're there (at the McDonalds) in less than 3 minutes from the station. If you plan going on a Sunday most of the stores don't open until midday.
The street consists of two blocks, lined on both sides with pet stores focussing mostly on fish (freshwater and marine), some corals, and amphibians. Some are displayed in plastic bags, but the most interesting are found in tanks inside the stores. This is where the locals come for their aquarium needs.
The easiest way to get there is to take the MTR (subway) to Mong Kok station, take exit B3, go up the escalator and right as you exit take a second escalator up to the elevated walkway. Turn right at the top, and then take the first left, then take the stairs down and you're there (at the McDonalds) in less than 3 minutes from the station. If you plan going on a Sunday most of the stores don't open until midday.
Written 13 September 2014
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sue ann
Penang Island, Malaysia6 contributions
Apr 2019
A special street that having varieties of fishes , especially those fishes with colors.
Shop owner doesn't polite to kids, even talk rude words in Cantonese which they thought we don't understand.
Shop owner doesn't polite to kids, even talk rude words in Cantonese which they thought we don't understand.
Written 8 May 2019
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karenpammy2016
San Francisco, CA1,237 contributions
July 2018 • Couples
It was well worth to walk through here at Mong Kok as it is very unusual to see several blocks worth of goldfish /sea creature shops. It is about a 3 block vicinity on both sides of the street on Tung Choi. After you finish visiting the Bird Market and Flower Market-- it will be on your right side.
Tons of assorted goldfish in plastic bags hang from hooks on the shop racks for sale. There are also a lot of assorted sea creatures as turtles, frogs, toads, hermit crabs, etc. for sale in tubs. Difficult to make a decision when there are so much colorful fish in front of you! The excitement is vibrant once the sun sets and tons of people (locals) just enjoy coming out here and see all the action in purchasing goldfish!! There are also pet shops that sell small dogs as well as puppies! Very cute at the windows as they are looking for a nice new home!!
A very vibrant place to come and stroll even if you don't plan to purchase any goldfish. The crowd is lively and the colors just bring out the energy in the street!!
Tons of assorted goldfish in plastic bags hang from hooks on the shop racks for sale. There are also a lot of assorted sea creatures as turtles, frogs, toads, hermit crabs, etc. for sale in tubs. Difficult to make a decision when there are so much colorful fish in front of you! The excitement is vibrant once the sun sets and tons of people (locals) just enjoy coming out here and see all the action in purchasing goldfish!! There are also pet shops that sell small dogs as well as puppies! Very cute at the windows as they are looking for a nice new home!!
A very vibrant place to come and stroll even if you don't plan to purchase any goldfish. The crowd is lively and the colors just bring out the energy in the street!!
Written 3 February 2019
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Har K
60 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
The Goldfish markets stretched only 2 streets length, at the start of the Tung Choi Street, off Prince Edward West Road at Mong Kok district.
This is the 1st time that i have brought my family and young teenage kids to the Goldfish market. Although it stated that it will open from 10am, recommended to go there around noon as many of the shops will not be ready for business only then.
The 1st Street from Tung Choi street featured mainly fishes - goldfish, parrot fish, marine fishes and the tools and accessories. They also sell the Golden little frogs, meal worms, crickets that are used to feed the larger fish. Some shops also sell stone turtle, snipper turtles, scorpion etc.
The 2nd street includes pets shops that sell kitten, puppies, rabbits, hamsters etc that will attract young kids and young adults. The shop owners are generous to accept us, tourists to view the pets in their shops. At least they did not show sight of impatient when they know that we as tourists will not be able to buy the pets.
The fishes and especially the pets are not common to kids that are growing up in an urban city living environment. These are an attraction to them especially now they are able to see them up close.
Generally a good place to go to, for a short time spent before starting off the shopping trips in Mong Kok.
This is the 1st time that i have brought my family and young teenage kids to the Goldfish market. Although it stated that it will open from 10am, recommended to go there around noon as many of the shops will not be ready for business only then.
The 1st Street from Tung Choi street featured mainly fishes - goldfish, parrot fish, marine fishes and the tools and accessories. They also sell the Golden little frogs, meal worms, crickets that are used to feed the larger fish. Some shops also sell stone turtle, snipper turtles, scorpion etc.
The 2nd street includes pets shops that sell kitten, puppies, rabbits, hamsters etc that will attract young kids and young adults. The shop owners are generous to accept us, tourists to view the pets in their shops. At least they did not show sight of impatient when they know that we as tourists will not be able to buy the pets.
The fishes and especially the pets are not common to kids that are growing up in an urban city living environment. These are an attraction to them especially now they are able to see them up close.
Generally a good place to go to, for a short time spent before starting off the shopping trips in Mong Kok.
Written 9 December 2017
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Tom V
87 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
This place for me was amazing, I have kept fish since i was a boy and the way they do things is a little unorthodox to say the least, but wow, this is a fish fanatics dream.
Written 12 October 2017
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Jackson L
Singapore, Singapore638 contributions
May 2017 • Family
This place is great for kids who want to see as many different types of Tropical Fish, Marine Fish, Aquatic pets, as well as exotic pets. It is easy access from MTR Mong Kok East Station, Exit C.
For those who are interested in Creepy Crawlies Pets in the like of Pythons, Tarantula, along with exotic Tortoises & reptiles, you need to look out for signboards along some of the buildings in the street, u need to go upstairs for these specialised Pet shops.
For those who are interested in Creepy Crawlies Pets in the like of Pythons, Tarantula, along with exotic Tortoises & reptiles, you need to look out for signboards along some of the buildings in the street, u need to go upstairs for these specialised Pet shops.
Written 4 August 2017
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