Hongkong >> Jade Market and Jade Street

Attraction Typ: Pedestrian street, Shopping Market

Location: City Centre - Central

Recommend: 4 Star

Jade Market and Jade Street

The Jade Market is where vendors sell various shades and qualities of jade, a greenish stone found in East Asia. Actually more a place for locals than for tourists, visitors may have to suffer a long bargaining session with persistent vendors before arriving at a good deal for a high-quality piece of jade. Nevertheless, there are also plenty of trinkets and souvenirs at much lower prices.

The Jade Market is located at the junction of Kansu and Battery streets. More than 450 stalls offer the full gamut of varieties and grades of jade inside two covered markets.

Tip: Unless you have advanced or professional knowledge of jade and gemstones, it is not recommended to buy any expensive pieces at the market.

Hours of Operation: Daily from 10:00am to 5:00pm

Jade Street is very near to the market. Shops are located on Canton Road between Kansu Street and Jordan Road. Jade and gemstone testing is available at Jade Plaza.

Hours of Operation: Daily from 10:30am to 2:30pm

How to get there:

At Yau Ma Tei MTR station exit C, walk along Man Ming Lane and then turn left. Walk along Shanghai Street and then turn right onto Kansu Street to Battery Road, Canton Road is one block further.

Estimated duration of trip:

1 hour to visit both Jade Street and Jade Market.

Did you know?

Jade Gemstone Significance

Since ancient times, jade has historically been known for its ability to attract love. It is also believed to be a protective stone, one which guards against accidents and misfortune. Still others believe it can increase your financial outlook by creating a positive attitude towards money. The distinctive, glossy green colour of jade represents the stone's self-healing powers.