Temple Street Night Market,Hong Kong

• Street stalls selling clothing, accessories and souvenirs
• Fortune tellers and palm readers in open booths
• Open-air Cantonese opera performances on select nights
• Wide range of street food stalls and dai pai dong–style eateries
• Stalls offering jade, antiques, electronics and trinkets
• Seafood restaurants and late-night dining options along the market

• Lively night-time atmosphere with neon signs and bustling crowds
• Eclectic mix of goods from cheap bargains to collectible antiques
• Traditional fortune-telling and street-side Cantonese opera
• Compact lanes and crowded stalls characteristic of Kowloon’s street markets
• A blend of local flavor and tourist-friendly shopping

• Bargain shopping and practicing haggling skills
• Sampling local street food such as claypot rice and curry fishballs
• Getting a palm reading or fortune telling session
• Watching occasional open-air Cantonese opera and street performances
• Photography of vivid street scenes and neon-lit alleys
• Late-night dining at informal, family-run stalls

Evenings (about 6:00 PM to midnight) — busiest from 8:00–11:00 PM. Best season: October to March (cooler, drier). Avoid typhoon season and heavy summer rains (June–September) if possible.

Humid subtropical climate: hot, humid summers with frequent rain and occasional typhoons (Jun–Sep); mild, drier winters (Dec–Feb). Evenings can feel warm but crowded.

No entry fee. Stalls typically open from ~6:00 PM and close between 11:00 PM and 1:00 AM depending on business; restaurants may operate later. Prices vary by stall; bargaining is common but polite negotiation is expected.

Nearest MTR: Jordan (Exit A) or Yau Ma Tei (Exit C). Easily reached by taxi and multiple bus routes. Note: narrow, crowded lanes and uneven surfaces — wheelchair access can be limited and navigation may be difficult during peak hours.

Allow 1–3 hours to explore; longer if planning to dine or get readings.

Light, breathable clothing in summer; light jacket for winter evenings. Comfortable walking shoes. Bring a small umbrella or compact raincoat during the rainy season. Carry a small bag and keep valuables secure.

Must-try foods: claypot rice, curry fishballs, stir-fried seafood, egg waffles and Hong Kong-style milk tea. Popular souvenirs: jade trinkets, inexpensive watches and electronics accessories, Cantonese opera masks, and local snacks.