This place is basically like a giant Etsy shop/Instagram photo opp. Came to take selfies in front of the koi staircase. Left with nearly a dozen pairs of cute and unique earrings crafted by HK-based jewelry maker @ashayatheone, for $8 to $15 (USD) a pair. Though I definitely spent more than I would have for souvenirs at the Ladies Market, it was worth it not to feel stressed out having to haggle on the streets of Mong Kok. Plus, I walked out with better quality stuff, supported a local business, and got to check out the current art exhibit ("LONG TIME NO SEE": a set of hand-drawn murals paying homage to the history of the PMQ building). read more

元創方 - Koi staircase. Not too hard to find. 5/2017. - Shopping Centers Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

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I'm glad that I decided to come on the recommendation from my friend. I wasn't sure what to expect but I enjoyed going through the different levels to browse the shops and exhibits from local artists and entrepreneurs. This is definitely not your average mall where it's the same brands and shops like at every other mall. It's too bad that the rooftop garden was under renovation when I went. It would've been nice to sit outside. I liked the exhibit that showed an example of what a home of a police family would've looked like. The video playing in the unit depicted happy tenants that loved living there and got on well with their neighbours. There was also a mahjong exhibit that was quite enjoyable and informative. I wasn't able to see the underground interpretation area, that'll have to wait for next time. read more

Lunar new year celebration @ PMQ. It is a really cute place full of local business owners! Definitely worth to check out. read more

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With great enthusiasm, a local friend told us to check out PMQ. Unfortunately, we went on a rainy day, which is ok because a lot of the space has coverage, but it meant that not a lot of people were here. Come in the afternoon and on a better weather day. And come ready to spend money! PMQ is an interesting blend of a gallery and boutique shopping with more of an emphasis on the latter. There were lots of fun things to look at plus some interesting displays around the building itself, like statues or scribbled writings or even a piano you can play. There's definitely a little bit of pretentiousness wafting through the air, but PMQ is truly a unique space. This would be a great place to buy a gift or buy an accent for your home. read more

Cool shops to check out. I recommend taking the elevators to the highest floor and then walk down. There are different shops you can check out and seating areas here and there that are nice for a break. I found a piano you can play on one of the floors. Prices are a bit higher in the shops, but they have pretty creative things you can check out. read more

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Needing to walk off all the meat we just ate, we headed over to PMQ, short for Police Military Quarters. Although it used to be quarters for the police, it was converted to a 7 story building that houses gift shops, restaurants, clothing stores, and art galleries. They change outdoor exhibits, so there's always something different! I'm sad we weren't able to see the exhibit with tons of pandas on the first floor... My siblings and I found this cute little garden while we were checking out the different stories of the PMQ. Since the weather was so nice, we ended up sitting at the tables outside and chatted about life. This is definitely a nice place to spend an hour or two at - shopping, checking out art, or just chillin'. read more

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An absolute must for anyone into finding art, culture, design, photography, gifts, or souvenirs in Hong Kong. Of the dozens of malls I entered while in the city, this "mall" was my favorite. You won't find the endless array of designer boutiques that are everywhere else in Hong Kong, nor will you find the likes of the junky made-in-China booths that comprise Temple Street or Ladies Market. Instead, this is the place where Etsy-like products made by individual artists or larger companies come to show off their wares. Ceramics, metalwork, indie board games, all types of apparel, and so much more. It's not all shops, either. At least when we went, some of the storefronts were in fact art projects on exhibition. A fixture that sprayed paint in response to acoustic stimuli. A room transformed into something completely different with the magic of augmented reality. I'm pretty sure I saw a startup using one of these rooms as office space to build a smartwatch for musicians. Totally cool and worth a visit. read more

元創方 - Christmas trees crafted out of paper, very neat! - Shopping Centers Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

To be filed under "I'm Not Cool Enough To Be Here" From what I understand, "PMQ" stands for "Police Married Quarters". Back in the day, officers and their wives would stay in this building. Then someone had this awesome idea to refurbish it and turn it into hipster central. I will admit that the building is beautifully restored and the retail options are (and will continue to be) plentiful. When I visited in August 2014, many parts of the building weren't ready yet, but the ones that were showed a lot of promise. You'll find a lot of cute boutiques that sell locally made or beautifully designed products; for now, clothing, accessories, and shoes. Yes, there were hipster glasses frames being sold. Yes, I saw at least one vintage bicycle on display. We visited on a Saturday evening and noticed they were setting up a night market which looked really neat. They had several stalls set up, one selling delicious looking artisanal popsicles, another selling sexy but cool swimsuit/body suits to describe a few. Wish we could've stayed to check it out, but drinks at Quinary were waiting for us! Overall, trendy spot to be if you want to be seen. read more

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On our first go around at PMQ we weren't very impressed. However, after retail label overload experiencing Hong Kong's fascination and proliferation of famous designer store after designer store, (I don't know how these businesses make a profit? There's a Gucci on every block in Hong Kong!) the independent designers featured at PMQ became a breath of fresh creativity. Located in a former married police barracks, the PMQ is very cool with shops for all genders and ages, dining opportunities, and green spaces for a respite. We purchased some cool stuff at this place. Go slowly, keep your eyes open, and something unique will show up on your radar. read more

What a great use of historical space in the Sheung Wan area. The former Police Military Quarters (PMQ) was converted to 7 floors of a hundred or more little artist galleries, restaurants, clothing stores and funky modern shops in 2014. They do have a space that talks about the history of the land, the school and the police military quarters and families that once resided in this building. The design of this space is fantastic! Vivienne Tam is anchored on the first floor and a great retail space. Huge sales were occuring during this summer month when we were here. Herman Miller is a rock in the design world and occupy space here too. We wandered around and will definatley be back to go to their restaurants (some upscale and formal, others low brow, casual and cool, and still others like ice cream and drinks). We probably spent two hours simply walking about. You could kill an entire day here. Lots of great spaces (inside and out) to do just that! It can be a bit deceiving from the street to know what is inside, but once you get in, you open yourself to the laberinth of cool shops that are about. read more

PMQ. A meeting spot for events such as the SUMMER Night Market and other special exhibitions. But aside from these special exhibitions, on a day-to-day basis there are boutique shops opened by local artists. From Jewelry shops, to Art Shops, to Cooking Shops, to Small Cafes, Cupcakes, Pastries, Clothing shops..etc... These are one-of-a-kind shops with items unique to each shop. So, you'd probably be the only one in the ENTIRE WORLD (I exaggerated, maybe 2 other people would have it if the artist made more than one) who would have that product. Makes you feel kinda special. =) Anyway, it's nice to take a casual stroll here and window shop. My favorite is SHOWCASE by Bread and Butter. Aside from the fact that I really like their clothing, they have a cute little cafe that serves a perfect tea-time for you and your girls! Cheers! read more

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I love this place. Always find the time to browse around when I'm in the city. Lots of interesting keepsakes and local artists roaming. Top two to three levels are studios, so you can skip those. read more

***Wingman PMQ (at Taste Kitchen) - Best Chicken Wings in Town??...YES SIR!!*** Wingman PMQ (at PMQ Taste Kitchen), claims to have the "best chicken wings in town"..... that's quite a tall claim for anybody to make! But I tried five of their flavors....AND THE VERDICT:::Yes Sir! I might've broken my personal record for most wings eaten!THIRTY WINGS (five flavors...six wings of each flavor).... and I could still down a milkshake at another joint later.... The only SAD part is they plan to operate for a LIMITED TIME ONLY...at the moment it looks like till the end of Jan-2019. But I HOPE they receive a great response during this TRIAL RUN so that they decide to set up shop on a permanent basis. CALIFORNIA STYLE WINGS with RAW GARLIC and PARSLEY were my favorite (pictured above). The garlic and parsley came out strong in the first bite and that's what I loved (garlic flavor works great on any food I guess). This one was the HERO of the menu.... (Metaphorically speaking....the perfect VILLAIN could be the next flavor that I tried - CAROLINA REAPER WINGS.... coz it was SOOOOOOO SPICY ... and of course delicious too!!) CAROLINE REAPER WINGS had a spicy level of 4 out of 5...... so BEWARE .... and better be ready to wipe that sweat from your forehead . The other three flavors were AWESOME in their own right.... but I guess they can be overshadowed by the California wings and Carolina Reaper wings. The other three flavors I tried - WINGS with BBQ DRY RUB; CAJUN STYLE DRY RUB WINGS; HOISIN HONEY GLAZED AND SESAME WINGS. read more

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Ahhhhhh so in love with this place! PMQ features a lot of fantastic little shops ranging in home décor, gorgeous jewelry, amazing clothing designers, accessories and art! I wanted everything that I saw! Multiple levels on both sides feature shops and galleries. As well as a bookstore & café on the ground level and a coffee bar on one of the upper levels. There is an outdoor space great for kids to get their energy out. And it seems like their theme gets changed up here and there which is fun! I wish we had something like this in my city. This was a great venue with some amazing pop up shops. Definitely recommend it. And be prepared to spend money! It'll be hard leaving empty handed. read more

Speaking as a tourist, I think this is a must visit places in HK if it's your first time around. Modern architecture remodeled from police married quarters. They turned each of the rooms into an artist studio. The entire building is a full of foo foo designers. I find the stuff very interesting to look at but super expensive. My favorite shops have to be the coffee place on second floor and the Goods of Desire on ground level. The Goods of Desire (GOD) reminded me of Ikea but with a touch of Eastern influence. I especially liked the bridge way area where you can look out and see the entire interior of the PMQ and buildings on the outside which looked quite old compare to the shine. It gives you an interesting perspective on life and things. read more

My one purchase of a popsicle does not accurately depict how much I enjoyed PMQ. I was in Hong Kong for a work trip. I got one official day off on a Sunday, and this is the main thing I chose to see on that day. (Also wanted to check out Victoria's Peak, but it was raining...) I forget exactly how I learned about this place, but the guy selling popsicles seemed surprised that I knew about it. During my visit, the outside courtyard was filled with vendors selling popsicles, tea, cookies, jewelry, baby clothes, bags, etc. These vendors alone would have been worth the trip, but there was still seven more floors of shops to go to! My two coworkers and I walked up and down every floor to make sure we didn't miss one shop. My coworker was on a search for a gift for her grandma, and after immediately being drawn to a piece of jewelry she saw in the courtyard, she ended up buying a beautiful vintage butterfly pin from one of the shops inside the quarters. Regrettably, I didn't buy anything myself, because there was nothing specific I was looking for at the time, plus I wasn't going to have too much room in my suitcase to pack new items. However, in any future trip to Hong Kong (whether for work or leisure), I'd definitely return to PMQ. My coworker also thought it was a great find! Glad I didn't drag them along to something they really weren't interested in. There are a handful of restaurants inside the quarters as well, and my coworkers and I had some great burgers. Overall, this was a lovely change of pace from the crowded shopping malls. A lot of the stuff is on the pricier end, so be prepared to treat yourself to some very trendy items. If you're coming here to visit a specific shop, I would just recommend checking their store hours online ahead of time, because all stores aren't always open at the same time. read more

This spot is always full of surprises. I'm not totally sure how most of these places stay in business, but there is always something fun to look at as you browse through the pop-ups and the odd collection of restaurants. I also love that they're always throwing events! It's a great venue with just enough funkiness and historical vibes to make you feel cool just by going there. But beware! The bathrooms are really confusing to find for some reason! XD read more

The reason I went to check out this place because my mother used to live and went to school and my grandfather was a policeman. I always heard a lot of stories about their life in this building from my mom, my relatives and their old neighbors which now are family friends! I also heard a lot of stories or gossips from them about some famous people grew up or went to school in this building! Also, My grandparents babysit me throughout my whole childhood and they are now in heaven. I went to PMQ in a way of remembrance my grandparents, too!! I want to learn more about them! Feeling glad and appreciate the government did not take this building down, turned to PMQ open to the public! It is a nice place to shop some local brands and learning part of the old HK and HK history!! Good place to go to for family with kids! One of the floor my mom used to live in is now a restaurant! I asked to go in but I was rejected by the waitress! I also asked if I can eat inside when the restaurant was almost empty but I was rejected by the waitress again because they said the tables were all reserved! I told a local friend about it, she told me that restaurant needs to reserve a table at least one month ahead!! Okay, maybe next time then! The reason I minus one star, not about the PMQ.... It is the HK policemen works around the neighborhood!! As all my friends know about me, I never bad mouth the HK police because my of my family background! I respect them and support them because my grandpa was a HK police! I dreamed of being a HK police when I was a child! I even argued with my friends if they bad mouth the HK police and said they were 'black police'!! However, I am very disappointed with this two HK Policemen!! I was on the street where the tram (ding ding ) runs! I asked the two policemen if there's an escalator going up the hill around the area because I remember there is one!! I took it many times!! I told them I injured my knee which is very hard to walk all the way up! I even show them how injured was my knee! They told me 'NO! Just walk up the stairs and there is PMQ' without any thinking. Then, I asked, 'the escalator in Central ?? I took it before!! ' They still said 'NO' ! So, I believed them because they are policemen and walked all the way up with my injured knee!! When I was on my way down, I tried to look for a road without stairs! I walked a couple blocks away. Hey!! I saw the escalator!! I don't know why they lied to me? Or if they really don't know? It will be worse! I hope this is only an incident. read more

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Pictures posted on Yelp was deceiving to what was present at PMQ. It was pretty dull and no thrills. Luckily, there wasn't any charge to enter. As a tourist, don't go, there's so many more things to see in Hong Kong that's worth your time. read more

The original Police Married Quarters, hence the name PMQ, was vacated a few years back around 2000, with the land listed potentially for auction as a site for residential building. Under intense pressure by the local neighborhood to protect the ancient trees that intertwined into the retaining wall fronting its Shing Wong Street side around 2005, the building was finally listed as a Grade 3 heritage site (it was rebuilt after damage by fire in 1944 and cannot count the continuance back to its days as school in the 1840s), and subsequently scheduled as one of the revitalization projects initiated by the government. Last spring, it soft-opened while the tenants had not completely moved in, with a series of weekend night market as the kick-off 'festival' for the present day PMQ, and is recently infested by the paper pandas (temporary exhibition by the WWF). My exploration route of choice for PMQ would be: Walk down from SOHO area into the complex via entrance at the middle of the block at Aberdeen Street. You would immediately notice that the revitalization project kept in place much of the original architecture, mainly two long and narrow residential blocks- high block A (now called Staunton) and low block B (now called Hollywood). The blocks front a central courtyard, originally being the carparking lot and playground, it is now the entrance/event plaza that welcomes you into the place, with a staircase and lift that goes down to the basement where the heritage foundation of the Government Central School are kept for display. After these, go up to the top floor of either blocks by lift and wander down. You'd find the former living units turned into studios for creative businesses and the semi-open corridors become a make-shift exhibition space, often displaying the works of occupants working right opposite to it inside the studios. A glass canopy covering everything, plus a giant 'glass box' - the QUBE, an indoor event venue with high headroom accessed from 2/F of the old blocks, are the addition, injected into the originally completely open central courtyard. This gesture shields the courtyard below from weather, where the night market tents are set and the paper pandas are crawling all over right now. The QUBE also doubles as a bridge by creating a rooftop garden on the fourth floor that links the 2 blocks on both sides, allowing you the convenience of crossing the blocks without going all the way down by stairs or waiting for the slow lifts (that were often SO queued up during times of events like the night market). When you are done exploring the studios/shops/restaurants/events around the 2 main blocks, flow out from the central courtyard at G/F through the Hollywood block. You can enjoy the backyard-like grassy garden, and then reach the small hut formerly used by the Junior Police Call. This hut is also kept and turned into an intimate-sized bar which offers some exotic original cocktails to treat your taste buds. Finally, you can exit via another entrance at the Hollywood Road corner of Aberdeen Street. read more

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Hip spot in Central. The first time I visited was during a typhoon warning to see the pandas. Second time, I walked through most of it. Lots of small shops to pop in and out A must-see for anyone into boutique/hipster scene. In subsequent visits I don't see myself walking through it again. NYT also has a piece on this place. read more

An ever evolving purveyor of Hong Kongs local artists, small boutique and pop up shops. One can come here every other week and expect to see something new. The layout itself is so gorgeous and vast, there never ceases be an opportunity to catch something new. read more

nice place in the middle of central / sheung wan to just drop by and walk around in it's a mix of public and commercial space (as one of its exhibits somewhere on the 5/f or 6/f iirc with a video telling bits of its historical tale will inform you) with shops, things and decor that delights those who appreciate design, or perhaps just most people read more

I loved this mall, at first it was hard to find since the map apps don't work very well in Hong Kong but it was totally worth it once we got there. It is a large building with many different little cute shops on each floor, they sell this shoes, jewellery, art supplies and much more there are also little cafes or ice cream shops to sit in and take a break. In the middle there is a large space in between both sides of the shops where art exhibitions are held, there is also a larger room upstairs where an indoor art exhibition can be held. Overall one of my favourite places I went to in Hong Kong and would recommend to anyone how likes cute shops. read more

It's a nice change of pace from the rest of the shopping in Hong Kong. There are a lot of cool little shops, but expect high prices

Besides the local stores inside PMQ, mostly by young, local designers and artisans, we found directly across from the entrance on Aberdeen Street the most exquisite home decor store called "sbg" at 20a Aberdeen Street (the charming and elegant owner told us that it stands both for "simple basic goodness" as well as the initials of her rescue dog!) Items range from Japanese tea cups to Parisian ceramic jewellery and the softest cashmere wraps from her hand-picked artisans from her global travels as an interior architect. The price range is wide and we found several items from both Europe and Asia that we would never had been able to bring home otherwise! Highly recommended to find! read more