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Explore Nagalands Fashion Capital Hong Kong Market

The Dimapur-based market is a bustling shopping hub for locals and visitors

Himakshi Panwar

From Delhi's Sarojini Nagar to Colaba Causeway in Mumbai, every state and city has streets that cater to your fashion and wardrobe preferences in a budget-friendly manner. And Nagaland's Hong Kong Market is one such place too. State's tourism minister Temjen Imna Along recently tweeted how the Dimapur-based market is a bustling shopping destination for locals and visitors. This hidden gem in the state capital is on par with the other popular flea markets in the country and should be frequented whenever you plan your next trip here. Let's look at what the market has in store for you.

About Hong Kong Market, Dimapur

Tucked away in the bylanes of Dimapur, the Hong Kong Market symbolizes modern fashion. The market is perched on a shopping complex-like structure with stores branching out. Locals here take pride in their fashion sense and credit it to their genes. However, much of that style statement comes from a fantastic collection of clothes and jewellery in this Dimapur market. The market is known for selling imported clothes from countries like Thailand, China and Myanmar. It is said to have been established in the early 1980s, giving buyers an experience of the latest fashion trends. 

Things To Buy

As you enter the market, you will be surrounded by counterfeit jackets, overcoats, shorts, stressed trousers, tops, and more. Find traditional, fusion and upcoming fashion trends in the market. Besides, you will also come across electronic gadgets at the market. The shopkeepers start with hefty price ranges, so bargain as much as possible. 

Wide Range Of Options For Men Too

The market houses plenty of shops, some selling only men's wear. Men's shopping collection includes shoes, t-shirts, and pants. This little paradise of shoppers has all the potential to make it to the best flea markets in the country. So the next time you plan to visit Dimapur, explore it beyond Kachari Ruins, The Triple Falls and other picturesque destinations. This "fashion capital of Nagaland" is worth an experience.

Location

WP5GCJM, Police Colony, Dimapur, Nagaland

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