Next time you’re in Hong Kong, catch the train up to Lo Wu station, go through HK immigration and walk across the border into mainland China. Once you go through Chinese immigration and get though the thicket of taxi touts, the first building you see is Luo Hu Commercial City. Its five floors contain hundreds of tiny shops, mostly selling “brand name” clothing, shoes and accessories. There are also dozens of tailors who can make or copy anything. If you prefer, there are electronics, DVDs, souvenirs, home furnishings, and maybe a few other things I’ve forgotten.
I go straight to the top floor for the tailoring. First, go to the fabric bazaar. You’ll see every kind of fabric you could imagine, from conservative pinstripes to outrageous fake furs, so be inspired. Then find a tailor: either wait for one to come up to you, or just walk around the rest of the floor, looking in all the tailor shops till you find one who makes clothes that you like. Tell your tailor what you want made. He’ll tell you how much material you’ll need, so you can go to the bazaar and buy. Most normal fabrics seem to cost HK$20-25 after haggling – of course, your haggling skills might be much better than mine. Sometimes, that tailor will come with you, which might help reduce the price, or not.
The tailor should be pretty quick making your clothes – up to a week or so, including a fitting. If you ask nicely enough they might do it in a day. Tailoring prices seem to vary from about HK$50 for a skirt to several hundred for a man’s suit. My rule of thumb is that clothing tended to cost around HK$100 per piece, including fabric and tailoring. This is about US$14, which is a pretty good deal.
There are a few restaurants in the building too – the one on the top floor is cheap and pretty busy. There are also several very inexpensive beauty salons and massage places, where HK$20 will buy you a manicure or a neck massage. They will try to upsell all kinds of things, so watch out, and under no circumstances drink the coffee: it is vile. The beer is OK though.
There are a few electronics shops, selling hi-fi, CD and MP3 players, radios and so on. Some of the merchandise seems amazingly cheap, even if some of the Sony logos seem a little wonky.
If you’re after DVDs, you have come to the right place. You won’t even be able to get in the door without being offered “DVD movie”. The going price seems to vary, but you should be able to get many new releases – including ones that haven’t even hit the cinemas yet – for about HK$4 each. Yes, that’s 50 US cents. There is, of course, a chance that they may not be entirely legitimate.
Last time I went to Luo Hu, I decided to see how many people would off to sell me “DVD Movie” to me as I wandered around. I lost count at about 35. Nice to know I could have spent a bit of money and singlehandedly brought Hollywood to its knees.
Thanks so much for your info. about Luo Hu, I’m vitsiting Shenzhen at Apr.08.
i have been there several times.my advice, if you see something you like, you had better buy it then as you may not be able to find that store again.
I used to live in China, and I wen to Lou Hu at least once a fortnight for 2 years! Personally I would avise you not to go to anywhere near the DVDs unless they are DVD 9’s and you have checked yourself to see the quality of the DVD, I am not being mean, but they will sell whatever they can. For ex. I once bought a 5G mp3, which ended up only have 136MB on it!!
But the tailors are fantastic and so are the fake bags, but be careful!! Make sure you inspect the bags throughly and remember to check the zips!! A clutch handbag you should be able to haggle it down to 25-30RMB and if your using HK$ less, because HK$ are worth slightly more. Each peive of jewellary should be about 10RMB and 20 if they are more fancy. I also recomend the BBC restaurant on the 3rd floor.
Thank you for the info im going to shenzhen in July so im looking for some bargins
I am going to Hong Kong and Bangkok in September 08. I was planning on gong to Shenzhen as well….anyone got any advice as to the comparison of shopping (quality and price) in Shenzhen or Hong Kong with Bangkok??? Thanks for your help.
i am young designer looking for tailors that can tailor my designs for male and female fashion.can anyone give me advice on shenzens’ quality and price for different clothings?
thanks
I am working here my shop have many famous handbags and watches very cheap. If you intereting you can connet me. My email golf.kyle@hotmail.com
intrerdsted in the dvds especially the one s with more than 36 movies
My name is kyle. I like English and study English everyday and want make some foreign friend. I’m working the luo ho commercal city. If you interest famouse handbag or watch or golf.I can sell you very cheaper and good quallity. If you need any help you also can connect to me, I willing to help.Welcon to Shenzhen have a good trip.This is my email golf.kyle@hotmail.com.
My name is Marco, I am from Hong Kong since a very long time. I am looking for good tailor from china, who can understand english. Also can read, write english. Please e-mail me
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Thank you very much & enjoy.
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I have just arrived from shenzhen, commercial city is have many things more than Hong Kong, U should negotiate price around 70-80% discount
Hi everyone welcome come to shenzhen and have a good trip.Shenzhen is a modern financial and commercial metropolis in China; however, it lacks the history and natural beauties but attractive many foreigner come to shenzhe.There are many theme park in shenzhen such as Happy Valley Splendid China China Folk Culture Villages Da Meisha and Xiao Meisha Scenic Area……..Have you ever going to shenzhen huohu commercail city that is a shopping paradise for both residents and visitors. i’m kyle in shenzhen luohu commercail city i have a shop here sell famous brand copy handbag watch golf purse belt sunglass….very good quality and good price Would you like to come to my shop have a look.if you like to know more about shenzhen i willing to help you.This is my email golf.kyle@hotmail.com Have a good trip
I bought memory card from there 4GB for Fujiflim, after I formated it, it can be took only 66 phos less than my memory card 256 MB, Oh shenzhen, what’s happened? Kyle.
i’m sorry to hear that. the maximen memory in shenzhen only 2G if they sy 4G 8G 12G they must cheat on you.Have a good day
My name is calvin,i am shanghai tailor,i have shop in luohu commercial city.i can speak english,if you trust me i can give you best quality.
My Add:No.5049 5/F,luohu commercial city shenzhen.
Mobile:13682435489
E-mail:tailor-calvin@163.com
Web:www.chinesebesttailor.com
Hi everyone welcome to shenzhen and have a good trip You must come to shenzhen luohu commercil city have a look that place you want buy everything you want that’s paradise shopper place.i’m kyle in shenzhen luohu commercail city i have a shop here sell famous brand copy handbag watch golf purse belt sunglass….very good quality and good price Would you like to come to my shop have a look.if you like to know more about shenzhen i willing to help. My Add:No.4167 4/F,luohu commercial city shenzhen.
Mobile:13430618951
E-mail:golf.kyle@hotmail.com
Web:www. http://lovejewelry.com.cn/ By the way the price on the webside is very hight but actually it’s very cheaper from 200 to 500.If you come to my shop buy these thing it’s very cheaper because we wholesale these stuff.You can’t get any cheaper than here.Welcome to my shop. If you come to Shenzhen luohu commercial city remember come to my shop have a look and imform me.If you want to know more about Shenzhen I willing to help you.have a good trip.
Hi there, we are a family going to shop in Shenzen but will be crossing back over the border to Hong Kong. Is it true that customs give you a hard time if you have bought copy bags etc?
Tracey, the customs people never showed the slightest interest in what I had bought in all the times I returned to HK from Shenzhen. I was a HK resident with a HKID card; I suppose it’s always possible that they might be stricter with tourists.
Hi tracey I think it’s no problem you bought a little copy bags going back to hongkong,but not too many.By the way, what kind of the bag are you interest in.Would you like to come to my shop have I’m kyle have a shop here sell all kind of famous bag you can come to my websihave a look http://lovejewelry.com.cn/ I give you a very good price and good quality for you.Welcome going to my shop have a look.If you want to know more about shenzhen email me.Feel free to ask any question.
I am going to Shenzhen and Luo Hu in Feb 09 for one day I am wondering can I use Hong kong Dollar or do I need to change my money to Chinesse dollars?
Are good & less price moble phones are available in here?
Hi,
can anyone help me? I am going to Shenzhen for business meeting. Do I need any special visas or documents if I´d like to visit Hongkong for a day? By the way – which hotel is cool around 80 bugs and is close to center of nightlife?
thx.
Hi kathy Happy new year.Welcome to shenzhen.When you come here you can use HK dollar and Chinese dollar.Are you interesting copy brand handbag watch ….Welcome to my shop have look.i kyle sell the top quality here.This is my shop numble 4167 4/F
Hi kane Do you want retail or wholesale? i suggestion you going to hua qiang bei of futian district.The place is electronice market include mp4 phone computer ….very cheaper and good price I’m kyle
Hello Kyle. I would like to visit your shop. I just looked at your website and you have many interesting things there. I will be arriving in HK on February 23rd 2009 with my wife and her mother and brother from the UK. We will definately visit you in Shenzhen. We re interested in handbags, watches and jewellery. If you would like to contact me my email is , liam55_98@yahoo.com
Do you accept credit card? Or is it cash only?
Hey Liam Welcome to shenzhen have a good trip.If you want to know more about shenzhen just email me.The peple accept credit card and cash
Hey kyle.How long going from shenzhen to guanzhou.Is there any train there in shenzhen?I’m sorry I don’t interesting brand things.
Hey Tommy Welcome to shenzhen and have a good trip.about 1 hour going to guanzhou.In luohu here have bus station and train station.You have take bus or train going to guanzhou
Hi everyone welcome come to shenzhen and have a good trip.Shenzhen is a modern financial and commercial metropolis in China; however, it lacks the history and natural beauties but attractive many foreigner come to shenzhe.There are many theme park in shenzhen such as Happy Valley Splendid China China Folk Culture Villages Da Meisha and Xiao Meisha Scenic Area.Have you ever going to shenzhen huohu commercail city that is a shopping paradise for both residents and.visitor. This shopping mall is very popular with tourists from Hong Kong – it’s right at the border of Hong Kong and Shenzhen. For sale here are a large variety of cheap Chinese replicas of brand name watches, clothes, shoes, electronics, handbags, etc.If sometone want to know more about Shenzhen I willing to help.Fell free to ask any question.
I’m kyle
Hi Everyone I’m type the wrong address my Add should be No 4167 4/F luohu commercail city
i m looking for designer clothes and shoes for ladies and men ……and LV millionaire sunglasses …….etc i want to come myself and i hv being ordering from factories but now i need them in small amounts so i want o get them myself from luohu commercial center….any advice guys i m frm hk .
Hey I suggest you going to guanzhou have a look that place you have more choice and cheaper than in shenzhen very good for you business. KYLE
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By the way the price in the web is very hight actuall it’s very very cheaper price about RMB 250 to 300 every piece.Verry very very low price and top quality.
Welcome to my shop have a look.I’m kyle if you know more info and more about Shenzhen just email me.
My Add:No.4167 4/F,luohu commercial city Shenzhen
E-mail:lovejewelrybag@hotmail.com
Web:www. http://lovejewelry.com.cn/
hello kyle, i just had a look at your website. I am vistiting shenzhen next month just wondering if most of the handbags on your website are at your shop?
my sister is in uk,she wants to import fashion goods to uk.I’ve been to the lowu city many times but alsways forget the shops,they all look the same. kyle, maybe we can do business.
Hello, I’m currently in Shenzhen, I’m from Venezuela and I’m interested to buy some women clothe and accessories such as dresses and jeans, and some good quality replica handbags such as gucci and LV in order to resell in my store in Venezuela. Could you please recommend me where to go.
Hi Grechy Welcome to shenzhen and have a good trip,and welcome to my shop have a look.Yes i have all the the copy brand in my store.Low price promise.If you want to know more just email me.This is my E-mail:lovejewelrybag@hotmail.com
Hello Liza i want to know your sister and do the business with her.Yes I can import the UK for you and every country I do.I hope i can do the business and friendship with you.Just email me. All the best kyle
Hello leeman i want to know your sister and do the business with her.Yes I can import the UK for you and every country I do.I hope i can do the business and friendship with you.Just email me. All the best kyle
Hello liza I’m sorry i so late.Are you still in shenzhen.This shopping mall is very popular with tourists from Hong Kong – it’s right at the border of Hong Kong and Shenzhen.Liza welcome to my shop have a look I do the very good price everybag is 200 to 300.This is My Add:No.4167 4/F,luohu commercial city Shenzhen
E-mail:lovejewelrybag@hotmail.com
Web:www. http://lovejewelry.com.cn/If you want to know more just email me.All the best kyle
Where to go for nice and cheap shopping in Shenzhen? What are the sightseeing place for the tourist?
does anyone know if i can get lace wigs in shenzhen…at luohu? also, kyle are your prices listed in hkd?
Luohu commercail city is very good for the tourist you almost can buy everything in here and is very good price too.Sighteeing have many many,i suggest you going to window of the world and splend of China also others.You can check on this website http://www.ineedhotel.com/shenzhen/tour/sight/index.html Welcome to shenzhen and have a good trip.
Yes you can get the lace wigs at luohu commercail city you have so many choice.
If you intereting copy brand handbag watch belt suitcase brietcase travelbag shoes sunglass ….come to my shop have a look i can do very good quality and reasonal price for you.
Hi. Coming to Shenzhen November. Can we buy golf clubs, golf balls and golf clothes in the area? J Lindeberg? Puma? Taylormade? Nike? etc…?
Thanks
Bazza (UK)
i am going to shenzen and i am after international jewellery trade centre is it near the luohu commercial city