Ap Liu Street Electronics Street
Ap Liu Street Electronics Street is a trading street in Sham Shui Po lined with hundreds of stalls and small shops selling new and used electronic components, devices, and accessories. The street stretches for several blocks with booths on both sides and shops behind them, offering everything from mobile phones to rare electronic parts.
After World War II, shops in this area began repairing and selling electronic parts. Over time, this market grew and became a well-known center for electronics in Hong Kong, developing a trade history spanning several decades.
The street's name comes from Cantonese, meaning duck. Daily life here centers on repair work and reuse, where technicians fix devices openly, collectors search for rare parts, and shop owners share knowledge about electronics spanning decades of local trade.
The best time to visit is in the morning when it is less crowded and selection is fuller. Haggling is common and many shops offer wholesale prices, especially for collectors and professionals, while the street stays active from early morning until late afternoon daily.
Many shops buy used devices directly from residents, making the street a hub for second-hand electronics and supporting a system of reuse. Visitors can find rare components like resistors and capacitors no longer available in regular shops, available only here for repairs or hobbyist projects.
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