Delhi
Mr Lal’s ‘curiosity shop’ is full of charming Christmas-tree decorations, papier mâché and carvings.
Must-see shopping in Asia
Kuala Lumpur
This footwear emporium also sells gorgeous accessories and bags as well as clothing by Malaysian designers.
Phnom Penh
Great stuff for women, including sundresses, shoes, movie-star shades, handbags, jewellery – you name it.
Mussoorie
Perhaps the most interesting shop in Mussoorie, this antique shop is chock-full of pieces from the Raj era.
Iloilo
Come here for local colour and smells, especially the dried-fish section. The rows of stalls seem endless.
Johor Bahru
A flashy mall with affordable designer shops, cinema, a great food court and some fine restaurant choices.
Seminyak
Designer Luiza Chang gets inspiration for her elegant line of women's clothes from her worldwide travels.
Colombo
Interesting gallery with artists that are a couple of stages beyond those selling their works streetside.
Agra
Great selection of novels and books on Agra and the Mughals at this friendly, 60-year-old establishment.
Varanasi
The best bookshop in Varanasi, with a particularly good selection of titles on Varanasi and the Mughals.
Seminyak
Shoes and sandals, from formal to casual, at great prices. Replace the one you lost riding your scooter.
Colombo
This branch of Colombo's tea-boutique chain has a high-quality selection of teas and tea paraphernalia.
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Modern mall in central Bengaluru with a wide selection of clothing chains and an Inox multiplex cinema.
Kerobokan
If it can be woven from fibre, it's at My Basket Bali. Baskets here look as good as they are practical.
Hyderabad
Has the largest selection of used books in the city, including Indian literature and western classics.
Cebu City
Has a terrific selection of local and international fiction, nonfiction and magazines as well as maps.
Oxford Book & Stationery Company
Darjeeling
The best bookshop east of Kathmandu, selling a good selection of novels and Himalaya and India titles.
Seminyak
Styled like a country cottage, this is the place for cute cushions, throw rugs, table linens and more.
Ipoh
Shiny, brand-filled shopping mall in Ipoh's new town, featuring fashion, electronics and a food court.
Bandung
More than 200 shops, including Boss and Levi's, a huge Hero supermarket, a bowling alley and cinemas.
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Shiny mall complex in the happening district of Koramangala with lots of fashion stores and a cinema.
Ubud
It's everything the souvenir stores are not, with beautiful handmade items from around the island.
Kathmandu
Sonam makes its own brand of quality trekking gear, with this the larger of its two shops in Thamel.
Galle
A convenient stop for snacks, as well as useful items such as plug converters or mosquito repellent.
Nha Trang
Hip boutique selling fashionable ladies' shoe designs; also stocks lingerie, swimwear and dresses.
Iloilo
Ever expanding, this is the largest of the city's malls; there are two other branches around town.
Tashkent
A fiesta of fruit bathing in the teal-green glow of its giant, octagonal flying saucer of a roof.
Almaty
Best place in Kazakhstan for hiking, road and city maps; also has dictionaries and phrase books.
Ulaanbaatar
Sells and exchanges used books in English, including fiction, books on Mongolia and guidebooks.
Seminyak
Facade meets merchandise: everything is designed with flair at this appealing housewares shop.
Ulaanbaatar
This downtown outlet of the iconic brand shows off the latest fashions in cashmere and wool.
Cebu City
Fiction and nonfiction, and a good map selection. There are additional outlets in other malls.
Agra
Skirts the northern edge of Agra’s Jama Masjid and is particularly good for silks and saris.
Delhi
Fine tea specialists, with organic Darjeeling strains and top-notch Silver Tips Imperial tea.
Delhi
Mehra Bros at Khan Market has some pretty papier mâché ornaments and Christmas decorations.
Mumbai (Bombay)
High-fashion ladies garments from over 100 Indian designers in a chic exposed-brick space.
Naha
In Chatan, 15km north of Naha, you'll find this gargantuan shopping mall, Okinawa's largest.
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Good spot to buy thali trays, brass utensils and chai cups for that dinner party back home.
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