Jiangxi
This multistorey shopping centre, specialising entirely in porcelain, isn't as pleasant a place to shop for ceramics as the Sculpture Factory, but it sure…
Must-see shopping in Asia
Kanchanaburi Province
Attached to the eponymous cafe, Baan Unrak sells fun modern scarves, bags and dresses inspired by traditional Karen fabrics. Souvenirs from 75B.
Chungcheongnam-do
Buyeo's central market is a good place to buy fresh fruit and yakbap, a sweet sticky rice snack. It's opposite the Buyeo bus terminal.
Pai
Every evening, a walking street forms in the centre of town, with vendors selling food, clothes, souvenirs and knick-knacks. It's far busier during high…
Pakse
This modest bookshop is your best stop for maps of Laos and its neighbours, though don't expect much detail, plus postcards and a good range of regional…
Gyeonggi-do & Incheon
Open daily in time for the departing afternoon ferries (but best on weekends), this line of stalls sells fresh shellfish, seaweed products and local jams…
Leyte
This huge mall has multiple counters selling mobile-phone accessories and other possible travel needs. There's a small food court and it's right next to…
Hanoi
Stunning, very unusual designer jewellery, including many delicate necklaces and beautiful brooches of insects and animals wrought from silver and opals:…
Shinjuku & Northwest Tokyo
The Ikebukuro branch of the go-to store for all things manga and anime leans heavily on stuff that appeals to girl geeks – fitting, given its Otome Rd …
Hanoi
An oasis of classier Vietnamese souvenirs, including lacquerware and jewellery, amid the T-shirt overkill of nearby stores. Bamboo, stone and porcelain…
Qinghai
This Tibetan traditional handmade clothing shop sells a lovely range of tops, shirts and full-length Tibetan coats. Prices range from ¥200 for a shirt to …
Kolkata (Calcutta)
Doubling as a cooperative training centre that empowers women from the slums, this small shop sells handmade batik textiles, embroidered souvenirs,…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
Every card, handmade paper sheet and fabric that you buy here goes back to fund the (ex) street kids who made them. The shop doubles as a simple cafe…
Hongqiao International Pearl City
Shanghai
Popular with expats, the 2nd floor of this market has a selection of freshwater and saltwater pearls that is worth a browse. There’s a relaxed atmosphere…
Mandalay
A row of four gold-leaf beaters thump away at the back of the Golden Rose shop-workshop, with visitors welcome to drop in and watch or get a full…
Macau
In a gritty working-class neighbourhood, this shop/gallery/exhibition space showcases Macau designers. Look out for handmade ceramics, leather bags,…
Chiang Mai
Set in an atmospheric teak house with marble floors, Vila Cini sells high-end, handmade silks, decorative items and cotton textiles that are reminiscent…
Kalimantan
This daily market contains several souvenir shops offering batik sarongs and Dayak carvings. Food stalls serve amplang (crunchy fishy puffs) and standard…
Inner Mongolia
Opposite Dà Zhào monastery, this Qing-era-look street is packed with stalls selling Mongolian tat, jade and Buddhist and Mao memorabilia.
Puducherry (Pondicherry)
Established in Pondy in 1978, Hidesign sells elegantly made designer leather bags, briefcases, purses, wallets and belts, at reasonable prices, and has…
Kochi (Cochin)
Pretty hand-block printed textiles from Jaipur are transformed into floaty dresses, kurtas, trousers, tops and scarves using Kochi designs at this low-key…
Tainan
Chin Chin comprises a pottery workshop on the upper floor, a small gallery showing the works of overseas artists, and a shop with a brief display of…
Bangkok
Conveniently linked to the Skytrain is this modern shopping centre on Th Silom. Inside you'll find a mix of fashion boutiques, homeware stores, cafes and…
Chiang Mai
A little marooned in the southwest of the city, beyond Rte 11, this quieter suburban shopping centre has the inevitable cinema and food court, along with…
Udon Thani
There's a great selection of silk and cotton, including some natural-dyed fabrics, at this large spot northwest of Nong Prajak lake. Look for the big sign…
Panaji
A boutique carrying local labels such as Horn Ok Please, Hidden Harmony and Free Falling, Sosa’s is among the best places in Panaji to source upscale…
Northern Thailand
A good place to buy sêua môr hôrm (indigo-dyed cotton shirts, from 200B) in town. The shop is about 60m from the southeastern gate (Pratu Chai) into the…
Hong Kong
Britain’s Harvey Nichols has brought its diverse, profuse and on-the-pulse range of couture and smart street fashions to Hong Kong, occupying four floors…
Vientiane
Set across two floors, this Aladdin's cave of an emporium hawks traditional clothing, Hmong handbags, pillowcases and a whole lot more. Perfect for some…
Bishkek
The showroom/gallery of the Kyrgyzstan Union of Artists is upstairs in a faded, once-grand, Stalin-era building which also hides some artists’ workshops.
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Cool and quirky T-shirts, caps and souvenirs all feature at this interesting store along Son Trach's main drag. Popular with motorbike fans exploring…
Ko Samui
The biggest and busiest of Samui’s fresh markets, with takeaway food that is great for loading up on ahead of a picnic. There's also a fresh fish market…
Chiang Mai
Taking ethnic fashion uptown, Chabaa is a cavern of clothes, jewellery and accessories in radiant, room-filling primary colours, sourced from Thailand,…
George Town
Nicknamed ‘Ali Baba’s Cave’, this deep trove of silky and cottony goodness is one of the best places in George Town to buy sarongs, batik shirts and…
Western Taiwan
The master here is a fourth-generation tinsmith. His elaborate dragon boats and expressive masks cost thousands but are worth the price for their beauty…
Kaohsiung
The Pier-2 branch of Taiwan's famous book-and-lifestyle store tends to focus on leisure reading with something for everyone in the family. You can also…
Jaisalmer
This family of silversmiths makes beautiful, delicate silver rings and bracelets featuring world landmarks and Hindu gods. Asking prices for rings start…
Ahmedabad (Amdavad)
A large, bustling bookshop, with a good selection of Lonely Planet guides, as well as regional maps and guidebooks (get your 101 Things to Do in Ahmedabad…
Guwahati
Fine bamboo crafts, textiles, wickerwork, woodcarvings, traditional Assamese japi hats and many a carved rhino are all for sale at this state-operated…
Yangon
Three generations of the same family have run this reliable tailor shop. Bring your own fabric and they can craft a shirt from as little as K8500…
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