Must-see shopping in Asia
Chungcheongnam-do
The country's leading ginseng market is surprising low-tech and wonderfully aromatic. Heaps of fresh ginseng are on display in plastic trays and open…
Hua Hin
An attraction that rivals the beach in popularity, Hua Hin’s two-block-long night market is full of tourists every night. There's all the standard knock…
Henan
This crowded warren of clothes and food stalls in the block northeast of February 7 Sq is not a bad place to stock up on socks, undies and T-shirts,…
Wuhan
This restored strip of concession-era architecture is one of Wuhan's prominent outdoor dining and shopping areas. There are a few Chinese restaurants here…
Hong Kong
The rabbit warren of tiny shops in this '80s-style shopping arcade caters to the needs of the Filipino domestic helpers working in Hong Kong, who, on…
Hong Kong
The staff who run this business can help find almost anything you're looking for... Tang figurines, tricoloured ancient pottery, porcelain from the Ming…
Mcleod Ganj
Attractive printed cloth bags, table mats, greeting cards, purses, blouses and dresses, made at a Tibetan women's craft centre, are sold to support this…
Pakse
This is the closest thing Pakse has to a shopping mall, with all the usual suspects – cosmetics stores, fashion stores, electronics stores, a cinema and…
George Town
If you’re after a huge Chinese couch, a household shrine or have RM55,000 to spend on a 2m-tall carved-wood Buddha, this is the place to come. Even if you…
Beijing
Philatelists might get a kick from rummaging through this stock of Chinese postage stamps (邮票; yóupiào). Ask the boss if you want to view any from the…
Southern Taiwan
This artificial re-creation of an old-fashioned neighbourhood is definitely touristy, but you can still watch traditional crafts being made, sample Hakka…
Uttarakhand
The Survey of India Map Counter in Harthibarkala is mostly good at telling you which topographical maps you’re not allowed to buy. You can pick up…
Shenzhen
Though more upscale than the much older Luohu Commercial City one station away, this mall lacks the polish of those in Futian District such as Coco Park.
Kota Kinabalu
One of the city centre's newest malls, this place has a few top-brand shops, from sunglass stores to coffee-house chains, beauty products to fashion and…
Myeong-dong & Jung-gu
Retail behemoth Lotte spreads its tentacles across four buildings: the main department store, Lotte Young Plaza, Lotte Avenue and a duty-free shop. Also…
Hoi An
Head to Cam Nam Island and take the first right to get to this two-floor bookshop. Set up like a personal library, it has stacks and rows of used (largely…
Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
Ōtsuchi's 'Recovery Market' has developed into a full commercial zone with assorted shops, restaurants and services. It rewards a little time and money…
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