Must-see shopping in Southeast Asia

  • Nava

    Ubud

    Chic wooden and ceramic homewares line the shelves of this tiny shop, alongside a range of hand-carved wooden spoons.

  • Polar Arts of Asia

    Singapore

    Keep your eyes peeled for Indiana Jones in this fascinating conglomeration of artefacts, skulls and tribal jewellery.

  • Divine Diva

    Seminyak

    A simple shop filled with Bali-made breezy styles for larger figures. You can custom order from the on-site tailors.

  • Mahkota Parade Shopping Complex

    Melaka City

    For practical needs such as books, cameras, pharmacy goods or electronics, head to this extensive shopping complex.

  • Monument Books

    Luang Prabang

    Part of a regional bookshop chain, this shop stocks guidebooks, maps, novels, magazines and books on Lao history.

  • Confiture de Bali

    Ubud

    Jams made from local fruits, butters (cashew, lemon and peanut) and kombucha are sold at this sweet boutique.

  • Pasar Gede

    Solo

    This is the city’s largest general market, selling all kinds of produce, particularly fruit and vegetables.

  • Borneo Shop

    Kota Kinabalu

    There's a wealth of wildlife and flora books here, all focused on Borneo, plus a few postcards and souvenirs.

  • Paperdolls

    Phnom Penh

    Great stuff for women, including sundresses, shoes, movie-star shades, handbags, jewellery – you name it.

  • Shoes Shoes Shoes

    Kuala Lumpur

    This footwear emporium also sells gorgeous accessories and bags as well as clothing by Malaysian designers.

  • Johor Bahru City Square

    Johor Bahru

    A flashy mall with affordable designer shops, cinema, a great food court and some fine restaurant choices.

  • Central Market

    Iloilo

    Come here for local colour and smells, especially the dried-fish section. The rows of stalls seem endless.

  • Lulu Yasmine

    Seminyak

    Designer Luiza Chang gets inspiration for her elegant line of women's clothes from her worldwide travels.

  • Sandio

    Seminyak

    Shoes and sandals, from formal to casual, at great prices. Replace the one you lost riding your scooter.

  • My Basket Bali

    Kerobokan

    If it can be woven from fibre, it's at My Basket Bali. Baskets here look as good as they are practical.

  • White Peacock

    Seminyak

    Styled like a country cottage, this is the place for cute cushions, throw rugs, table linens and more.

  • Fully Booked

    Cebu City

    Has a terrific selection of local and international fiction, nonfiction and magazines as well as maps.

  • Ipoh Parade

    Ipoh

    Shiny, brand-filled shopping mall in Ipoh's new town, featuring fashion, electronics and a food court.

  • Bandung Supermal

    Bandung

    More than 200 shops, including Boss and Levi's, a huge Hero supermarket, a bowling alley and cinemas.

  • Tegun Galeri

    Ubud

    It's every­thing the souvenir stores are not, with beautiful handmade items from around the island.

  • Cu Meo

    Nha Trang

    Hip boutique selling fashionable ladies' shoe designs; also stocks lingerie, swimwear and dresses.

  • SM City

    Iloilo

    Ever expanding, this is the largest of the city's malls; there are two other branches around town.

  • Night Bazaar

    Chiang Mai

    A covered market in the popular Chiang Mai Night Bazaar.

  • National Bookstore

    Cebu City

    Fiction and nonfiction, and a good map selection. There are additional outlets in other malls.

  • Domicil

    Seminyak

    Facade meets merchandise: everything is designed with flair at this appealing housewares shop.

  • Friendly Shop

    Hoi An

    One of a number of Hoi An's (better) tailors, it also specialises in making shoes and bags.

  • Sut Ngai

    Mandalay

    Sells Kachin fabrics and costumes, aimed mainly at Kachins themselves rather than tourists.

  • Tribali

    Kerobokan

    Rustic jewellery and accessories with a luxe hippy vibe are shown in earthy display cases.

  • Rainbow Tulungagung

    Kerobokan

    Sells handicrafts made from marble and stone. The soap dispensers are easily carried home.

  • Chilli Antiques & Arts

    Chiang Mai Province

    A massive showroom of bronze and wooden Buddhas, sculptures, woodcarvings and fine decor.

  • Kevala Home

    Kerobokan

    Designed and made in Bali, the top-end ceramics here are exquisite examples of the art.

  • Quarzia Boutique

    Seminyak

    Casual cotton clothes designed with colour and flair; worn with attitude and authority.

  • Prangin Mall

    George Town

    A big, modern mall near KOMTAR that has taken over as the hub for shopping downtown.

  • Abdi

    Gili Trawangan

    Forgot your favourite frock? Shop for flouncy beachwear at this stylish shop.

  • Sogo

    Kuta & Legian

    Stylish Japanese department store that has an international cult following.

  • Sriwijaya Batik

    Kuta & Legian

    Makes batik and other fabrics to order in infinite colours. Great browsing.

  • MPH Bookstores

    Melaka City

    This bookshop has the city's best selection of English-language titles.

  • SM City Mall

    Bicol

    Naga's huge, modern shopping mall is adjacent to the main bus terminal.

  • Renai Cafe

    Sarawak

    A general store with packaged noodles, drinks and some grocery items.

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