Must-see shopping in Southeast Asia
Bukit Peninsula
Great little surf shop offering board sales and rental, plus gear.
Hua Hin
One of Hua Hin's top destinations for Thai travellers, Plearn Wan (Lose Yourself In The Past) is a retro-themed market with small stalls designed to…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Vast, bewildering and often frustratingly maze-like, Suntec has no shortage of retail hits, including Uniqlo, Cole Haan and Kiehl's, not to mention an…
Hanoi
This large, non-touristy market is located in the Old Quarter, 900m north of Hoan Kiem Lake. There are hundreds of stalls here and lots of the goods are…
Chinatown & the CBD
With a deco facade paging Shanghai, this multi-level department store specialises in all things Chinese. Downstairs you'll find medicine and herbs,…
Bangkok
TR Gift Shop has been selling hammered stainless-steel trays, pitchers, bowls and other accessories since 1977. Shop specialities include water pitchers…
Ho Chi Minh City
A passageway leading off Dong Khoi, lined with paintings (mostly oil, some lacquer) of traditional and contemporary Vietnamese scenes. Most of the art is…
Singapore
Filled with art, both on the walls and in shop windows, this mall is worth a visit for everyone who appreciates the finer things in life. Shoe lovers make…
Singapore
Detour a couple of hundred metres off Orchard Rd for a suit, a second-hand book or a tattoo at this old-fashioned mall containing 80-plus fashion outlets…
Jakarta
Project X is a hip multibrand design store stocking a selection of independent streetwear brands from South Korea, Japan and around the globe. This…
Ho Chi Minh City
Attractive lacquerware, textiles (embroidered and batik), ceramics and jewellery sourced from ethnic minority peoples and hill tribes throughout Vietnam,…
Singapore
Teems with cheap clothing, luggage, perfume and electronics outlets (haggle hard). During the week it's fairly quiet, but come Sunday, the plaza is packed…
Dili
Each region in Timor-Leste possesses its own distinctive style of tais (woven cloth), and this daily market has tais of varying quality from across the…
Ho Chi Minh City
Government-run bookshop with dictionaries, maps and general books in English and French. Also has a location on ÐL Le Loi.
Ho Chi Minh City
Gorgeous collection of eye-catching handmade boxes, Chinese lacquered couplets, inscribed pictures and more.
Mandalay
The 25-storey tower that brutally overpowers the Mandalay skyline balances atop one of three horrendous neighbouring concrete 'malls', stiflingly crammed…
Singapore
One of Singapore's largest and most-crowded suburban shopping centres is conveniently located right next to the Tampines MRT station. Aimed at middle…
Phuket Town
You can't miss the wafting aromas of Phuket's oldest herbs shop as you stroll along Th Thalang. Stop here to stock up on Chinese herbal remedies or to…
West Timor
About 20 women are part of this group, who weave using natural dye and are happy to show visitors around, especially if you'd like to make a purchase.
Can Tho
Roofed with terracotta tiles edged with ceramic decorations, this atmospheric French-era market building is the centrepiece of the city’s attractive…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Enter this plaza and you might think you've somehow teleported to Yangon. This place is almost a mini Myanmar with floors crammed with Burmese grocery…
George Town
As well as shops, this swanky seaside mall built on reclaimed land is home to the Performing Arts Centre of Penang and a couple of decent restaurants and…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Over 200 outlets, including loads of global brands like Desigual, Zara and Muji, are packed into this massive shopping space. Centrally located in the…
Siem Reap
The creation of leather sbei tuoi (shadow puppets) is a traditional Khmer art form, and the figures make a memorable souvenir. Characters include gods and…
Ho Chi Minh City
This boutique adds pizzazz to Vietnam’s national tunic dress. The ao dai is reinterpreted by six different designers, in styles ranging from traditional…
Chiang Mai
This place acts as both a local market and a souvenir stop for Thais visiting from other provinces. Take a look at the packaged-food area (mains from 30B)…
Phitsanulok
Phitsanulok’s night bazaar is worth a visit if you need some cheap clothes or a foot massage. It's also good for eats.
George Town
Royal Selangor is the top name in Malaysian pewter; this outlet stocks its current range and holds pewter-making workshops (RM63.60), starting at 11am, 2…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Atrium-graced Raffles City includes a three-level branch of fashion-savvy Robinsons department store and a string of chic bag and luggage retailers,…
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