George Town
High-quality T-shirts, sweatshirts and accessories are among the merchandise sold by this local brand emblazoned with the word lansi, meaning 'stuck up'…
Must-see shopping in Southeast Asia
Dee Traditional Antique Textiles
Vientiane
It might not look much from the outside but within this chilled shop, stuffed from floor to ceiling with an array of rustic hill-tribe woven items, there…
Ho Chi Minh City
This large, fabulously stocked deli sells imported cheeses, wines, chocolates and other delicacies over two floors, with a fine cafe-restaurant crammed…
Phuket Town
Beautiful bags handwoven in Chiang Rai and all-natural moisturisers, soaps, scrubs, body mists, massage oils and candles, from a Phuket-born spa brand now…
Kuala Lumpur
On the tour-bus circuit, this batik goods and Malaysian handicrafts showroom and workshop offers plenty of handmade pieces – colourful and pretty things,…
Kanchanaburi Province
Attached to the eponymous cafe, Baan Unrak sells fun modern scarves, bags and dresses inspired by traditional Karen fabrics. Souvenirs from 75B.
Mataram
Collection of quirky stalls, some of which sell good-quality ikat (traditional cloth), as well as an interesting food market. Think of it as a modern…
Chiang Mai
An eclectic collection of sterling silver and stone jewellery, silk scarves and other trinkets fills this unsigned store near Pratu Tha Phae. It's good…
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…
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…
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…
Hanoi
Stunning, very unusual designer jewellery, including many delicate necklaces and beautiful brooches of insects and animals wrought from silver and opals:…
Hanoi
An oasis of classier Vietnamese souvenirs, including lacquerware and jewellery, amid the T-shirt overkill of nearby stores. Bamboo, stone and porcelain…
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…
Kalimantan
This daily market contains several souvenir shops offering batik sarongs and Dayak carvings. Food stalls serve amplang (crunchy fishy puffs) and standard…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Northern Thailand
Located just east of Wat Phra That Hariphunchai, Kad Khua Moong Tha Sing is a souvenir market selling local items such as dried lam yai (longan fruit) and…
Chiang Mai
The collector's best friend, this cluttered shop has been trading old bric-a-brac from the hills for years. It specialises mainly in textiles, lacquerware…
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…
Hanoi
Come here to browse for hip vintage clothes – it's mostly American but there are some Vietnamese items too, including local designers who have refashioned…
Sangkhlaburi Walking Street Market
Kanchanaburi Province
Crafts, cultural performances and lots of food are available in the town centre, one block east of the night market, on Saturday nights. Closed during the…
Ho Chi Minh City
Head to this little store in District 2 for fine-quality basketry, carvings, linen and cotton cushions and bags, copper water bottles, natural soaps and…
Yangon
Centrally located branch of the accessories and homewares brand that uses retro Burmese images on its goods; the stall is handily beside the market's…
Chiang Mai
A branch of the popular store, offering fragrant herbal balms, scrubs, creams, soaps and shampoos made with natural ingredients.
Kuala Lumpur
Brave the tour groups being pushed through this chocolate emporium and small-scale production line to sample unusual local variations such as durian…
Hat Patong
Cartoon-like canvases of elephants, serious semi-abstract portraits, Thai landscapes and a few Phuket scenes are up for grabs at this laid-back gallery…
Hanoi
On the northeast corner of P Hue and P Tran Xuan Soan, this is a good general-purpose market that's also excellent for local fabric if you plan to have…
Johor Bahru
The main drawcard at this large shopping mall with stores, cafes, restaurants and bars is the Tesco supermarket, although it pales in comparison to the UK…
Ho Chi Minh City
Designer homeware and furniture store combining European and Asian influences. Across the river in the expat area of District 2 in a stylish whitewashed…
Mingalar Mandalay Shopping Centre
Mandalay
The city's largest modern mall isn't much to get excited about, though it does have a bookstore with English-language books and a good selection of…
Melaka
You can find around 80 shops and places to eat at this discount shopping mall outside the main gate to the A'Famosa resort.
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