Kuching
Looking a little forlorn, the plaza is nonetheless home to a decent small bookshop.
Must-see shopping in Southeast Asia
Vientiane
Vientiane's version of the Old Curiosity Shop, this place is full of knick-knacks and faux antiques.
Makassar
Thriving morning market in the heart of Chinatown with plenty of vegetables, herbs and animal parts.
Kuching
This mall houses a department store, a pharmacy and ATMs as well as a bowling alley and a cineplex.
Solo
Upmarket mall with Apple and Crocs footwear stores, fashion boutiques and a Carrefour supermarket.
Balikpapan
Balikpapan Plaza shopping mall anchors the town centre with a Hypermart, Time Zone and food court.
Hue
A small shopping centre between Trang Tien Bridge and Dong Ba Market with a Coopmart supermarket.
Halong City
This huge, bustling local market sells everything from fresh produce and fish to cheap clothing.
Kuala Lumpur
Stocks handmade rattan rocking chairs, baskets, bags and mats, imported from across the region.
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Millenia Walk is full of classy jewellers and boutiques under a series of wacky pyramid roofs.
Denpasar
Has jewellery and precious-metal stores run by scores of Middle Eastern and Indian merchants.
Vientiane
Vins de France (the sign says 'bar à vin') is one of the better French wine cellars in Laos.
Kuching
Upstairs, artist Narong Daun patiently creates vibrant jungle-themed batik paintings on silk.
Ubud
New and restored Balinese musical instruments are sold alongside souvenirs at this tiny shop.
Cebu City
This mall has fast-food stands, a pharmacy, a bakery and a limited range of clothing stores.
Johor Bahru
This shopping mall in central JB has a mishmash of everything; very popular with youngsters.
Maluku
A modest collection of covered stalls selling fresh food, household items and cheap clothes.
Northwestern Cambodia
Pursat's old market area has plenty of bric-a-brac to sift through, and cheap food stalls.
Pulau Langkawi
Has various chain stores, boutiques and a Maybank branch with foreign exchange and an ATM.
Chiang Mai
This pocket-sized store is a great stop for books on the culture and customs of Thailand.
Phnom Penh
Secondhand bookshop near the riverfront with a great selection of novels and nonfiction.
Pattaya
This is the main mall in Pattaya (one of many) and a useful place to get your bearings.
Chiang Rai Province
Mae Sai's open-air gem market. Don't buy anything unless you know your precious stones.
Phnom Penh
The largest chain of secondhand bookshops in the capital, with a good range of titles.
Bandung
Small upmarket shopping mall with boutiques, a food court, a cinema and a supermarket.
Yangon
One of Yangon's fanciest shopping malls is worth a mooch for fashion and other items.
Coron Town
Hippy, trippy art and masks, many of them made by indigenous groups around Palawan.
Udon Thani
UD Town is an open-air shopping precinct that also stages events from time to time.
Siem Reap
Well-stocked bookstore near Psar Chaa, with an additional branch at the airport.
Miri
Sells rubber 'kampung shoes' (RM6 to RM10), which are perfect for jungle hikes.
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