Asia's top 10 shopping destinations

Asia's top 10 shopping destinations

1. Hong Kong
November 7, 2008
F rom posh malls to the biggest hawking zones, from the most expensive stuff to the cheapest, you get it all in Asia. So it's not surprising that Asia is a paradise for shoppers.
Any guesses for the No.1 shopping hotspot in Asia? It's Hong Kong! It is followed by Bangkok and Singapore in the second and third positions among the best shopping destinations.
Hong KongHong Kong is the land of some of the biggest and impressive shopping malls. From posh malls to open air markets and streets lined with hawkers, Hong Kong offers a huge variety for shoppers. Festival Walk, Harbour City, Times Square and The Landmark.
Pacific Place, The Landmark, The Galleria, Prince's Building, Alexandra House and the IFC mall are the main shopping centres. Admiralty is known for luxury goods.
And for those of you looking for some street shopping, two parallel streets called Li Yuen Street East and Li Yuen Street West have clothing, watches, jewellery, luggage, shoes at cheap rates. Hong Kong also has amazing sales during summer (July to September) and winter (late December to February).
Causeway Bay is also popular with local shoppers and tourists. Check out the other shopping hotspots that make it to the top 10 list in a survey by SmartTravelAsia.com.

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2. Bangkok, Thailand
November 7, 2008
Bangkok is the second best shopping destination in Asia. Bangkok is a shopper's haven, a place that offers great discounts.
Towering malls and bustling street markets, Bangkok has great avenues to make your shopping an unforgettable experience. From antiquities, designer jewellery, clothes, CDs, electronic goods, Bangkok has an elaborate fare to attract all types of buyers. Central World Plaza is the biggest mall in Bangkok.
Thailand Emporium is an excellent shopping centre. Siam Discovery, Gaysorn Plaza, Amarin Plaza Bangkok, MBK Shopping Centre, Siam Paragon, Pantip Plaza on Petchaburi Road are some favourites among shoppers.
Chatuchak Weekend Market is the place to go for anything related to computers. Bangkok Patpong Night Market offers a wide range of fake goods such as watches, clothes, bags etc.

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3. Singapore
November 7, 2008
It's a delight to shop in the lively city of Singapore . With designer boutiques, local and international department stores, speciality shops and bargain counters, cafes and restaurants, shopping is truly a pleasure here.
With over 250 malls, the shopping avenues in Singapore are endless. Orchard Road is a favourite among shoppers with malls selling clothes, shoes, electronics goods, furniture, rugs, cosmetics.
Kampong Glam & Arab Street, Bugis, Geylang Serai, Marina Bay, Little India, North Bridge Road, Raffles Place Riverside are must-visits. The Riverside area by River Valley Road houses the newest and oldest shops in Singapore. Raffles Place and Shenton Way are crowded shopping areas for a variety of stuff.
Also look out for unique arts, antiques, handicrafts and carpets. Singapore organizes a mid-year sale, which is the best time to go for shopping.

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