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<\/h2>\nMBK Center, Bangkok<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"MBK](\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/jpg-18-18\")
CC 2.0 \/\u00a0m-louis .\u00ae<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\nBangkok is one of Asia\u2019s most vibrant shopping destinations<\/a> and is home to the legendary MBK shopping mall. With eight floors and approximately 2000 shops that sell nearly everything under the sun, you\u2019re sure to find what you\u2019re looking for at the MBK.<\/p>\nIt\u2019s the kind of place in which you really can<\/em> spend an entire day looking for that perfect handbag \u2013 if you want to. Part of the fun about shopping here is that you never know what you\u2019ll encounter around the next corner, so it\u2019s worth going back again and again to browse and buy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Russian Market, Phnom Penh<\/strong><\/h2>\nMarkets abound in\u00a0Phnom\u00a0Penh, but none is more atmospheric than Tuol Tom Pong Market<\/strong>, aka the Russian Market, the most popular market for visitors to the city. The main building is a grand, pale-yellow structure that you\u2019d expect to see somewhere in Europe. Flanking it are makeshift stands that quadruple the size of the main market area.<\/p>\n![\"phnom-penh-russian-market\"](\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/phnom-penh-russian-market-2.jpg\")
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CC 2.0 \/\u00a0Phalinn Ooi<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\nBe prepared to navigate the\u00a0mind-boggling and\u00a0narrow lanes. I visited the market with the intention of buying souvenirs, and I was not disappointed. Every Cambodian memento was on offer, such as handmade wooden sculptures, jade and silver jewellery and\u00a0Buddhas, and whisky-infused scorpions. It may be crowded and chaotic, but the Russian Market is indeed the place to shop for something other than the usual mass-produced postcards and key chains.<\/p>\n
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Guanghua<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Digital Plaza, Taipei<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"taipei-shopping\"](\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/taipei-shopping-2.jpg\")
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It may come as no surprise, but Taipei is electronics heaven<\/a>, and\u00a0Guanghua\u00a0Digital Plaza is the<\/em> place to pick up a tech\u00a0bargain. Wading through the market, which for the most part is a collection of improvised alleyways, you’ll find cameras, laptops, keyboards, USB\u00a0sticks and more, with individual merchants competing for the contents of your wallet. Local and no-frills brands line display windows and are available at a fraction of the price of major electronics brands.<\/p>\nBut you can find those international brands here too, such as\u00a0HTC,\u00a0Acer,\u00a0Samsung,\u00a0Asus,\u00a0Lenovo\u00a0and Hewlett-Packard. It\u2019s a popular place for tourists, as market workers largely speak English. Just be sure to shop around, as you may find a better bargain for the same item elsewhere in the plaza.<\/p>\n
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The fashion malls, Manila<\/strong><\/h2>\nManila is the place to go for some amazing finds, with shopping malls and markets stocked up with the hottest trends and brands of the season. One of the best places to do some budget retail therapy is at the\u00a0Greenhills\u00a0Shopping Centre<\/strong>. Located in San Juan, it\u2019s a favourite for both locals and tourists, and it\u2019s ideal for some one-stop shopping on the cheap.<\/p>\nIf you\u2019d like to escape the crowded malls and combine economical shopping with a bit of glam, the SM Mall of Asia<\/strong> is a must-visit. On the shore of Manila Bay, this is one of shopping mall giant\u00a0SM\u2019s\u00a0latest developments. It offers great variety, with stores to suit all budgets and tastes. Don\u2019t let its size and sprawl deter you; there\u2019s plenty of budget-friendly shopping on all its floors.<\/p>\n
Bangkok is one of Asia\u2019s most vibrant shopping destinations<\/a> and is home to the legendary MBK shopping mall. With eight floors and approximately 2000 shops that sell nearly everything under the sun, you\u2019re sure to find what you\u2019re looking for at the MBK.<\/p>\n It\u2019s the kind of place in which you really can<\/em> spend an entire day looking for that perfect handbag \u2013 if you want to. Part of the fun about shopping here is that you never know what you\u2019ll encounter around the next corner, so it\u2019s worth going back again and again to browse and buy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Markets abound in\u00a0Phnom\u00a0Penh, but none is more atmospheric than Tuol Tom Pong Market<\/strong>, aka the Russian Market, the most popular market for visitors to the city. The main building is a grand, pale-yellow structure that you\u2019d expect to see somewhere in Europe. Flanking it are makeshift stands that quadruple the size of the main market area.<\/p>\n Be prepared to navigate the\u00a0mind-boggling and\u00a0narrow lanes. I visited the market with the intention of buying souvenirs, and I was not disappointed. Every Cambodian memento was on offer, such as handmade wooden sculptures, jade and silver jewellery and\u00a0Buddhas, and whisky-infused scorpions. It may be crowded and chaotic, but the Russian Market is indeed the place to shop for something other than the usual mass-produced postcards and key chains.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It may come as no surprise, but Taipei is electronics heaven<\/a>, and\u00a0Guanghua\u00a0Digital Plaza is the<\/em> place to pick up a tech\u00a0bargain. Wading through the market, which for the most part is a collection of improvised alleyways, you’ll find cameras, laptops, keyboards, USB\u00a0sticks and more, with individual merchants competing for the contents of your wallet. Local and no-frills brands line display windows and are available at a fraction of the price of major electronics brands.<\/p>\n But you can find those international brands here too, such as\u00a0HTC,\u00a0Acer,\u00a0Samsung,\u00a0Asus,\u00a0Lenovo\u00a0and Hewlett-Packard. It\u2019s a popular place for tourists, as market workers largely speak English. Just be sure to shop around, as you may find a better bargain for the same item elsewhere in the plaza.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Manila is the place to go for some amazing finds, with shopping malls and markets stocked up with the hottest trends and brands of the season. One of the best places to do some budget retail therapy is at the\u00a0Greenhills\u00a0Shopping Centre<\/strong>. Located in San Juan, it\u2019s a favourite for both locals and tourists, and it\u2019s ideal for some one-stop shopping on the cheap.<\/p>\n If you\u2019d like to escape the crowded malls and combine economical shopping with a bit of glam, the SM Mall of Asia<\/strong> is a must-visit. On the shore of Manila Bay, this is one of shopping mall giant\u00a0SM\u2019s\u00a0latest developments. It offers great variety, with stores to suit all budgets and tastes. Don\u2019t let its size and sprawl deter you; there\u2019s plenty of budget-friendly shopping on all its floors.<\/p>\nRussian Market, Phnom Penh<\/strong><\/h2>\n
CC 2.0 \/\u00a0Phalinn Ooi<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\nGuanghua<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Digital Plaza, Taipei<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/p>\nCC 2.0 \/\u00a0ellery<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\nThe fashion malls, Manila<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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