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Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Recommended Shopping Places in ASEAN

Cambodia

Phnom Penh
  • Central Market
    • buy souvenir items, jewelries
    • has wet and dry goods market; you can buy your Kampot Pepper at US$12 per kilo

  • Russian Market
Siem Reap
  • Old Market
  • Pub Street/ Night Market
 
Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur
  • Pasar Seni Central Market - Jalan Hang Kasturi, 50500 Kuala Lumpur
    • the place to be for Malaysia souvenir, crafts, art and batik.  
    • old two-storey building with lots of shops and eateries, including a fast food
    • most shops accept US dollar payment but there are lots of money changer around.
    • accessible by taxi or bus.  From KL Sentral train station, take a metered taxi for RM7 (or US$1.90). Get taxi from taxi stand but purchase your taxi coupon inside the terminal

Vietnam

Hanoi
  • Old Quarter - Hanoi's major commercial district
    • a shopper's delight that offers artistic products from around the country (fine souvenirs, lacquer ware, silk products, embroidered fabrics and bags, conical hats, coffee beans and painting.
    • located near Hoan Kiem Lake in Hoan Kiem District and the famous Thang Long Water Puppet Theater. Also in this location is St. Joseph's Cathedral (catholic)
    • Within the Old Quarter you will find Dong Xuan Market,  Hanoi largest market in one roof (selling souvenirs, garments, clothing, herbs and other dry goods.
  • Vincom Na Trieu - 191 Ba Truew - Ha Ba Thung District, Hanoi; Tel 043974999
    • Modern 5-storey Mall in Hanoi City
    • Good restaurants at the 5th floor; cinema and game centers
    • Supermarket at the 3rd floor