Top 8 Must-visit Markets in Asia
If you are a shopaholic, there are many markets in Asia delivering the best of products at reasonable rates. Items here are often cheap and can be purchased by anyone. As gateways have opened to new cultures and traditions, flea markets have evolved in all parts of Asia. Night markets have become a common thing in Asia.
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List of Best Market in Asia that you Must Visit
With about 1,000 vendors flying from different parts of Asia for setting up stalls, these markets provide a colorful world to customers. You would miss a grand opportunity if you are in Asia and you haven’t shopped in these shops. The best markets in Asia are listed as under:
Fa Yuen Street Market, Hong Kong
This street market gets one of the largest gatherings of sportswear shoes and shops. Youth in Fa Yuen street started looking fashionable from the 1980s. Not just shoes, this flea market is also famous for clothes and accessories. This is the best place to come for all the latest brands in shoes like Adidas, Nike, Puma, Etc. The shoes always have fixed rates. The bargaining skills should be amazing to get it at discounts. The duration of the market is from 10.30 am to 10.30 pm every day.
Made in Cambodia Market, Siem Reap, Cambodia
It is a vibrant outdoor market selling items like clothes, toys, jewelry, cosmetics, and simply anything unique to Cambodia. Cambodia Market is the place you should go to when looking for unique souvenirs. Most of the products sold here are made by the local artisans of Cambodia. If you get tired of shopping, there are so many food stalls to satisfy your hunger pangs here. It is open every day from 12 pm to 10 pm. Buy the famous Sombai infused rice spirits. These spirits have cinnamon, red chilies, mangoes, and star anise. If you are curious to know the working of artisans, you can always ask them the process.
Arpora, Saturday Night Market, Goa
Live music, friendly environment, and delicious street food, don’t these seem like a perfect evening? Head to Arpora in North Goa designed in colorful retro style during Saturdays and treat yourself to unique and fancy bags, hippy jewelers, exotic shawls, and designer clothes. Most stall owners speak Hindi and English. Grab your favorite beer or drink from the bars in the market. The prices are quoted way too high, so your bargaining skills should be at the peak. It is open on Saturdays from 6 pm until midnight.
Dongdaemun Night Market, Seoul, Korea
Step out to one of the best night parties in Seoul with this amazing night market. With stage concerts, neon lights, music, and stage competitions, you have hit the right path. Korean labels and brands are put everywhere in the night market. It is a yellow tented open market where you will get anything. From toys, accessories, stationery to clothes, it is an open shopping hub. If you get hungry, stop by any restaurants selling seafood and Korean delicacies. It is open from Monday to Friday from 6.45 am to 3.15 am. On Saturdays, it is open 24 hours.
Pattaya Floating Market, Thailand
If you are in search of authentic Thai food and Thai souvenirs, Pattaya Floating Market is the right destination for you. Boats are available for hire to roam around the market and see life by the riverside. The market also has museums and free cultural performances apart from shopping. If you are visiting Pattaya with your partner, go to the Love Bridge and add a lock to the bridge. Boat rides are chargeable with the ticket counters at the entrance to the market. The market is open every day from 10 am to 11 pm.
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Sukawati Art Market, Bali, Indonesia
The Sukawati Art Market established in the 80s, houses some beautiful paintings, sculptures, wooden figurines, and handicrafts. Apart from the souvenir markets, it also adds flavors through the small restaurants present here. The prices are cheap in this market, but you can also ask for discounts. This market is open daily from 8 am to 7 pm.
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Chatuchak Weekend Market
One of the World’s largest Weekend Market, Chatuchak weekend market attracts a large number of visitors every day. It has more than 8,000 selling stalls from handicrafts, local souvenirs to antique wood carvings and local furniture. Make sure to come early to this market to beat the crowd. It is always advisable to carry a map to make sure you don’t get lost in the crowd.
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Rua De Tercena Flea Market, Macau
Close to the ruins of St Paul’s is this flea market that comes alive only after lunch hours. The shop owners show antique carvings, historical monuments, figurines, crockery and so much more. Shopping here is usually exciting as you never know what is hidden in each stall. Prices are quoted high here, so you should have bargaining skills. Each shop has its shopping hours and opens post-lunch.
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These are some of the top markets in Asia. Visit these for an authentic shopping experience.
