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Bangkok is generally considered to be one of the leading shopping destinations in the world. There are so many outstanding Bangkok shopping venues where shoppers can shop until they drop. You can certainly find for sale whatever you are looking for. People from all over the world travel to Bangkok simply so that they can visit the wonderful shops, boutiques, markets and shopping malls.
Bangkok is well known for its pirated DVD movies and software as well as all the fake brand name clothing which is for sale in many of the street side vendors however there are also a large number of modern shopping malls in the Thai capital city. In these malls you can find many stores and boutiques from well known fashion designers and international brand names.
There are too many shopping venues in Bangkok to list in a single article however we have listed and reviewed for you some of the most popular Bangkok shopping venues.
Central World Shopping Mall
The Central World Shopping Mall in Bangkok is in fact the largest mall in all of South East Asia. This Bangkok shopping mall is home to over five hundred stores, various entertainment centers and over fifty restaurants. The largest supermarket found anywhere in Asia is also located at the Central World Shopping Mall.
Pantip Plaza
If you would like to buy some games, software or some IT products then the best place to visit in Bangkok is definitely Pantip Plaza. This large IT shopping mall consists off hundreds of both small and large computer stores and Pantip Plaza is popular with both local residents as well as tourists. Pantip Plaza is located along Petchaburi road nearby to the Amari Watergate hotel.
MBK Shopping Center
If you are a hard core shopper then you should definitely visit the MBK Shopping Center during your stay in the Thai capital. This well known Bangkok shopping mall has eight floors and over two thousand small stores. Opening hours at the MBK Shopping Center are daily from 11:00 until 22:00 and it is located right next to the National Stadium Bangkok Sky Train station.
Weekend Market
The most famous weekend market in Bangkok is the Chatuchak weekend market. This popular Bangkok market attracts close to a quarter of a million shoppers every weekend. Prices for many products found at the fifteen thousand market stalls are the cheapest found anywhere in Bangkok which is why both tourists and Bangkok residents enjoy shopping at the Chatuchak weekend market. Opening hours during the weekend are from 08:00 until 19:00.
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Malaysian Tourism Board promotes the country as Truly Asia. With the fascinating fusions of tradition and modernity, Malaysian cities’ unique multi-cultural heritage, cuisine, arts and architecture make them ideal cosmopolitan getaways. Malaysia’s mix background of Chinese, Malay, Indian and colonial heritages constantly amaze western travelers with its cultural richness and harmony, presenting a truly Asian variety of sights and sounds.
Kuala Lumpur City Center
Travel to Kuala Lumpur city and you would be awestruck by the ultra-modern Petronas Twin Towers at the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC). The Petronas Twin Towers are 452 meters tall, contain 88 stories, & are the world’s tallest twin structures.
Situated on the previous site of the Royal Turf Club in the heart of the capital city, the Kuala Lumpur City Centre is truly a spectacular Architectural sight. Here, the 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers, the world’s tallest twin structures, soars to a dizzying height of 452 metres. Cesar Pelli was the Architect of this masterpiece. Inspired by the Five Pillars of Islam, this gleaming mega-structure was designed by the Argentinian-American architect in earlies 90s. Below the towers, lies a beautifully landscaped fountain park designed by prominent Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx. KLCC is also home to the world-class Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Suria Shopping Centre and Petronas Philharmonic Hall.
Kuala Lumpur Railway station
Take a short taxi ride from KLCC and let yourself be charmed by the classic Moorish-style of the old Railway station. Kuala Lumpur Railway Station is located at Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. It is a very beautiful building. It has a Moorish-style which was designed by architect A.B Hubbock. Built in 1910, the building is about 80 years old. I am sure it is built long before you and me were here. In 1986, the station went under extensive renovations, upgraded to have air-conditioned waiting hall, snack kiosks, tourism information booth and many more. In the past, it used be very quiet but since the city commuter service started, it is a very busy station now. All the Intercity train services do not stop here anymore because there is a new railway station opened called KL Sentral, less than 1KM away from the old railway station.
Shopping Extravaganza
Shop in some of world’s most luxurious malls at Kuala Lumpur shopping precincts like Bukit Bintang, Damansara Utama, Ampang, Mid valley, Subang Jaya, Sunway City, etc.
Every year, Malaysia has six weeks of great shopping promotions, bargains and discounts of up to 70% on a wide range of products and services at all major shopping precincts, malls and retail outlets nationwide. Check on www.tourism.gov.my for the yearly Malaysia Megasale calendar periods.
Be part of the festivities when you drop-in at your favorite malls and enjoy fantastic prizes as you take part in the fun contests and activities lined-up for you and your family. Get instant redemption and gifts when you charge with Master Card and be in the running to win your dream holiday at Malaysia’s premier resort destination, The Four Seasons, Langkawi.
Know that your shopping experience doesn’t stop at the malls. Do check out the countless bargains and offers from hotels, travel agents, entertainment outlets, spas and restaurants around town. With the whole of Malaysia celebrating this major sale event, you and your family can shop to your hearts’ content and have a great fun time chilling out too.
Malaysian Nightlife
Experience a bargain with a trader in a bustling night market. Whether you sample a succulent stick of satay at a roadside hawker stall or spicy chilli crab at a Chinese restaurant, you will revel in the many alluring attractions. The Night Market is a nice place to visit as the atmosphere at nightfall always makes for a different experience. Here, you will get a chance to dine al fresco under the stars and moon. There are food stalls set up near the main bus terminal. These stalls are open from 6pm onwards till about midnight, serving up some truly delicious dishes. This is your chance to enjoy good Malaysian food, the Malaysian way!
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Malaysian Tourism Board promotes the country as Truly Asia. The fascinating fusions of tradition and modernity, Malaysian cities’ have unique multi-cultural heritage, cuisine, arts and architecture make them ideal cosmopolitan getaways. Malaysia’s mix background of Chinese, Malay, Indian and colonial heritages constantly amaze western travelers with the cultural richness and harmony, knitting a truly Asian spectrum of variety on sights and sounds.
Kuala Lumpur City Center
Travel to Kuala Lumpur city and you will be awestruck by the ultra-modern Petronas Twin Towers at the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC). The Petronas Twin Towers are 452 meters tall, contain 88 stories, & are the world’s tallest twin structures.
Situated on the previous site of the Royal Turf Club in the heart of the capital city, the Kuala Lumpur City Centre is truly a spectacular Architectural sight. Here, the 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers, the world’s tallest twin structures, soars to a dizzying height of 452 metres. Cesar_Pelli was the Architect of this masterpiece. Inspired by the Five Pillars of Islam, this gleaming mega-structure was designed by the Argentinian-American architect in earlies 90s. Below the towers, lies a beautifully landscaped fountain park designed by prominent Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx. KLCC is also home to the world-class Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Suria Shopping Centre and Petronas Philharmonic Hall.
Kuala Lumpur Railway station
Take a short taxi ride from KLCC and let yourself be charmed by the classic Moorish-style of the old Railway station. Kuala Lumpur Railway Station is located at Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. It is a very beautiful building. It has a Moorish-style which was designed by architect A.B Hubbock. Built in 1910, the building is about 80 years old. I am sure it is built long before you and me were here. In 1986, the station went under extensive renovations, upgraded to have air-conditioned waiting hall, snack kiosks, tourism information booth and many more. In the past, it used be very quiet but since the city commuter service started, it is a very busy station now. All the Intercity train services do not stop here anymore because there is a new railway station opened called KL Sentral, less than 1KM away from the old railway station.
Shopping Extravaganza
Shop in some of world’s most luxurious malls at Kuala Lumpur shopping precincts like Bukit Bintang, Damansara Utama, Ampang, Mid valley, Subang Jaya, Sunway City, etc.
Every year, Malaysia has six weeks of great shopping promotions, bargains and discounts of up to 70% on a wide range of products and services at all major shopping precincts, malls and retail outlets nationwide. Check on www.tourism.gov.my for the yearly Malaysia Megasale calendar periods.
Be part of the festivities when you drop-in at your favorite malls and enjoy fantastic prizes as you take part in the fun contests and activities lined-up for you and your family. Get instant redemption and gifts when you charge with Master Card and be in the running to win your dream holiday at Malaysia’s premier resort destination, The Four Seasons, Langkawi.
Know that your shopping experience doesn’t stop at the malls. Do check out the countless bargains and offers from hotels, travel agents, entertainment outlets, spas and restaurants around town. With the whole of Malaysia celebrating this major sale event, you and your family can shop to your hearts’ content and have a great fun time chilling out too.
Malaysian Nightlife
Experience a bargain with a trader in a bustling night market. Whether you sample a succulent stick of satay at a roadside hawker stall or spicy chilli crab at a Chinese restaurant, you will revel in the many alluring attractions. The Night Market is a nice place to visit as the atmosphere at nightfall always makes for a different experience. Here, you will get a chance to dine al fresco under the stars and moon. There are food stalls set up near the main bus terminal. These stalls are open from 6pm onwards till about midnight, serving up some truly delicious dishes. This is your chance to enjoy good Malaysian food, the Malaysian way!
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If luxury is all that you are looking for this holiday, Singapore in South East Asia is the best place to be in. Big buildings, amazing sightseeing attractions and world-famous shopping festivals have made Singapore a top-notch travel destination. Singapore Shopping Festival, one of the major attractions of the city has pulled in avid shoppers from all over the world. If you are planning to visit Singapore, you can visit the city during the months of June and July. This is the period when the city revels in a riotous mix of extravagance, color and celebration. If you are wondering about the places to stay in Singapore, you will not get a dearth of options! There are lots of luxury and cheap Singapore hotels catering to tourists and travelers from around the world. These hotels offer certain seasonal discounts. You need to browse through the popular online hotel booking websites to gather information about various Singapore hotels and their availablerates.
If you are visiting Singapore during the shopping festival, you also need to make sure that your hotel is located close to the venue of the event. Sites for hotel booking worldwide not only offer you information about the various hotels across all destinations of the world, but also relevant data about the location of the hotel. You will get a lot of information about the hotels, located close to the shopping festival.
The big and gala Singapore Sale first took place 12 years ago. It has received immense popularity thereon, grown from strength to strength and is today one of the much talked about events in Singapore. With its growing popularity, the festival has drawn in substantial sponsors over time. This colorful shopping festival in Singapore is celebrated every year. Enormous sales are recorded in the months of June and July, as the festival takes place during this time. The Singapore Shopping Festival is celebrated with the same fanfare and excitement, visible during the Singapore Fashion Festival, Singapore Food Festival and the Singapore Jewelfest.
If you are wondering about the prices and rates of the shopping items, you can rest assured, as the goods will not burn a whole in your pocket. With a reasonable range of products on offer, Singapore shopping festival has made the city one of the most affordable places for shopping in this world. An international survey recognized Singapore as one of the cheapest places to shop in the Asia Pacific region. If you did not know about the shopping capital of Asia, then here we provide you with the answer. You must have already guessed it right.
The Singapore shopping festival has attracted a huge amount of revenue over time. The best part is that, tourists visiting the city this time around spend a major portion of their time in shopping only. What sets apart the Singapore shopping festival from other shopping festivals in Asia is that, it comes with a touch of innovation and invention. You will get the best gift items and souvenirs on offer. Refer to the online hotel booking sites and reserve your hotel now. You can go for discount hotel booking. Come to Singapore and experience the drama and excitement of shopping at the Singapore Shopping Festival.
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Whether you are planning to go to Asia for business or pleasure, chances are you’ll find the whole experience a little daunting. It can be a long way to travel, and if you have never been to a place where English is not spoken, it can be a little unnerving. However, traveling to Asia can be quite straightforward when you make sure that you are prepared.
1. Check the weather.
In many Asian countries, including Vietnam, Thailand, and some parts of China, you will see a wet season and a dry season. While light clothes might be appropriate in any case, sometimes remembering to pack rain gear can save your trip! This is especially true if you intend to visit different parts of a country.
For example, the west coast of Thailand may experience a different season from the eastern side at any one time. So if you find resplendent sunshine in Phuket, it might possibly be raining in Koh Samui. Don’t be caught out.
2. Use plastic.
When you are planning your trip, think about putting the majority of your expenses onto a credit card. This way, not only will you be able to have a paper trail of the money you have spent, you’ll also find that you can stop payment if your card gets skimmed. It is also a very portable way to pay for things.
3. Learn a bit of the language.
Even if you are only visiting for a short while, it will help you to learn some basic phrases.
When you try to use the language native to an area, you’ll find that the people are much more likely to look on you kindly. So try to learn the basics like “please” and “thank you”. You’ll also want to learn directional words like “left” and “right”, which can be quite handy for obvious reasons. The local words for numbers will also be useful if you are going to be shopping. Pick up especially phrases for bargaining and practice them at the night bazaars.
You’ll be surprised how knowing a few local words may make your Asian vacation so much more enjoyable.
4. Think about your e-mail.
If you are going to a metropolitan center, you’ll probably never need to worry about finding a wireless connection. But remember that some parts of Asia still do not give you immediate access to your email. Ask your internet service provider about roaming service, where you will be able to use the local telephone lines to dial up. This is a great way to make sure you can get to what you need.
5. Think about your luggage.
Remember that you’ll be dragging your luggage behind you for the entire trip, so make sure that it will last! There are other ways to save money but invest in durable luggage. To make sure that no mistakes are made, think about personalizing your suitcase with stickers or labels. This will help ensure that no one walks off with it by mistake.
It is also a good idea to change the number setting if you are using combination locks. Far too many people leave the combinations set to the default 000 or change it to 123, which are not too difficult for a crook to guess. Take your time and come up with a good combination.
Note also that many countries in Asia scramble to call themselves the ‘factory of the world’, being the outsourced manufacturing centers for many multi-national companies. As such, you’ll find better deals for souvenirs in Asia than you ever will in South America or Africa. So prepare for the unexpected shopping spree. Make room in your luggage for your shopping. Or take along a spare foldable bag that can be slipped into your luggage easily.
Putting your shopping into a carton and sealing it with cellotape is no go. Neither is using those $1 plastic cheapos you find at many Asian bazaars. You don’t want to be surprised by a burst-open carton or plastic bag when your return home.
So consider these pre-trip ideas and enjoy a great Asian holiday.
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