We have selected for you several good options for high-quality, interesting and pleasant shopping! In this article we will offer you good destinations for shopping.
Europe
The main European shopping capitals are, of course, London, Paris and Milan: it is here that people come for fashionable novelties, perfumes, designer "looks" and elegant models from the latest haute couture collections. In addition, not only economic, but also cultural life is in full swing here, every day exhibitions, screenings of the latest collections, theatrical and film premieres are held - in short, life here does not stop for a moment.
- In London , you should definitely look at Bond and Oxford Street, Piccadilly Square, where both antiques salons and affordable department stores will be waiting for you.
- People go to Paris for fashionable novelties, and it is best to look for them in the 4th and 6th arrondissements, where jewelers and goldsmiths have reigned for seven centuries. Also you can't discount the flea markets and the Latin Quarter!
- Milan is the capital of fashion, the streets of this ancient city are home to hundreds of boutiques of the brightest and most impressive brands (as well as a place where art auctions are held, but that's another story).
- Barcelona and Madrid are home to dozens of the world's most popular brands for the middle class: according to statistics, every second inhabitant of the Earth owns at least one thing from the Zara ecosystem and several dozen of its "colleagues". However, do not think that if there is a brand store in your town, then in Spain you will see the same.
- In the area of Dublin's Temple Bar, you can buy countless products of local craftsmen, souvenirs, and a little further, on the promenades of Liffey, you can pay attention to a more traditional assortment. Finally, there are three shopping centers in the city center — Jervis, Powerscourt, and Stephen's Green: prices are high, but the quality is also good.
- Amsterdam is famous for its salons with an incredibly wide choice of jewelry, expensive watches, antiques and second-hand books. Also in the central part of the city, you can wander for hours in the famous Negen Straatjes district, where nine streets are home to everything a person could want, from antique furniture and vintage items to modern electronics and high-quality inexpensive shoes.
- The center of the Austrian capital offers many exquisite pleasures – from strudel to opera and hundreds of museums. Once you have been culturally enlightened, you can complement your cultural programme with a great shopping experience: in this case, the best way to start and end this great event is at the Štefl department store or on the Naistmarkt, the oldest continuously operating market in Central Europe.
- The eternal city of Rome is also the capital of European second-hand books (on a par with Amsterdam) and, of course, European fashion. But if in terms of the number of fashion brands it can compete with Paris, Barcelona, London or Madrid, then when it comes to leather goods (both from famous brands and from little-known, but solid craftsmen), there is no other city in the world! Perhaps, the Moroccan Rabat, where leather is not only sewn, but also dyed in a myriad of colors.
- Berlin, Stockholm and Prague were usually not on the list of European fashion capitals: there are no huge discounts or a selection of electronics even close to what you will deal with in London, New York, Tokyo or Seoul. But there are a lot of shops here, the assortment is wide, and each capital has its own unique offer (for example, in the German capital, you can buy a fragment of the infamous Berlin Wall for yourself). In addition, these are recognized capitals of street fashion, local fashion designers and small authentic shops.
- Istanbul, a city on the border of Europe and Asia, part of the Eastern and Western worlds, offers an excellent selection of furs and jewelry. Having visited here, you cannot ignore the unique chance to personally appreciate the luxury and splendor of the oriental bazaar and even learn to bargain. Those who do not bargain finish shopping much faster – oriental wisdom!
America
- New York shopping is probably the best in the world. No other city on earth has so many shops, shopping centers, cafes and restaurants, museums and nightclubs! Something interesting can be found even in Harlem and other seemingly disadvantaged areas. In addition, New York is also unique in that there are discounts here all year round (most of them are real, and not "like in our country", when they first give a double markup on the product, and then "discount" 25%).
- San Francisco and Los Angeles on the West Coast are well suited to their main attractions: Hollywood and two dozen of the world's best creative and technological universities. There are representative offices of fashion houses, and legendary locations like Flower Children's Street in Cisco or Sacramento Street, which is famous for its impressive selection of antiques for every taste.
Asia
Asia also offers many destinations for great shopping, with a variety of products and unique cultural characteristics. Here are some of the best cities for shopping in the region.
- Hong Kong is one of the world's centers of fashion and technology. Here you can find both luxury brands and affordable electronics stores, many markets with unique goods. Hong Kong is also known for its shopping malls such as Harbour City and Times Square. People come here for goods such as electronics, designer clothes, watches, cosmetics, traditional Chinese goods.
- Thai Bangkok is a shopaholic paradise with a huge number of shopping malls and markets. From luxury boutiques to street markets like Chatuchak, this city offers a variety of products to suit all budgets.
- South Korean Seoul is famous for fashion, cosmetics, and electronics. It is home to famous shopping areas such as Myeongdong, Gangnam, and Dongdaemun. South Korean cosmetics and care products attract buyers from all over the world.
- Tokyo is a synthesis of traditional and ultra-modern shopping. Roppongi, Shibuya, and Ginza are popular shopping areas. Japan is famous for its unique products: electronics, traditional products, cosmetics, household goods, toys and fashionable Japanese clothing are sold and bought here. Also it is worth mentioning products made of bronze, river pearls and traditional crafts in hundreds of different styles made of bone, paper and similar materials.
- In Singapore, you can find both luxury brands and more affordable products. Orchard Road is the main shopping street with numerous shopping malls. Singapore is also known for illustrious markets with centuries of history, such as Little India and Chinatown.
- Shanghai offers a variety of shopping opportunities, from ultra-modern shopping malls to traditional markets. Nanjing Street and Xintiandi District are home to numerous shops and boutiques.
- In Kuala Lumpur, you can find great deals on branded clothing and accessories. Shopping malls such as Suria KLCC and Pavilion offer products for all tastes and budgets.
- Although Goa is better known for its beaches, it is also a great place for shopping! There are many markets to be found here, such as the Anjuna Market, which sells unique products from local artisans.
- Dubai holidays are quite expensive, but shopping, on the contrary, is very affordable, which is due, among other things, to low taxes on imported products, so countless shopping centers go to buy electronics, high-quality shoes, furs, jewelry and fashionable clothes from all over the world.
