Joanna James
Phuket city on Phuket Island boasts a picturesque old town loaded with history plus other outstanding attractions drawing visitors to the island. Complementing these is the plethora of exotic shopping for those who love to indulge in retail therapy. Discover the bliss of that sheer indulgence.
This glittering mall in Muang in Phuket is open all seven days of the week from 10.30 am to 10.00 pm. An outdoor pedestrian bridge connects the two buildings of the mega-mall on different sides of Wichitsongkram Road. Attracting not only visitors from many luxury hotels in Phuket but plenty of locals too, one can buy almost anything from household goods to clothing, accessories, jewellery, electronic goods, SPA and wellness centres, food courts and entertainment arenas. Some of the items such as clothing and accessories are reasonably priced at this mall.
This is a night market operating daily except on Sundays from 5.00 pm to 11 pm on Yaowarat Road, Phuket. Full of energy and excitement with brightly hued shipping containers serving as shop fronts it attracts a lot of young shoppers to pick up trendy clothing and many other items at relatively cheap prices. Try Chillva Retro at the back of the market just like visitors from Saii Laguna Phuket to enjoy great food after you finish shopping.
Use your haggling skills at the colourful shops lined up in the Old Town selling a variety of handicraft items and curios. These quaint stalls are packed with articles turned out by local artisans, textiles, antiques and even old books and many other intriguing articles.
This is a unique store to visit during your holiday to pick up those exclusive labels such as Hush Puppies, Lacoste, Nike, Adidas Warner Bros etc at super-discounted prices, sometimes going upwards to 70 per cent off the tagged price like regular outlet discounts.
An ideal market to get a feel of traditional Thai culture and society. On offer are an array of different products including clothing, souvenirs, handicraft items, and plenty of different dishes to savour. The whole atmosphere encourages mingling, relaxing and enjoying yourself.
Situated around the centre of Patong Beach, this huge mall can easily be called the biggest on Phuket Island and is named after the ancient name for Phuket Island centuries ago. Souvenir shops, a supermarket, cinemas, SPA facilities, and plenty of restaurants keep attracting locals and visitors to this mall.
A visit here should not be missed when visiting Phuket. This market is in proximity to Central Festival Shopping Mall and is abound with stalls selling various unique products from clothing to shoes, souvenirs and many handcrafted products to spark an interest in you. Do haggle and pick some good bargains here.
This is a night market held every Sunday from 4 pm to 9 pm on the well-known Thalang Road. Lined with vendors offering clothing, food, snacks and beverages, this is a lively market to while away hours on a Sunday evening whilst browsing and enjoying live entertainment.
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