The 25 best cities for shopping

London

In recent years, London has become the shopping capital of the world. And there is nothing surprising in this - take a stroll along the famous Bond Street, look at the legendary Piccadilly and Oxford Street and see for yourself: the abundance of stores for every "taste and color" is simply eye-opening.

And there are so many shopping centers! Debenhams, John Lewis, Fenwick, Selfridges, Harrods... and the list goes on and on. Antique salons and brand designer boutiques, gift stores and perfume stores are not all you can find in London.

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New York

Some people go to New York to admire the glass skyscrapers, others - to climb the famous Statue of Liberty, but no matter what their goals are, no one leaves the world's main shopping center and the best place for shopping empty-handed.

And if you think that huge stores and fashionable boutiques can be found only in Manhattan, you should know that unusual salons and unique showrooms can be found even in the most disadvantaged areas of the metropolis.

You can also go to New York at any time of the year, as the crazy sales never end here.

Milan

Every girl who considers herself a fashionista must go shopping at least once in her life in Italy, in particular Milan - the European capital of fashion. Gucci, Versace, Prada, D&G, Armani, Fendi, Hermes, Tiffany&Co, Bulgari, Louis Vuitton and many other fashionable boutiques of Europe are always open for their exquisite visitors.

And don't forget to stop by Serravalle, the largest fashion outlet in Italy. Equally beautiful but more affordable dresses, shoes, perfumes and jewelry can be found in the suburbs of Milan, in the large outlet towns.

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Tokyo

Tokyo is a city that is ahead of its time and amazes everyone with its advanced technology. If you are eager to get acquainted with the latest technology and buy a couple of unusual gadgets, come to Tokyo. Huge shopping centers of electronics, which amazes not only with its originality, but also with high quality and quite affordable prices.

But not technology alone, because Tokyo is also the birthplace of two popular clothing brands Yohji Yamamoto and Kenzo, as well as in Japan flourishing industry of pearl jewelry, which is to the face of every lady. And don't forget to check out Ginza, the city's largest shopping district for good shopping, a kind of Tokyo's 5th Avenue.

Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, drowns in a flood of shopping tourists from all over the world three times a year, namely in March, May and December. And all because at this time shopping centers, popular boutiques and even ancient markets arrange crazy sales. And they can't not do it, as it's an order from the state, imagine that!

In Kuala Lumpur, the must-see shopping destinations are Berjaya Times Square, Imbi Plaza, Kuala Lumpur Plaza, Lot 10, Pavilion KL, Starhill Plaza, Sungei Wang Plaza in the Bukit Bintang area, the main shopping point of the city. The old neighborhoods with antique souvenir markets, where you can buy unique products of Indian culture, are thriving alongside them.

Dubai

A vacation in Dubai may not be the cheapest, but shopping is quite affordable and very diverse. Dubai probably has the lowest import tax, so designer clothes, branded shoes, furs and jewelry can be bought here quite inexpensively.

Go to the shopping centers of the city - The Dubai Mall, Bur Juman, Mall of the Emirates - and buy anything you like. Dubai's shopping malls are amazing in size and design. In addition, there is plenty of entertainment, so moms can safely leave their children and husbands and do not worry that they will be bored.

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Los Angeles

The capital of the film industry and show business can not lag behind the above-mentioned centers, and therefore the streets of Los Angeles are full of popular boutiques and luxury brand stores and good shopping in America.

In addition to the fact that here it will be an absolute norm if next to you in the fitting room will be actors, which you just yesterday saw on the big screen, so you can also buy outfits that movie stars wore in their films or on red carpets.

Shanghai

Shanghai is a paradise for those who don't know where to spend their money, because the abundance of all kinds of goods is just an eye-opener. Shopping malls with electronics and tea markets, bazaars with exotic animals and plants, jewelry and pearls, antique salons and unusual souvenir shops.

Of course, there are also huge shopping malls with clothes here, but be careful: in Shanghai very often, although high-quality, but fake can be passed off as the original. Raffles City Shanghai, Shanghai New World, Shanghai Fashion Store - in these shopping centers you can be confident about the authenticity of your purchases and go shopping in peace.

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Barcelona

Spain is the birthplace of middle-class brands that are popular all over the world. Mango, ZARA, Massimo Dutti, Pull and Bear, Oysho, Bershka, Stradivarius - almost every third person in the world wears these brands.

But even if your city has stores of these brands, it does not mean that you should not go shopping in Europe and look in Barcelona, as many collections designers leave only in their native land. And what comes to us is quite different both in quality and price.

But, of course, there are hundreds of elite boutiques in Barcelona. Luis Vuitton, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Escada and many others are waiting for you on Passeig de Gracia Boulevard.

Paris

The city that gave the world the biggest names in the fashion world, of course, can not fail to get into our top cities for shopping in Europe. The capital of art and fashion annually gathers hundreds of thousands of fashionistas from all over the planet in its most luxurious salons. The most famous shopping districts to visit are Les Halles, Boulevard Haussmann and Place des Victoires. There you will find the best perfumes, luxurious jewelry and elegant couture outfits.

We also advise you to visit the flea markets of Paris, where you can find such unique and authentic souvenirs and antiques, which you will not see in any expensive salon of the city.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong is the perfect city for shopaholics. Sometimes it seems that there are more shopping centers and street markets here than residential buildings, so much so that the city is drowning in the lights of signs.

Hong Kong has everything, and this "everything" is an unreal variety. Carnival Costume Market, Flower Market, Bird Market, Fish Market, Jade Market, Gold Market, Soft Toy Market, Antique Market, Handicraft Market and even a market of business cards, Cheap Fake Market and Electronics Market! All in all, not a city, but one huge market and one of the best cities for shopping.

But there are even more shopping centers here, and it is simply unrealistic to go around them all. So we advise you to check out Wan Chai Computer Center or Mong Kok if you're looking for technology, and Harbour City, Lane Crawford, Pacific Place if you're interested in fashionable clothes and jewelry.

Dublin

The capital of Ireland also has something to please shopping tourists. The city's main shopping district is Temple Bar, where you can buy handicrafts and the most interesting national souvenirs.

Head to the River Liffey, both banks of which are home to two of the city's biggest shopping streets. Hundreds of stores with all kinds of goods await you here. And three of the city's most important shopping centers - Powerscourt Centre, Stephen's Green and Jervis Centre - are a must-see. Prices in the stores are sometimes "bite", but the quality is excellent.

Singapore

Shopping in Singapore is not for the faint-hearted, as it takes a lot of energy and effort to get around at least one shopping center in the city.

So, if you are in Singapore, the first thing you should do is to look in Marina Bay Sands - the biggest shopping center of the city, where you can find all the leading brands: Hugo Boss, Burberry, Bvlgari, Cartier, Chanel, Dior, Emporio Armani, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, Yves Saint Laurent and many others. Don't be lazy to stop by Orchard Road, where there are also many popular shopping centers in the city.

Amsterdam

The city of permissiveness Amsterdam can also claim to be the shopping capital of Europe. The city is famous for its antique, boutique and jewelry salons, as well as the famous 9 Streets (Negen Straatjes) district.

This is a large shopping area in the center of Amsterdam, with many stores, boutiques, coffee shops and restaurants. Everything from vintage pieces to the most modern outfits, from antique furniture to modern designer designs, shoes and clothes from the best manufacturers in Europe and the world are concentrated on the 9 streets.

Madrid

Another city in Spain, which fashionistas can not avoid - Madrid. Madrid is especially popular during the winter and summer sales, because the discounts here are simply cosmic.

The main shopping street is Gran Via, where all the big and iconic stores of the city are gathered, and it is located in the very center of the city, surrounded by the main attractions.

Seoul

The capital of Korea is the perfect option for any shopping tourist, both for those chasing something unusual and even exotic, and for those hunting for popular global brands. The latter awaits you in numerous shopping centers, and the former - in the authentic Seoul markets.

What is remarkable is that all products here (clothes, shoes, jewelry, decorative items) are handmade and are quite inexpensive. The most popular markets in the city are Namdaemun and Dongdaemun.

And if you do not know what to bring from Seoul to your friends and acquaintances, a great option will be ginseng products - teas, cosmetics, tinctures, for which Korea is famous.

Vienna

Vienna offers not only strudel and opera, but also great shopping. The city seems to be swarming with shopping centers, which, remarkably, do not spoil the architecture of the city.

The main shopping points of Vienna are the famous department store "Stefl", where products of the most popular world manufacturers are collected; shopping streets Kärntnerstrasse and Ringstrasse with an abundance of various stores, and the ancient central market Nashtmarkt.

Istanbul

Carpets, furs, gold jewelry, expensive and high-quality fabrics - all this you will find on shopping in Turkey, in Istanbul. Both in elite salons and shopping centers, and in simple bazaars in different parts of the city.

Be sure to visit the covered bazaar in Beyazıt and, by the way, do not forget to bargain, in Istanbul it is not only possible, but even necessary!

Bangkok

Few vacationers in Thailand suspect that, going beyond the borders of luxurious beaches, ancient temples and restaurants of exotic cuisine, you can find a whole shopping paradise.

Yes, Bangkok is famous not only for shops with unusual souvenirs, but also for dozens of huge shopping centers. Check out Central World, Siam Paragon, Pantip Plaza, IMC, The Emporium and see for yourself that Bangkok is not inferior to the so-called fashion capitals of the world in the abundance of boutiques, salons and stores.

Berlin

Germany may never have positioned itself as a European fashion center, but trust me, there's plenty of places to spend your money. The main shopping centers of Berlin are Galeries Lafayette and Ka-De-Ve Trade House - two huge complexes where stores are as numerous as bees in a hive.

What distinguishes shopping in Berlin from shopping in other European cities is the large selection of goods at affordable prices. Along with luxury brands, there are also stores for the middle class, and even more budget brands. Historical souvenirs, such as pieces of the legendary Berlin Wall, are in particular demand here.

Stockholm

Stockholm is a city for people with taste. Along with popular brands in the city's shopping districts, designer showrooms are particularly interesting. Here you can find interesting decor items, unique author's clothes, handmade shoes, as well as non-standard furniture.

And if you are a supporter of classic shopping, then go to the districts of City and Estermalm, the streets of which are overflowing with shopping malls and stores of the most famous brands.

San Francisco

If you are going to San Franco..., get ready for a crazy shopping experience! A city of different subcultures and fashions, a city of free and open-minded people will surprise you with its diversity, and not only in terms of shopping.

Westfield Centre - the most central shopping mall in San Francisco, Haight Street, or Flower Child Street, with its unique and uncommon designer clothing stores, Chestnut Street, or Chestnut Street, where you can find the most original and stylish accessories, Sacramento Street with unusual antique stores - for these and many other outlets shopping tourists love San Francisco.

Rome

All the roads of the world lead to Rome, and almost all the streets of Rome are created for shopping. The capital of one of the most fashionable countries in the world will please you not only with the products of domestic designers, but there is also a place for international brands.

Go shopping in Via del Corso, Via dei Condotti, Via del Babuino, via Frattina, as well as in outlet centers Techer and Castel Romano, where you can find wonderful clothes at the best prices. There are also many stores of leather goods (shoes, bags) in Rome. And let their names are not so famous, but their quality in relation to the price is simply delightful. You will be charged from €25 to €100 for things that you will wear for years.

Prague

Prague is not only pleasant to walk around, but also to buy. "Palladium is the largest shopping center in the Czech Republic, where all the world 's best clothing brands are gathered under one roof.

Check out also Wenceslas Square, crowded with dozens of stores, and for connoisseurs of luxury brands, Paris Street is ideal. Handmade leather goods such as bags, belts and wallets are especially popular in Prague.

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