Travelling and shopping always goes hand-in-hand. It always feels like a waste when you visit a foreign place and have to return without buying anything. On the other hand, if you happen to bring a souvenir from a foreign place in exchange of a very little amount of money then, the souvenir and the way you bought it certainly becomes a memorable story of your life. Moreover, if your shopping involves bargaining then naturally it becomes more interesting and exciting. So, here is a list of seven famous cities around the world which are also the top destinations for the bargain hunters:
Barcelona (Spain)
Barcelona is a beautiful city, which attracts people from all corners of the world with its beautiful sun soaked beaches and rich Spanish cultural heritage. However, besides the natural and cultural beauty, Barcelona is also a hot spot for clothes shopping at cheap price. This city is filled with street fashion, chain stores of clothes and young designers which give you the chance to buy highly fashionable clothes at a remarkably low price according to European standards. Famous and reasonably priced chain stores for clothes like MNG Mango and Zara originated from this city and you will find many local chain stores offering you cheap and funky clothes. Pla ca Catalunya, Avenida Portal d’Angel and Carrer de Pelai are the places where you will find almost everything.
Buenos Aires (Argentina)
Exhibiting rich Latin cultural heritage, tradition and natural beauty the capital city of Argentina has lately emerged as the new hot spot for bargain shopping in Latin America. In the world of bargain shopping, Buenos Aires is especially famous for house-wares and clothing items made up of leather and cashmere. You will find a huge number of fashion outlets in areas like Avenida Santa Fe and Avenida Cordoba and for local fashion designers and house-wares, the area called Palermo Soho is the best location. The Calle Florida area is also a great spot to shop in small boutiques and chain stores.
Hoi An (Vietnam)
Hoi An is the shopping hot-spot of Vietnam where you will find thousands of markets and tailor shops selling high-quality fabrics made up of cashmere and pure silk at an unbelievably low price. There are also places where they will make you an exact copy of dresses or shoes if you can show them the picture from any magazine. The Tran Phu Street is famous for craft stores and art galleries. The Japanese Bridge and the Central (Riverside) Market is famous for tailor made suits and shoes. You will also find many tailor shops on Le Loi Street, Cha Dai Street, Tran Quy Cap Street and Nha Trung Street.
Bali (Indonesia)
Already famous for its breathtaking natural beauty, Bali is also a prominent shopping destination in Asia where you will find all sorts of inexpensive yet fashionable clothing, jewelry, shoes, furniture and beautiful works of art. If you like quality shopping then Seminyak is the place for you where you will find many small boutiques displaying quality items. Areas like Kuta and Legian are also famous for shopping as you will find a wide range of items there and with a little bargain, you can almost fill up a small truck for less than $100.
Sao Paolo (Brazil)
Sao Paolo is a great place in Brazil to buy fashionable clothes at a very low price. You will find many malls where you can bargain for prices and the outlet mall called SP Market always offers items at a price, which is 50 percent lower than the normal retail price. The mall called Iguatemi is the oldest mall of Sao Paolo and it still offers great items at reasonable prices and for clothing, Rua Jose Paulino and Rua 25 de Mar Co in Centro are great spots.
Bangkok (Thailand)
If you are a shopaholic and want to buy a lot of stuffs but don’t want to spend much at the same time, then Bangkok is the place for you. You will find a huge selection of clothing, house-wares, textiles and electronic products at a very low price in areas like Siam Paragon and Siam Centre on Sukhumvit and in the malls located on the Petchburi Road.
Shanghai (China)
Shaghai is a haven for the bargain hunters as you are allowed to bargain with all the vendors selling items like clothing, accessories, shoes, art works etc. on the streets. The Dimei Shopping Centre and the Hong Kong Famous Shops Street are two famous places for shopping which are located beneath People’s Square on Xiangyang Road. For clothing and shoes, the Shanxi Lu, Huaihai Lu and the North Shanxi Road are best locations. The 50 Moganshan Art District and the Old Town Bazaar are great places to pick up contemporary art objects and interesting antique items at a very reasonable price.