Enter Manila, the capital of the Philippines and an eclectic shopping destination like none other around the world. The city contains a dizzying number of markets, malls and shops, and has developed a reputation for being a place where one can get great goods for astounding prices. Whether one is interested in the latest fashion trends or the newest technological gizmos, everything can be found here.

Different shops cater to different tastes and those looking for a good bargain can start at the Greenhills Shopping Centre. One will not find many branded items on sale here. Instead, the shopping centre specialises in locally-made goods. It is a good place to shop for antiques and pearls. The Street Market is another popular place to go shopping. A majority of shops here are apothecaries selling a variety of herbal concoctions. They also sell various “magical” amulets, which can make fun souvenirs.

Visitors should also try to check out some of Manila’s specialty shops. This includes places like the Marikina Shoe Expo, home to a large number of shoe shops; M H del Pilar St, where one can buy paintings done by local artists; and Bong Salaveria, which sells authentic décor items from the fifties and sixties.

In addition to shops and markets, Manila also has plenty of high-end malls. The malls are the places where one can purchase items from global luxury brands. The list of malls is large and it may not be possible to visit all of them. Tourists on a strict schedule can try to visit just the more popular ones such as the SM Megamall, the SM Mall of Asia, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Robinsons Galleria, and the Power Plant Mall.

Those who want to stay in a luxury hotel in Manila that is not far from the shopping districts can try a place like The Heritage Hotel Manila. Occupying a convenient location in Metro Manila, the hotel offers guests easy access to all the best tourist spots in the city. This quality Manila hotel comes with all the latest modern amenities, providing an ideal option for leisure and business travellers.

 

Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe.

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