Shopping in Philippines - outlets, shopping streets and boutiques
Many products from China and Taiwan are sold in the Philippines. Prices are very low here. So it's better to take a bigger suitcase with you. Many unique local products are also produced in the Philippines. You can bring them as a gift or as a souvenir of your trip. Local craftsmen make unusual products from seashells. They make dishes, boxes, candlesticks, and interior decorations. Also, local artisans make many interesting things from bamboo and Abaca. These are tablecloths, coasters, chests, and boxes. Filipino jewelers make amazingly beautiful jewelry of silver, pearls, and corals. Alcoholic beverages will be a good gift. You can buy rum Tanduay or Lambanog and coconut vodka. You can buy the most expensive coffee in the world in the Philippines. It's called Kopi Luwak. It is obtained after passing coffee beans through the gastrointestinal tract of small animals (Asian palm civet). Local tea will also be a good gift. Wine is also produced in the Philippines. Especially unusual wine is made from fruits and berries. Local tableted chocolate is very tasty. You can buy natural inexpensive cosmetics from coconuts or papaya in local shops.
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Many interesting products are sold in small stores and shops, as well as in markets. You can find unique products there. Prices are quite affordable. Divisoria Market is the most famous market in Manila. It specializes in textiles. Carbon Market is located in Cebu. It is more than 100 years old. You can buy food, drinks, clothing, and items of worship and interior there. There are many cafes and restaurants there. A tired tourist has the opportunity to taste the local cuisine and relax before the next stage of shopping there. You can buy fresh seafood at the D'Talipapa Market. It is located on Boracay Island. You can ask to cook purchased seafood in a local cafe or restaurant. You can make inexpensive but interesting purchases at Apu Friday and Pampang Markets in Angeles. Market Aldevinco located in Davao City. You can buy local crafts, bright sarongs, and interesting decorations there. You should care about your things and do not forget to bargain recklessly. You can reduce the price significantly.
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Free ports are good places to shop. This is the duty-free shopping area. Subic Bay in Bataan province is a converted former military base. There are several shopping centers, including an outlet on its territory. Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone in Angeles is a former US military base. It is divided into a free economic zone and a duty-free trade zone. A lot of imported goods are sold there.
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Shopping streets in Philippines
♥ Shopping area ' Araneta Center' Manila. On the map Photos
♥ Shopping area ' Ayala Center (Makati)' Manila. On the map Photos
♥ Shopping area ' Baclaran (Parañaque)' Manila. On the map Photos
♥ Shopping area ' Binondo (Manila)' Manila. On the map Photos
♥ Shopping area ' Cebu Business Park' Cebu City. On the map Photos
♥ Shopping area ' Colon Street' Cebu City. On the map Photos
♥ Shopping area ' Divisoria' Manila. On the map Photos
♥ Shopping area ' Araneta Center' Manila. On the map Photos
♥ Shopping area ' Ayala Center (Makati)' Manila. On the map Photos
♥ Shopping area ' Baclaran (Parañaque)' Manila. On the map Photos
♥ Shopping area ' Binondo (Manila)' Manila. On the map Photos
♥ Shopping area ' Cebu Business Park' Cebu City. On the map Photos
♥ Shopping area ' Colon Street' Cebu City. On the map Photos
♥ Shopping area ' Divisoria' Manila. On the map Photos