A guide to go shopping in Macau

When you are in Macau and want to indulge in some retail therapy that does not burn a big hole in your pocket, then these are the places you can head to. There is more than shopping in store for you at these spots, so get ready to have lots of fun.

Senado Square Area

For the shopaholics, Senado Square Area is the main bustling area located at the central downtown on the northern side of Av. Almeida Ribeiro. This space is filled with a vast number of stores and food stalls lined up on the streets. This place is mainly known for its high availability of fashionable clothes.

Three Lamps District

The heart of the historic Three Lamps District is where you should be if budget shopping is on your mind. This circle, as well as the streets around it, is packed with small shops, boutiques and street vendors that specialise in inexpensive clothes that are mostly surplus and seconds from major brands. If that is not all, then the Santo Domingo City Market, which is also in the same area, is a great place to go and shop. This is one of Macau’s best places to look for bargains and you will not be disappointed.

Red Market

Red market is a three-storied wet market located at San Antonio. Built in 1936, this place is famous for the wide variety of seafood available which is delivered from the Mainland China. The market opens daily from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM and deals with meat, poultry, fruits, vegetables and flowers and a visit to this place will give a glimpse of the Macau’s daily life.

Grand Canal Shoppes

Macau’s biggest mall and home to the swankiest shops, the Grand Canal Shoppes, has become somewhat of a destination for shoppers from China and all over Asia. Set on the third floor of the Venetian Macau casino – the biggest casino in the world – the shops are lined up along the casino's fantastical Venetian inspired canals. With the canals plied by crooning gondola captains and the whole place decked out in faux Renaissance design, this is a shopping experience worth the experience even if you can’t afford the shopping.

New Yaohan & Macau Landmark

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Settled opposite the reclaimed ferry terminal of the city, New Yaohan is the most popular shopping places in Macau. People head to this place to find a wide range of electronic appliances and camera varieties. Along with this the Macau Landmark is reckoned in the recent years and is one of the best place for shopping in Macau. Travelers can find fashion shops, dining center and entertainment facilities at this part of the town.

Cinema Alegria Night Market

For a different kind of budget shopping experience, head to the weekend night market outside Cinema Alegria. Also known as the Lin Kai Market, this place is known for cheap fabrics and readymade clothes and has a variety of local delicacies to try. It is worth taking a look at as it located close to the Lin Kai Temple and the Cinema Alegria, which itself is an Art Deco structure and the place is full of life, especially on weekends.

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