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Shopping in Manila
Home » The Philippines » Manila - Activities and Attractions » Shopping in ManilaOne very big influence on the city of Manila is its commerce, which happens to be a high point of Manila’s economy. In plain English – this means great shopping! All districts in Manila except for one have their own public markets which have dry goods and wet goods. In the mornings, sales here are heavy with business from locals and tourists. Also, the pleasant weather in Manila allows Filipinos to enjoy Manila’s modern shopping malls.
Recent years have been especially good to the growth of these shopping malls. Where one lone department store used to stand, there may now be clusters of shopping centers. Devoted shoppers go beyond these shopping complexes, however, to the cheapest buys in Manila at the “flea-market” shops in Divisoria and Quiapo where haggling is completely acceptable. Indigenous crafts and desired products from throughout the Philippines can be found here at fractions of the normal prices. Even as department stores and other modern shopping become popular, these markets are still very popular among Manileños.
A few shopping areas you may want to experience are:
• Ayala Commercial Centre (filled with shops, restaurants, amusement centers, and a cinema).
• Binondo (Manila’s China-Town).
• Tutuban Mall (a restored train station turned mall).
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