Cambodian shopping has a number of distinctive features. There are not so many shops in the modern sense of the word. When planning a shopping tour in this country, bear in mind that most of the large shopping centers are concentrated in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Sometimes it's not easy to find expensive originals of world famous brands in the assortment of Cambodian shops. At the same time, you can easily find first-class replicas, which are often not distinguishable from the original products. Among them, you can find truly unique imitations of branded goods. It is worthwhile to be cautious when buying goods of certain categories. You should not be driven by low prices for appliances and electronics. A device bought for a few dollars may break down in a week. The quality of handmade products is very high. In Phnom Penh, you can find exquisite fabrics of natural silk or cotton.
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A shopping program in Cambodia should include the Central Market located in the capital of the country near the Sisowath Quay. That's where tourists can find virtually everything they might need. Many travelers visit it just to admire the unusual architecture of market pavilions and take some photos. On the market, you can buy quality genuine leather goods often made by famous Cambodian leather manufacturers. The Central Market in Phnom Penh opens early in the morning and closes only at sunset. A more advanced and modernized market is located nearby.
Sorya Shopping Center is a place where tourists can make necessary purchases in a huge supermarket. After shopping, they usually have meals in fast food restaurants. In the capital, it is worth to go to Sovana City Mall opened in 2009. It is considered the largest and most popular shopping center in Phnom Penh. Here you can buy technical and electronic products from well-known brands several times cheaper than in other countries. Shoe and textile industries of Cambodia are at the peak of their development. Many foreign manufacturers of clothes and footwear order fabrics, accessories, and accessories in the country. While shopping in Cambodia, pay special attention to local shoes. In the country's shops, you can buy quality shoes made of genuine leather or rubber. At the same time, the price for a pair usually does not exceed thirty dollars. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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There are relatively low prices for precious stones and products containing them in the country. But think twice before buying jewelry with precious stones at frankly low prices - stones may turn to be fake. Quite often, only a professional with special knowledge can distinguish them from original ones. The price remains the only indicator for an ordinary buyer. In Sihanoukville, there is a small store - "Gifts of Cambodia". Here you can buy precious stones, beautiful jewelry, goods made from exotic animals leather. The store features affordable prices and a wide range of unique items and souvenirs.
One of the oldest Cambodian traditions is silk manufacturing. In Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, you can buy exquisite national clothes and all kinds of traditional accessories sewn from silk fabrics of excellent quality. Tourists are recommended to visit the province of Takeo, which is considered the local silk capital. Here it is easy to find fabrics made from the finest silk threads, decorated with elegant patterns and designed in various styles. Silk fabrics are usually made by hand, which makes them especially durable. Of particular popularity are products from these fabrics: wide colorful trousers, men's and women's scarves, bags, etc.
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Cambodians are famous for their amazing creativity and handwork skills. They use a variety of natural materials to produce unique souvenirs that can not be found in any other country in the world. From Cambodia, you can bring famous Khmer crafts made of silver, bronze and other metals, mahogany products inlaid with precious stones, boxes of shells and coconut shells. Tourists often bring their friends black or white Kampot Pepper cultivated in one of the Cambodian provinces, as well as pepper-stuffed sweets. In Cambodia, you can buy palm sugar, dark and sweet wild honey from the jungle, fresh or dried ginger. As a gift, you can buy unusual watches made of precious metals and stones, as well as fakes of world-famous brands for only twenty-five dollars.