Thailand is a tourist magnet in the Eastern world. Famous for its culture, heritage, architecture, shopping, food and not forgetting the various beaches and exotic islands. One of the popular islands in Thailand is Phuket. Here, you can find many a Phuket luxury resort that provides world class standards. However, one that has managed to gain significant prominence among the tourists is Point Yamu by COMO, Phuket, Thailand byCOMO Hotels & Resorts; as the hotel is located overlooking the pristine Andaman Sea as well in close proximity to the island’s popular shopping haunts such as the Phuket Shopping Center.

Best known for its beaches Phuket also has various other activities for its visitors. One of the main attractions in Phuket is its vibrant shopping scene. Shopping in Phuket provides an array of choices that range from roadside markets to exclusive malls and department stores.

One of the main shopping malls in Phuket is Jungceylon Shopping Mall. This is the game changing mall in Phuket which gave the shopping scene in Phuket a facelift. Located at the heart of Phuket, the mall consists of two complexes namely, Robinson a well lit upper-end department store and Big C supermarket. There are around 200 stores in the mall that sell items ranging from branded clothes to accessories to all other everyday needs.

The Phuket Weekend market is an essential part of the Phuket shopping scene. This is an event that lights up Phuket’s streets as there are plenty of choices and plenty of opportunities to snatch a good bargain. Also, what is a Thai market without some street food? So be ready to treat your taste buds while here.

One of the other malls in Phuket that draws plenty of visitors towards it is the central festival, once again a fully fledged mall with numerous shops, entertainment and eateries.

 

Filled with wanderlust that seeks to explore distant shores and captivated by the colors and vibrancy of exotic cultures, Melissa Somawardana, concealed under the name of Kanya Mae, writes on the beautiful, exciting, and enchanting wonders of the world. She is a writer who not only has a passion for travel, but also has a background in fashion, art and media.

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