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Best destinations for shopping

Markets, boutiques and things worth carrying home.

37 destinations across 7 regions.

Africa

Egypt

Cairo

Giza Pyramids, Khan el-Khalili, The Egyptian Museum, Mosque of Muhammad Ali

Budget day from EGP 2,800 · Best Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov

Morocco

Casablanca

Hassan II Mosque, Quartier Habous, Rick's Café, Corniche, Old Medina

Budget day from MAD 510 · Best Mar–May, Sep–Oct

Morocco

Fez

Chouara Tannery, Bab Boujloud, Attarine Madrasa, Al-Attarine Souk

Budget day from MAD 390 · Best Mar–May, Sep–Oct

South Africa

Johannesburg

Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill, Vilakazi Street, Maboneng, Gold Reef City

Budget day from R 1,100 · Best Mar–May, Sep–Oct

Kenya

Nairobi

Nairobi National Park, Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum, Karura Forest

Budget day from KSh 11,500 · Best Jan–Feb, Jun–Sep

Tunisia

Tunis

Medina of Tunis, Bardo Museum, Zitouna Mosque, Sidi Bou Said

Budget day from TND 125 · Best Mar–May, Sep–Oct

Asia

India

Agra

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daulah, Mehtab Bagh, Kinari Bazaar

Budget day from ₹ 2,900 · Best Oct–Feb

Thailand

Bangkok

Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Chatuchak Market, Lumpini Park

Budget day from baht 1,750 · Best Nov–Feb

China

Beijing

Forbidden City, Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace

Budget day from yuan 310 · Best Apr–May, Sep–Oct

Thailand

Chiang Mai

Wat Chedi Luang, Doi Suthep, Warorot Market, Tha Phae Gate

Budget day from baht 1,150 · Best Nov–Feb

India

Delhi

Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Jama Masjid, India Gate

Budget day from rupees 2,200 · Best Oct–Feb

Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Victoria Peak, Big Buddha, Star Ferry, Temple Street Night Market, Dragon's Back

Budget day from HK$ 700 · Best Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec

India

Jaipur

Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar, Jal Mahal, City Palace

Budget day from rupees 2,000 · Best Oct–Feb

Indonesia

Jakarta

Monas, Kota Tua, Istiqlal Mosque, Bundaran HI

Budget day from Rp 450,000 · Best May–Sep

Philippines

Manila

Intramuros, San Agustin Church, Rizal Park, Binondo, National Museum

Budget day from ₱ 2,300 · Best Jan–May

Japan

Osaka

Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, Umeda Sky Building, Shinsekai

Budget day from ¥ 9,700 · Best Mar–May, Oct–Nov

Japan

Sapporo

Odori Park, Sapporo Beer Museum, Susukino, Mount Moiwa, Nijo Market

Budget day from ¥ 10,800 · Best Jan–Feb, Jun–Jul, Sep–Oct

South Korea

Seoul

Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Bukchon Hanok Village

Budget day from ₩ 91,000 · Best Apr–May, Sep–Oct

Europe

Belgium

Antwerp

Central Station, Cathedral of Our Lady, Rubens House, Port House

Budget day from €95 · Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

Spain

Bilbao

Guggenheim Museum, Casco Viejo, Artxanda Funicular, Mercado de la Ribera

Budget day from €84 · Best May–Sep

Germany

Cologne

Kölner Dom, Hohenzollern Bridge, Museum Ludwig, Old Town, Flora Botanical Garden

Budget day from €90 · Best May–Sep

Denmark

Copenhagen

Nyhavn, Tivoli Gardens, The Little Mermaid, Amalienborg Palace

Budget day from DKK 1,030 · Best May–Sep

United Kingdom

Glasgow

Kelvingrove Museum, Necropolis, University of Glasgow, King Tut's, The Barras

Budget day from £70 · Best May–Sep

United Kingdom

Manchester

John Rylands Library, Town Hall, Science and Industry Museum, Northern Quarter

Budget day from £80 · Best May–Sep

Sweden

Stockholm

Vasa Museum, Gamla Stan, Skansen, Royal Palace, City Hall

Budget day from SEK 1,110 · Best May–Sep

Switzerland

Zurich

Grossmünster, Bahnhofstrasse, Lake Zurich, Fraumünster

Budget day from CHF 160 · Best May–Sep

Middle East

Saudi Arabia

Jeddah

Al-Balad, King Fahd Fountain, Al-Rahma Mosque, Naseef House, Red Sea Corniche

Budget day from SAR 250 · Best Nov–Feb

Kuwait

Kuwait

Kuwait Towers, Grand Mosque, Al-Mubarakiya, The Avenues, Failaka Island

Budget day from KD 26 · Best Nov–Mar

North America

United States

Boston

Fenway Park, Freedom Trail, Boston Public Library, Faneuil Hall

Budget day from US$135 · Best May–Jun, Sep–Oct

United States

Orlando

Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Discovery Cove, Gatorland, Lake Eola Park

Budget day from US$250 · Best Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov

Mexico

Playa del Carmen

Portal Maya, Cenote Azul, Xcaret, Quinta Avenida, Cozumel ferry

Budget day from MX$ 1,400 · Best Jan–May

United States

Portland

Powell’s City of Books, Washington Park, St. Johns Bridge, Lan Su Chinese Garden

Budget day from US$111 · Best Jun–Sep

United States

Washington

Lincoln Memorial, Capitol Building, Washington Monument, Smithsonian Museums

Budget day from US$110 · Best Apr–May, Sep–Nov

Oceania

New Zealand

Auckland

Sky Tower, Auckland Domain, Waiheke Island, Mount Eden, Viaduct Harbour

Budget day from NZ$ 145 · Best Nov–Apr

Australia

Brisbane

South Bank, Story Bridge, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, City Hall, Mount Coot-tha

Budget day from A$ 118 · Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

Australia

Gold Coast

Q1 Building, Burleigh Heads, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Pacific Fair

Budget day from A$ 160 · Best Mar–Apr, Sep–Nov

South America

Brazil

Sao Paulo

MASP, Ibirapuera Park, Edifício Copan, Liberdade, Mercado Municipal

Budget day from R$ 260 · Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

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