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Zainab Market (Karachi)

Karachi's bargain bazaar near Saddar for export-surplus clothing, Sindhi embroidery and souvenirs.

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Pakistan Night Markets

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The Dutch Hospital precinct in Colombo Fort (illustrative photo of Colombo)

Colombo Good Market

Colombo's Saturday market beside the Race Course for organic produce, handmade crafts, spices and brunch.

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Farmer's Markets

Sri Lanka Night Markets

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Pasar Klewer (Solo)

Solo's largest textile and batik market, beside the Kraton Surakarta palace complex.

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Indonesia Night Markets

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Made in Cambodia Market (Siem Reap)

A craft market in Siem Reap selling locally made goods, meet the makers.

Cambodia Night Markets

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Stalls at Jianguo Holiday Jade Market in Taipei

Jianguo Holiday Jade & Flower Market

A weekend market tucked under a Taipei expressway, with around 700 stalls of jade, gemstones, antiques, silver and Buddhist charms, plus a flower and plant market next door. A small artists' corner sells paintings and handmade crafts.

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Stalls at the Vernissage market in Yerevan

Vernissage Market (Yerevan)

Yerevan's weekend open-air market of crafts, antiques, carpets and souvenirs near Republic Square.

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West Asia Souqs & Bazaars

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Mutrah Souq

Muscat's labyrinth of covered lanes beside the corniche, known for frankincense, silver, textiles and evening browsing.

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Shankhari Bazar

Old Dhaka's narrow street of conch-shell craftsmen, a historic Hindu quarter of tall houses and workshops where shell bangles are carved. Ask before photographing workshops; hours are not verified.

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Bogyoke Aung San Market

Yangon's colonial-era market hall from 1926, with hundreds of shops selling jewellery, longyi, lacquerware and souvenirs. Open about 9 am to 5 pm; closed Mondays and public holidays.

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Myanmar Night Markets

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Naran Tuul Market

Ulaanbaatar's huge open-air market of stalls selling cashmere, felt boots, saddles and nomadic goods, with buuz and milk tea at market eateries. Hours are not specified; shopping is typically about 10 am to 9 pm.

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Mongolia and Brunei Markets

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Zegyo Market

Mandalay's large central market complex, known for textiles, jade and household goods, with street snacks outside. Hours are not verified; check before you go.

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Myanmar Night Markets

Street Markets

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Indra Chowk

A historic bazaar crossing in Kathmandu's old town around a Bhairav temple, known for glass beads, bangles and fabric shops. Open about 8 am to 7 pm and an easy pairing with nearby Asan.

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Asia's craft markets are where weaving, carving, painting and metalwork meet the everyday shopper. Browse stalls of handmade bags, textiles, jewelry, ceramics and art, and learn how to tell genuine local craftsmanship from mass-produced souvenirs. Highlights include Bali's Ubud Art Market and the craft sections of Bangkok's Chatuchak.

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