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We all love the convenience of online shopping, but there’s something satisfying about physically being at a shopping mall.
Since shopping and travelling are what Malaysians do best (besides eating), here are some of the most impressive and BIGGEST malls in the world for you to check out while travelling:
#1 South China Mall, China (659,611 square metres)
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This BIGGEST mall in the world was built in 2005. Not only is it occupied with shops, it also has an IMAX cinema and an amusement park for families to enjoy, so there’s something for everyone!
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#2 SM City North EDSA, the Philippines (498,000 square metres)
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We shouldn’t underestimate our neighbours when it comes to malls. It’s also one of the world’s largest solar-powered shopping malls! Talk about going green. Besides retail shops for all your needs, it also houses The Sky Garden, a long, elevated park with a simulated river and waterfalls!
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#3 Isfahan City Center, Iran (465,500 square metres)
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Who would’ve thought they could find a beautiful mall smack in the middle of a desert city? It has the best of what a travelling shopaholic needs: more than 750 retail outlets, an indoor theme park, a museum and a five-star hotel for them to rest and unwind after all that shopping and sightseeing.
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#4 1 Utama, Malaysia! (465,000 square metres)
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Yup, our own 1 Utama is the fourth biggest mall in the world! It’s a special place for shopaholics who want the best of both worlds; retail and fun activities. Besides retail shops and cinemas, it has a bowling alley, two karaoke centres, and a kids’ play land! Sporty types can also enjoy rock climbing, baseball batting and learn how to dive.
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#5 Intu MetroCentre, United Kingdom (400,000 square metres)
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If you happen to be in the UK and feel like being adventurous with your shopping trip, ditch the crowded London hotspots and take a train ride outside of the city to Intu Metrocentre. You can make a day out of exploring the town of Dunston.
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#6 Siam Paragon, Thailand (400,000 square metres)
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Shopping trips in Thailand isn’t strange to us Malaysians. It’s easy to get to Siam Paragon via BTS, and besides housing luxury shops, it also has the SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World where you can see rare fishes including sharks!
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#7 West Edmonton Mall, Canada (350,000 square metres)
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You’ll experience ultimate fun at West Edmonton Mall. Don’t believe us? This mall feels like more like an amusement park. It has a water park, ice skating rink, a miniature golf course and more! You’ll have more reasons to visit even when you’re not looking for something to shop.
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