Top Rated Shopping in Kuantan

If you are looking for Chinese calligraphy and other Asian artworks, this gallery would be the best place to start. The store houses a selection of batik art, Chinese watercolour paintings, Asian landscape and contemporary oil and acrylic paintings. Portraits in pastel are available on request and prices start at RM40. The 3D art framing is another specialty at this store. A novel gift idea would be Chinese calligraphy paintings with scripted words or drawing of your choice.

A wide selection of imported wine, alcoholic beverages, cigars, pipe tobacco and cigarettes are sold at this store. It is probably the biggest grocery store in Kuantan to cater for expatriates because of its location. Other items on the ground floor are imported cold meat, cheese, biscuits, drinks and fruits. The fresh seafood and frozen meat are as fresh as can be. Hungry shoppers can take a break at the quaint restaurant run by Deli Country, located next to the wine counter in Pantai Selamat. Children's department and household items on the second floor offer great bargains.

If you're looking for a unique Malaysian souvenir to take home, Creative Corner sells everything from Gila-Gila comics to other memorabilia items like mugs, posters and even undergarments for men. Gila-Gila, which literally means Crazy-Crazy, is a much-loved local comic. Creative Corner also sells Malay novels under their publishing company known as Creative Enterprise Sdn. Bhd. Other books on sale are Malaysian folk stories and legends for children in Bahasa Malaysia. Other languages are also in the works. There is an in-house portrait painter at Creative Corner prices start from RM20, while t-shirt printing will cost you RM25. The place is closed on public holidays.

There are so many handphone dealers these days and what consumers need is a shop where all kinds of handphones and services can be provided under one roof. City Shop is one such place where mobile phones of any major brands are available. Consumers can purchase the latest models and even second-hand handphones from as low as RM178. Handphone accessories such as hands- free kits, batteries, phone cases of many designs and colours, and prepaid cards can be purchased here. City shop also provides services for phone repairs.

Victory Trading is conveniently situated amongst food stalls and restaurants. This news agency is a convenient place to get your morning paper before you head off to the nearby shops for breakfast. Victory Trading sells all kinds of literature local Malay, Chinese and English magazines of all variety and genre, English weekly business magazines, local newspapers and comics. Stationary items are also available. Other services are book and paper binding, fax and colour photocopying facilities.

A one-stop shopping point for local and foreign handicrafts, gifts and souvenirs, Blue Point stocks the widest range of gift items for shoppers. Located in the busy Berjaya Megamall, its helpful staff and affordable prices make this place a welcoming treat. Paintings, pewter collections, photo frames, watches, pens, cards and other local knick-knacks are available. Prices vary from as low as RM2 for a key chain to as high as RM400 for an original painting. A gift-wrapping service is available for your convenience.