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There are thousands of small shops, and even more street vendors for all kinds of goods and gadgets. In the center of Angeles there is Nepo Mall and Nepo Mart.

Angeles' thriving arts and crafts industries make it a veritable paradise for souvenir hunters and avid shoppers. There is a wealth of finely crafted items in traditional and contemporary designs, which have found their way into stores worldwide.

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Craft shops along Friendship Highway, Don Juico Avenue, and Balibago offer a treasure throve of goodies. Fashion accessories and furniture from Angeles are top exports of the Philippines. Angelenos have done wonders with wood, metal, glass and other indigenous materials to create works of art. The furniture that use rattan, bamboo, wood, and metal are acclaimed for their unique design and quality workmanship. Browsing in the numerous handicraft shops in and around the city can fill a shopping day. Also popular are the city's food products like pastillas de leche (carabao's milk fudge ), sans rival, tocino (cured pork meat ), longganiza (native sausage) and tapa (salted beef).

You can start at the nearest mall in Angeles which is the SM Clark it was open last June 12,06. From SM Clark you can travel to south we have Robinson Balibago almost 15 minute travel (stimate), far south you will reach Jenra Mall and Nepo Mall. If you want from Sm travel to west inside the Clark Aribase there's plenty of Duty Free Store there.

Pampanga Wet Market in Angeles should be your first stop. This is the city's biggest market. There are fresh agricultural product, house wares and handicrafts, to mention just a few. Open from 4am. to 10am.

Friday Flea Market - Bargain hunters can also shop along a little stretch of Rizal Street near the Apu Chapel every Friday from as early as 7am. till 6pm.

Plan your shopping around a particular area it's easier and you will avoid the traffic. Many of the shopping centres are located right next to each other, so you can spend hours in one before even venturing onto another. If you're on a mission for particular item, it's likely that you'll find it in a specific area of the city. Many of the new shopping centres are conveniently located at Angeles City, which makes everything very easy.

Most shops open from about 10am until 8or9pm in the evening, with some staying open even later, so you have plenty of time to shop. Small shops, even in large shopping centres, are usually closed on Sundays, while the large department stores are open 7days a week. Markets offer great deals from jeans to souvenirs to great food. If you're shopping in markets, plan your itinerary with a map. Available in most Travel Agencies.

Probably the best time to go shopping in the cool of the evening. Most shopping malls stay open until 8 or 9pm, but it's worth browsing the night markets which stay open until 11pm or midnight.

Bargaining is the norm and nearly all shops will bargain, except big department stores. Some of the more tourist oriented shops will display notices informing that their prices are fixed, but even then it's possible to bargain.

Number one rule - Bargain with a smile, play it as game and you'll be surprised at the results. Many Pilipino work long hours, so they appreciate a smile and good humour and you'll get better bargains. Shop around a little first to assess the general level of prices. After the seller has offered his price, offer less than you would expect to pay and gauge the reaction.

Don't lose your temper or be unpleasant. Once you've decided on a price, if there are other items you're interested in, try to get a package price to cut the cost for the best bargain you've ever had!!

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