Bacolod City Shopping Tips by cyndymc

Plaza Mart: Shop At Bacolod's Very First Mall

I saw SM Mall and Robinson's Mall in Bacolod City, but I didn't bother to go there, as I already know what it's like shopping in those malls. I wanted to see what the very first mall in Bacolod looked like, the Plaza Mart. The mall has been renovated, but it was opened in 1965, and was the first modern commercial center in Western Visayas to provide shoppers with an escalator. It is right in the heart of the city. As I went up the escalator, I noticed that the ambience was like the old shopping center in Greenhills. There were boutiques selling imported garments, faux jewelry, bags, footwear, health supplements and other imported goods. I stopped by Kyak, a boutique which seemed to have it all.

What to buy: I left Kyak Boutique happy with the reasonably-priced items I bought:t 2 summer dresses, leggings, Pito-Pito Health Syrup, and organic mosquito repellant.

What to pay: I spent less than P1,000 for said items

Address: Plaza Mart Mall,Downtown Araneta Ave.,Bacolod City

Directions: Kyak is at the 2nd floor

Theme: Department Store

888 Chinatown Square: Shop Like You Were At Divisoria’s 628 store

While on the way to their house, my cousin pointed to me the 888 Chinatown Square. She said it is often likened to Divisoria’s 628 Department Store in Manila where the prices of items are so low but shoppers can still haggle for a discount, depending on one’s bargaining skills.

What to buy: 888 Chinatown Square offers a wide range of very affordable merchandise like ready-to-wear garments, jewelry, accessories, footwear, DVDs, cell phone units and the latest fad and gadgets from China.

What to pay: Verrry low prices!

Address: Gatuslao Street, Bacolod City

Directions: See the building facing the National Food Authority, adjacent to the Land Bank of the Philippines

Theme: Department Store