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Page 4 of 5 World's Largest MallIt's the world's largest entertainment and shopping centre and Alberta's number one tourist attraction, featuring over 800 stores and services, over 100 eating establishments, plus nine world class attractions. It's the only mall of its kind - both a shopper's dream and a world of excitement and adventure. This amazing structure - often called the "8th Wonder of the World" - spans the equivalent of 48 city blocks in the prestigious west end of the City of Edmonton (metro population over 995,000), in the Province of Alberta. They have it all: a world class hotel, the widest variety of one-of-a-kind stores, fantastic attractions, spectacular games, restaurants to suit all tastes and great entertainment. It's all under one roof, ensuring you and your family have a fun and relaxing experience. Mall Hours: Monday-Saturday 10AM-9:00PM Sunday 11:00AM-5:00PM West Edmonton Mall www.westedmontonmall.com 780-444-5200 Mall of AmericaSit-down restaurants - 20 Fast food restaurants - 30 Specialty food stores - 36 Movie screens - 14 Number of stores - More than 520 258 Statues of Liberty could lie inside the Mall Mall of America is big enough to hold 32 Boeing 747s If a shopper spent 10 minutes browsing at every store, it would take them more than 86 hours to complete their visit to Mall of America There is no sales tax on clothing in Minnesota Mall Hours: Monday-Saturday 10AM - 9:30PM Sunday - 11:00AM-7:00PM Mall of America www.mallofamerica.com 952-883-8800 Shopping in Hong KongHong Kong's Central district houses many shimmering skyscrapers and marbled shopping atriums and malls. The contrast between the old world markets and designer boutiques provides variety and excitement to any shopping day. Scattered among the government headquarters and financial and banking houses are a wealth of opportunities for any shopper. The Landmark, The Galleria, Prince's Building, Alexandra House and the ifc mall are the main shopping centres, with designer shops and exclusive brand names in abundance. Western Market in Sheung Wan is a handsomely renovated Edwardian building filled with Chinese handicraft stores and fabric shops. It is situated at the corner of Connaught Road and Morrison Street, Sheung Wan. The Admiralty too is famous for its brand-name luxury goods. Pacific Place, one of Hong Kong's most popular malls, is the ideal place to go in this area. You'll find perfect gift ideas within its 130-plus outlets, including the Lane Crawford and Seibu department stores and top designer labels. Pacific Place is connected to the Admiralty MTR Station. Hong Kong Tourism Board http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/shop/index.jhtml 212-421-3382 |