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Splendid China Mall

A large Asian-themed shopping center in Toronto offering an array of specialty shops, eateries, and cultural experiences.

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It’s a slog to reach without a car, but Splendid China Mall out in Markham—the largest indoor Asian shopping mall in North America—is the best spot to visit for Asian goods, truly authentic Chinese food, herbal medicines and, notoriously, bootleg bags and DVDs. (Canadian police raid certain shops routinely and, in 2018, the Office of the United States Trade Representative branded it as a “notorious market” because its vendors work “largely with impunity”.) If you have a free day in the city, it’s worth the drive out. 

mfraiman 2 years ago

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