I usually don't go to the mall. It has a good gardening store, supermarket, movie theater,…read moreStarbucks, a few restaurants (mostly fast food) and a slew of Turkish clothes shops.

On a pedestrian market Street selling clothing. It is off the tourist path. Large selection…read moredifferent fashion, mostly Turkish brands. Even though it is a pedestrian Street you still have to be careful of motorcycles. It can get quit busy on the street. I really like it that the sales people are not pushy and don't pressure you. This is the general rule in Turkey, if you go where the locals shop, the shopping experience is better and hassle free. Only problem is a lack of English. Just use a translation app on you phone and all is well. :)

Great supply of all kinds of toys, even the ever fav Star Wars merchandise. Lots of parents with…read moresomewhat eager children wanting the latest toy. There was a little puppet show outside the toy store when I was there. Very cute. Kids were sitting on the ground in front of the puppeteers mesmerized. That was even more cute.

Do a little souvenir shopping here. It is for tourists, but the ownership the stalls are not pushy…read moreat all. Most are very kind with shoppers. More seem to have someone who speak English and also German and Arabic (Turkish of course).

A nice mall outside is downtown. Maybe a 20 minute taxi ride from the city center depending on…read moretraffic. It had a movie theater that had some films in English. There is also a pump, supermarket, and innumerable shops.

Takes you away from the killer hot weather and the atmosphere of the city and makes you feel like…read moreyou are in istanbul or sth:)

Love this. Free books at the top floor of Forum Mall. Kids have been coming by and taking the free…read morebooks. Warms my heart. No adults took any (only me). The printed word is still alive! Long Live Books in print. (sorry trees, I love you too, but it I could be recycled into a book! Ah what dreams!). I hope this isn't a temporary installation.

This is inside Sanko Park Mall to your immediate left when you come in the main entrance. Staff are…read morekind and curious about foreigners. You are nit guaranteed to find and English speaker working here, so plan accordingly. Lots of clothing options, which are a bit more expensive than other places. The quality is generally good, but always a good idea to double check when you buy in Gaziantep. Less of a chance of thar happening here though.

'Bakırcılar Çarşısı' (Coppersmith Bazaar) is must visit when you are in Gaziantep. There are a lot…read moreof copper handcrafts from local artisans. The copper plates come in all sizes with handmade or stamped designs. The handmade designs are much more expensive then the stamped designs. It is easier to explore on the pedestrian only streets that crisscross on an uneven grid in the bazaar. It is fun to explore and small enough not to get lost. No matter if you do get lost because the shop keepers are very kind and will happily point you in the right direction if you get lost. I really enjoyed the more relaxed atmosphere in this bazaar as opposed to the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul where some shop keepers have a more aggressive haggling style. Most of the tourists I saw were Turkish, which is always a good sign. If Turkish tourists are browsing it means that there is a less of a chance of it being a tourist trap where the artisans cater only to foreign tourists.