Top 10 exotic markets of the world

New Delhi: In the times of internet, online shopping is the most popular trend.However, traditional shopping experience is the best as one can touch and see things one wants to buy.And when it comes to visiting some of the most spectacular markets of the world, there is no chance of a miss.Here are 10 most exotic markets of the world which you can never afford to miss: 1. Grand Bazaar, Istanbul As the name suggests, it is a plethora of goods and one of the largest and oldest markets of the world. It was built in 1464, at the command of sultan Mohammed II the Conqueror, and features 58 alleys and 4,400 shops and visited by 250,000 to 400,000 people, every day.Everything on earth- jewelry, pottery, ceramics, hookahs, carpets, brassware, leather goods are available and can be bought at a cheap price through negotiations. 2. Cambodia Skuon A bizarre market that sells fried spiders, Skuon is in the Kampong Cham Province, Cambodia.It is also known as ‘Spiderville'. Women carrying large trays full of fried spiders can be seen. These are in the menus of some hotels too and considered delicacies.3. Sonore Witchcraft market, Mexico The only market in the world that sells witchcraft.Here, you can have a remedy for any ailment. Inspired by the Halloween, one can buy Rattlesnake skins, dried lizards, human skulls, live iguanas and frogs.Most famous buying items are those related to love candles, oils, amulets, soaps, needles, lotions, tobacco, herbs, and services such as spell casting and cleansings all geared to finding, keeping or recovering love.Witch doctors, practitioners can be seen giving their expert advice on problems. 4. Maeklong market, Thailand A market where one can buy seafood, but there's more to this marketplace. It has become famous world wide because it has a train running through it 8 times a day.It is centered on the Maeklong Railway track. Whenever a train approaches, the vendors move their things and shop fronts and then the usual business carries on. 5. Paris' flea market It is the largest antique market in the world.After the war of 1870, the merchants that had fled Paris built he first flea market in Saint-Ouen.Nowadays, the Saint-Ouen Flea Market offers common antique goods, like furniture, books, jewelry, as well as rare scientific instruments, archeological findings and military equipment. 6. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Thailand A unique floating market where one can buy stuff on a boat. The merchants sell fruits and vegetables on a boat. It has become one of the most popular tourist attractions. 7. Tsukiji Fish Market, Japan It is one of the most overcrowded markets of the world that sell fish. Buyers wear wetsuits, and the market handles around 3000 tones of fish each day and almost 800,000 tones per year.Naturally, being a fish market it would be smelly. 8. Khan el-Khalili, Egypt The Khan dates back as far as 1382, and some of the delights on offer in its 900 shops include glassware, brassware, perfume and jewellery; a number of artisans practice their craft before eager shoppers, too. 9. Camden, England From 1974 a small weekly crafts market that operated every Sunday near Camden Lock developed into a large complex of markets. Crafts, clothing, fast food are available here. 10. Chatuchak market, Bangkok More than 2, 000, 00 visitors come here on a weekend. A 35 acre area, it is home to 8000 market stalls. It has a diverse collection of merchandise.