The unique cultural richness of Indonesia helped shape the unique shopping places that provide a different shopping experiences.
1.Floating Market, Banjarmasin
In this market, there is one skill you must have - to maintain balance while moving from one ship to another ship when you select items. This floating market, which has more than four hundred years old, provides a variety of daily needs to Banjar community. If you are traveling there, a time to taste a variety of traditional foods of Banjar and enjoy the beauty scenic of Martapura river.
2. Sogo Squat Market, Jakarta
Big names always made followers who want to feel for the success of the name. I wonder who put first the name, the bazar market area of Tanah Abang was indeed derived from the name of the famous shopping centre, Sogo. The multi-product pricing, including the well-known branded products on offer here are affordable. However, do not be happy first, you also must be careful while choosing not to get the goods with hidden defects.
3. Antique Market On Surabaya Street, Jakarta
Been to Surabaya Street will restore your memories to the past. There are rows of shops that sell antiques. The antique lamps, the luggage, the LDs that sing while playing old music are completely available there with an affordable price. What is the trick to get the best prices for the antiques that you hunt? be patient and be meticulous. In addition to Surabaya Street, the market of Triwindu in Diponegoro Street, Solo, Central Java, also provides antiques to add your collection.
4. Balado Chips Of Christine Hakim, Padang, West Sumatera
It is located on Jalan Nipah # 38, Padang, West Sumatera. Do not be fooled by its name, the shop for souvenir in Padang city was not only provides the Balado chips but also a variety of traditional snacks from fourteen counties and cities in West Sumatera. With its great name as a well-known Indonesian artist, this souvenir icons for West Sumatera requires a ton of cassava daily to meet the consumer demand!
5. Bazar Market of 46, Jambi, West Sumatera
Along the outer ring of Jambi city, Sumatera, the daily necessities such as vegetables, fruits, and fresh fish for the traditional food of Jambi named Pempek and Tekwan, its ingredients are available in this market.
6. Used Goods Center Of Babe Market, Bandung, West Java
Who said that shopping used goods must sunbathe and jostling? In Babe Market, visitors can choose thrift comfortably. Its products range from handbag to furniture. You may also deposit your used goods for sale here.
7. Morning Market of Gasibu, Bandung, West Java
Exercise while shopping? You can do it on Gasibu field, Bandung. As the biggest bazar market in Bandung, the snacks and various items of daily necessities, the electronic equipments, to pets are sold in this market.
8. Pasar Baru, Jakarta
The market, that has stood since 1820, is still a favorite shopping site for some capital residents. The products provided a fairly complete. The atmosphere was also reminded Jakarta in the past. Suitable for those of you who want to reminisce with family and enjoy a snack.
9. Senen Market Of Cakes At Dawn, Jakarta
The dawn coming and some people are just starting their activities. But the crowds in Senen market at dawn is already underway. The traditional cakes overlay are ready for you to choose and for take away to complete the family events with very affordable prices.
10. Mayestik Market, Jakarta
Mayestik market in Kebayoran, South Jakarta has long been a haven for the perpetrators of the textile industry from the small to large scale. Those who like to sew, knit, and like the other crafts can hunt fabrics, threads, buttons, and other supplies here. Exhausted from the heat after shopping? Sit for a while and order one of a row of tasty snacks in front of the store to return the spirit of shopping.
(source from Siksta Alia, Media Indonesia newspaper)