Shopping in Jakarta can ever be so exciting & thrilling, as the city offers a wide range of shopping facilities. From high end malls, to roadside makeshift stalls. As the capital of Indonesia, Jakarta has been a famous travel destination among the Indonesians for bargain buys at Mangga Dua or even luxury purchase at Grand Indonesia.

We recommend a list of shopping places in Jakarta, definitely not suited for the faint-hearted. So if you are a foreigner visiting or living in Jakarta, gear up!
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Tanah Abang Textile Market

A former animal market, Tanah Abang Market is over 300 years old. Stalls spill out onto the street, selling fabrics and clothes. The market is popular with textile retailers who often visit the market to do their period inventory purchase from the wholesalers. 

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Pasar Baru

Pasar Baru (Translation: New Market) is a popular stopover en-route Kota Tua Tour. At Pasar Baru, you can find a wide - range of items you need at a price that is relatively inexpensive. It is also used as a wholesale center location, mainly popular with traditional muslim costumes, tailors & shoes!

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Jalan Surabaya Antique Market

Jalan Surabaya is well known for the antiques market located there. Jalan Surabaya itself is located at Menteng area, at the Central of Jakarta. You can see kiosks/shops that sell antiques like wayang, porcelain, wooden sculptures etc.

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Mangga Dua

The biggest shopping center in South-East Asia, Mangga Dua Shopping Center consists of 6 main complexes such as Mangga Dua Mall, Harco Mas Mangga Dua, Mangga Dua WTC, The ITC Mangga dua I, ITC Mangga Dua II, Dusit Mangga Dua and Pasar Pagi Mangga Dua. They have unlimited types of products ranging from clothes to electronic goods.

For the less adventurous travelers, fear not, Jakarta is more than adequate to bring you shopping at the finest & in comfort. Check out our previous post about shopping in jakarta for more recommendations.
 


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