The capital of Indonesia, Jakarta is home to more than 10 million people. Over the years the city has expanded drastically whilst challenging some of its other Asian counterparts. This modern bustling city is complete with many state of the art skyscrapers, contemporary residential houses, apartment complexes and mega malls.
Today, Jakarta has become a place where travellers can find absolutely anything and everything making it an exceptional shopping destination. From textiles, clothes, accessories, CD’s to various electronic goods, Jakarta has got it all. Visitors to this great city can enjoy shopping at ease at the many expansive malls, department stores or even the numerous street side markets.
Major shopping centres are positioned right throughout the city of Jakarta. Some of the most noteworthy shopping arcades include the high-class Plaza Indonesia, Taman Anggrek Mall, WTC Mangga Dua, Plaza EX, Pondok Indah Mall, Plaza Semanggi and Plaza Senayan. Apart from the mega shopping malls, shoppers can head to the downtown area in order to experience the best of street side shopping. For instance, the well connected, block M area with many stalls and stores is an exciting place for shopping in Jakarta.
Jakarta also offers its visitors with a wide range of places to shop for traditional handcrafted arts. The well known department stores, Sarinah and Pasaraya Grande boast an extensive collocation of local arts and crafts. These stores are also popular for its broad selection of Batiks. Some of the finest products on sale here include textiles, silver, leather goods, carvings, basketry and so much more. Jalan Surabaya is one of Indonesia’s most renowned antique markets. The Glodok area is perfect for visitors interested in shopping for electronic goods. Meanwhile some of the country’s noted traditional markets include Pasar Cikini, Pasar Mayestik and Pasar Tanah Abang.
Shopping in Jakarta is known to offer its visitor a truly diverse and unique experience. To make shopping ever more interesting and exciting the city has established many other facilities such as public transport, hotel accommodation and much more. To experience the best of shopping in this phenomenal city, travellers can stay at the ideally located Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta that features a wide range of modern and lavish facilities.