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Shopping Center
Shops are usually open all weeks including Sundays from 9am
until 9pm. In smaller cities, shops maybe closed between 1
pm and 5 pm.
Bargaining is customary in small shops and markets, the arts,
which is to start at half the asking price and slowly increase
your offer until a compromise is reached. Remember it helps
to smile while bargaining.
Jakarta
Jakarta has plenty of options for the diehard bargain hunter.
If you are after something unique, check out the antique, carvings
and handicrafts at Jl. Surabaya and Ciputat raya where rows
of stores are packed to overflowing with everything from antique
furniture, and brass ship's compasses to Dayak swords from
deepest, darkest Borneo.
If you prefer air conditioners comfort and designer labels,
head for the modern shopping malls such as Plaza Indonesia,
Plaza Senayan, Pondok Indah Mall, Pasar Raya, and Taman Anggrek
said to be the largest mall in South east Asia.
Find the best shopping for electronics in Mangga Dua Electronics
Center I West Jakarta or Ratu Plaza in South Jakarta. The Pasar
Seni Art Markets in Ancol is famous for its paintings and other
handicrafts. Another interesting place is the Jatinegara gemstone
market, where you can find a huge variety of precious and semiprecious
stones. Stroll through the Pasar Baru pedestrian area and browse
through the traditional textile shops.
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