Must-see shopping in Sumatra

  • Pasar Raya

    Padang

    Translating as ‘big market’, Pasar Raya lives up to its name: this massive, sprawling site is the centre of Padang’s shopping universe. Here you'll be…

  • Erionos

    Bukit Lawang

    Along Bukit Lawang's main tourist strip is this gallery featuring original abstract and traditional paintings by local artists. Pieces cost anywhere from…

  • Centre Point Medan

    Medan

    The biggest, brashest and most central of Medan's mega shopping malls, Centre Point is just east of the train station. As well as brand-name stores,…

  • Makmur Arts

    West Sumatra

    Makmur Arts has an extensive collection of antiques, including Minangkabau brass salapah panjang (long boxes) used for storing lime and tobacco, silver…

  • Roganda

    Danau Toba

    Roganda has a selection of wood carvings, including interesting Batak calendars, elaborate totem poles and fine musical instruments. Bargain hard. We’re…

  • Avail

    West Sumatra

    This outdoor adventure store is handy if you're climbing Gunung Kerinci or going on a multiday trek into the jungle. It has a good selection of camping…

  • Central Plaza Lampung

    Sumatra

    This shiny downtown mall has all your needs covered: ATMs, supermarket, cinema, fast food and restaurants.

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