Must-see shopping in Indonesia

  • Gota

    Maluku

    The biggest supermarket and department store (second floor) in Langgur. Stock up on packaged food, fruit, cheap clothes and phone accessories.

  • Aryanion Store

    Tana Toraja

    This store specialises in cool T-shirts (for both guys 'n' gals) made from quality cotton. Check out its Toraja motifs and stylish designs.

  • Losari Silk

    South Sulawesi

    Snap photos in the crowded, clacking silk-weaving factory downstairs before dropping a bundle on high-end silk shirts and sarongs upstairs.

  • Portobello

    Ubud

    Locally made kimonos, kaftans and wrap-around dresses in bright fabrics are the speciality of this boutique near the Ubud Monkey Forest.

  • Mataram Mall

    Mataram

    A multistorey shopping mall with a supermarket, department stores, electronics and clothes shops, and some international restaurants.

  • Ud Inti

    Pulau Ambon

    This hole-in-the-wall Chinese-run minimart is one of the few shops in town where you can buy beer, as well as whisky, gin and rum.

  • Citi Mall

    Kalimantan

    About 5km southeast of the river, on the airport road, this is the region's largest mall with a Hypermart and small food court.

  • Terang Bulan

    Yogyakarta

    Established in 1942, this fixed-price outlet is one of many selling machine-produced batik on Malioboro and A Yani streets.

  • Todi

    Tana Toraja

    Sells high-quality ikat, wood carvings and Torajan crafts. Prices are quite high, but some bargaining is possible.

  • Pasar Kebun Sayur

    Balikpapan

    An eclectic market for local handicrafts, gemstones and souvenirs. North of the city centre on yellow angkot 5.

  • Smile Shop

    Ubud

    All manner of second hand, donated goods are for sale in this charity shop to benefit the Smile Foundation of Bali.

  • Borneo Art Shop

    Pontianak

    Come here to enter a world of exotic curios from around Borneo, including arts and antiques etc. Lots of etc.

  • Minimart

    Banda Islands

    Hole-in-the-wall, no-name minimart that sells beer and stays open later than most other shops in Bandaneira.

  • Market

    East Java

    A classic public market brimming with fresh fruit, meat, fish and all manner of clothes and household items.

  • Muara Mall

    North Maluku

    A small, serviceable shopping centre with a supermarket, a pharmacy and a few food and clothing outlets.

  • Naruki Surf Shop

    Kuta & Legian

    One of dozens of surf shops lining the lanes of Kuta, sells a huge range of boards at popular prices.

  • Pasar Cina

    Makassar

    Thriving morning market in the heart of Chinatown with plenty of vegetables, herbs and animal parts.

  • Balikpapan Plaza

    Balikpapan

    Balikpapan Plaza shopping mall anchors the town centre with a Hypermart, Time Zone and food court.

  • Paragon Mall

    Solo

    Upmarket mall with Apple and Crocs footwear stores, fashion boutiques and a Carrefour supermarket.

  • Kampung Arab

    Denpasar

    Has jewellery and precious-metal stores run by scores of Middle Eastern and Indian merchants.

  • Moari

    Ubud

    New and restored Balinese musical instruments are sold alongside souvenirs at this tiny shop.

  • Market

    Maluku

    A modest collection of covered stalls selling fresh food, household items and cheap clothes.

  • Braga City Walk

    Bandung

    Small upmarket shopping mall with boutiques, a food court, a cinema and a supermarket.

  • Maluku City Mall

    Pulau Ambon

    The most central of Kota Ambon's megamalls has a hypermart and fast-food outlets.

  • Oi-Tourism

    Baliem Valley

    The NGO-run Oi-Tourism has a large selection of tribal art and crafts.

  • Plaza Surabaya

    Surabaya

    One of the bigger and glitzier malls in a city obsessed with them.

  • Pasar Misi

    Baliem Valley

    In the south of town, this is one of Wamena’s three markets.

  • Matahari

    Denpasar

    Main branch of the department store plus numerous other shops.

  • Pasar Jatayu

    Bandung

    Search this flea market for collectables hidden amid the junk.

  • Tondano Indah

    North Maluku

    Minimart that sells beer, as well as whisky and gin.

  • Baruna Art Shop

    Ubud Region

    Has many Barong masks in stock for you to admire.

  • Nyoman Ruka

    Ubud Region

    A workshop producing and selling Barong masks.

  • Pasar Pagi

    Kalimantan

    A wonderfully chaotic morning market.

  • ARMA

    Ubud

    Large selection of cultural titles.

  • Plaza Ambarrukmo

    Yogyakarta

    A regular shopping mall, Ambarukmo is 5km east of the centre on the road to Prambanan and has a great selection of boutiques, as well as a good food court…

  • Ratu Indah Mall

    Makassar

    The best central mall, with (official) Apple and Samsung retailers, a Body Shop, a Matahari department store, outdoor-adventure sports retailers, cafes…

  • Guwang Pasar Seni

    Ubud Region

    A popular stop for tourist buses, this very touristy market in Guwang, on Sukawati's southern edge, is full of cheap souvenirs. Many of these are produced…

  • Mal Malioboro

    Yogyakarta

    For regular shopping in the heart of town, Mal Malioboro covers every need from shoes and sportswear to bookshops and small stands selling cheap batik.

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