bandung - Tourismus Indonesien
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bandung - Tourismus Indonesien
If you go to Indonesia, shopping should be listed at the first priority in your trip plan. It is hard to control our shopping desire when we see unique, beautiful and many low budget products in many shop stores in Indonesia. Your shopping experience in Indonesia would be unforgetable experience and a great story to tell. tive place to visit. Tanah Abang is very huge place, so l, it is very cozy place and also available food court n Tanah Abang area, at the center of Jakarta. et the side of Jalan Surabaya (Surabaya Street), we can numerous kiosks. It is normal to find small shops on side of street in Indonesia, but please look closer, this is special. They sell so many antique goods. Wood lptures, masks, antique ornaments, lamps, music settes, telephones, cameras, till telescopes are sold his area. That’s why Jalan Surabaya is popular as an Indonesia offers visitors with an almost overwhelming choice of shopping opportunities, all at incredible value of money. 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The same thing also happens to the way of people in doing shopping, as we call shopping culture. When you shop in Indonesia, your bargaining skill is highly needed, especially in traditional market or small kiosk which sells souvenirs for tourists. Don’t be afraid to take your time, your patience will be rewarded with much lower prices. It could also be an interesting activities if you are not merely buying things, but also interacting with the sellers. Infact, you would probably be surprised to know that they can speak your language. Another characteristic, in most circumstances, people pay with cash. It happens in traditional stores. So, don’t forget to bring some cash with you if you want to buy something in this kind of place. But still, many modern stores has already provided credit card payment services. Here are some interesting shopping places in Indonesia: JAKARTA As the capital city of Indonesia, everything is available in Jakarta, especially for shopping. Jakarta is simply the paradise for shoppers. It already has hundreds of sophisticated shopping malls and still counting. You can spend an entire day at the mall as it offers all your need. Eating three meals at various cafés and eateries, enjoying coffee at one American coffee chain or another, going to the cinema, iceskating and of course, indulging in some shopping with friends and family. The city's megamalls offer a day out for all the family and a place to spend some hard-earned cash! But not only that, it also has antique items markets on the side of the street. So, enjoy shopping in Jakarta! Sarinah Pasaraya Blok M Besides providing modern and branded fashion items, Sarinah Pasaraya is also famous for its richness of traditional handicrafts. If you have limited time to explore places in Indonesia to find cratfs first hand, Sarinah Pasaraya is the best place to visit. It is located in Jl. Iskandarsyah II No. 2, Blok M, phone +62-21-722-2221/ 726-0170 Plaza Indonesia Located in the centre of the city, Plaza Indonesia has become the home of favorable high class shopping. Plaza Indonesia is the heaven for people who love branded fashion items and also jewelry. Additionally, it also provides many entertainments and hanging out sites, such as movie, music and restaurant. So, the brand image of this shopping plaza, “It’s where I want to be”, is exactly true to describe how shopping lovers feel about Plaza Indonesia. It is located at the heart of Jakarta, at Jl. MH Thamrin Kav 28-30. Plaza Senayan Plaza Senayan was opened in 1996 and become one of the most well-established Shopping Centers in Jakarta, today. Over the years, despite the various development and changes undergone around Plaza Senayan, it has successfully maintained its status of sophistication and elegance. Plaza Senayan is conveniently located at the South end of Jakarta's Central Business District (CBD), positioned next to Jalan Sudirman and near Jalan Gatot Subroto - two of Jakarta's main thorough fares. It is located minutes away from Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, by car. It is also easily accessible by taxi or airport shuttle bus. Senayan City The brand-new, exclusive mall occupies total land area of 76,000square-meter, consisting of 418 retail spaces, gourmet supermarkets and international department stores in five levels. The mall houses famous retailers like Debenhams, Best Denki and Fitness First Plus. Senayan City also introduces the arrival of international fashion brands such as Topshop Topman, Ted Baker, Miss Selfridge, Bebe in Indonesia and an array of exclusive stores like Zara, Armani Exchange, Raoul, Guess, La Senza, Ferre, an International Dental & Medical Centre, banking services, international clubs, two conceptual food courts, the Urban Kitchen and Food Studio, Cinema XXI and the Premiere. Located in Senayan, part of Jakarta’s Central Business District, Senayan City is easily accessible from Jalan Sudirman, Thamrin and Arteri Pondok Indah, without the hassles of 3in1 zone. Tanah Abang Like we formerly said, everything is available in Jakarta. Tanah Abang is a kind of shopping malls which also provide everything. It is also the biggest textiles and garments market in Souteast Asia. This site is the right place if you want to enjoy the cheap shopping in Jakarta. It offers all kinds of fashion items clothing products with good quality and cheapest price make this place as an attractive place to visit. Tanah Abang is very huge place, so prepare your energy to go around. But still, it is very cozy place and also available food court inside. Don’t forget to bargain. It is located in Tanah Abang area, at the center of Jakarta. Surabaya Street, Antique Market On the side of Jalan Surabaya (Surabaya Street), we can find numerous kiosks. It is normal to find small shops on the side of street in Indonesia, but please look closer, this one is special. They sell so many antique goods. Wood sculptures, masks, antique ornaments, lamps, music cassettes, telephones, cameras, till telescopes are sold in this area. That’s why Jalan Surabaya is popular as an antique goods market. The market has been in Jalan Surabaya since 1974. Before that time, people who sell antique goods just go walking around the city to sell it door to door. This market is popular for antique collectors. Some said that many world stars, such as Mick Jagger and Sharon Stone also shopped there. So, visiting Jalan Surabaya in Jakarta would be an interesting experience for you. Here are some tips to shop in Jalan Surabaya: o If you would like to buy something, please bargain. It is highly recommended to compare the price between one kiosk to another, so it will help you when you want to bargain. o There is not so many choices of public transportation to get to Jalan Surabaya. It will be easy to reach Jalan Surabaya by taxi, ojek motor (public motorcycles), or bajaj (a small-3 wheelscar). Going by bajaj will also become a “unique” experience for people who want some challenges. More Information about shopping in Jakarta: http://jakarta-tourism.go.id/wisatadkiapp/content/en/34/shopping As the capital city of Indonesia, it is very easy to find transportation to get there and away from every part of Indonesia by land, air, or sea. Jakarta is also the main gate for international arrivals in Indonesia. So the access to the city would not be a problem. All kind of accomodation is available in Jakarta. From the first class international standart hotel and restaurant, to the low fares hostels and streets food stalls. You will have various options for your pleasure. BANDUNG Shopping is the main purpose for tourists who come to Bandung. In 2003-2004, the growth of clothing store in Bandung raised so high. Almost 200 new clothing stores were establised in Bandung at that period. Imagine hundreds of shopping stores with hundreds of choices. Besides, lovely and friendly shopping malls are also available in Bandung. The tree top areas to shop are Jl. Dago (Rich & Famous, Blossom, Uptown, Glamour), Jl. Riau (Heritage, Summit, Oasis, Terminal Tas, Metropolitan) and Jl. Cihampelas (famous for its jeans). We recommend stopping at one end of the street and working your way down, shop by shop. Bandung is a very ideal place for shopping! Distro Once upon a time in Bandung, a group of creative people were having a gathering. They were young people who have an idealistic mind about Indonesian products. They wanted to share their ideas to create a kind of store which is filled with Indonesian brands to make people, especially young people, to love and proud of the product from their own country. Then they executed the idea, and start to sell fashion products, especially T-shirts. The place that they use to sell the product is called “distribution store” and as Indonesian people like to shorten words, it is more popular to call such a store with “distro”. Distros are the latest thing to hit Bandung. These small stylish shops sell products made by local designers who have yet to acquire their own label. The shops sell anything from clothing and accessories to magazines, books and indie records. Distro’s t-shirts, jackets and other fashion products has unique graphics, good quality of material but no need to spend much money to buy. Therefore since the last decade, distro products have become one of the most popular styles of fashion for young people in Indonesia. There are many kinds of distros with different brands. And it is already spread all over Indonesia. But still, the best place to look for this kind of product is in Bandung, as the place of origin. Some distros in Bandung: Ouval Research AIRPLANE SYSTM Address: Jl. Buah Batu No.64 Bandung Phone: +62-22 7306697 Address: Jl. Aceh No. 44 Bandung Phone: +62-22 4210092 Toilette Metamorf Address: Jl. Riau 106 Bandung Phone: +62-22 70718695 Address: Jl. Buah Batu 103 Bandung Office: +62-22 4236880 Unkl 347 Neps Distro Address: 18th Park Jl. Riau 18 Phone: +62-22 70653323 Address: Jl. Trunojoyo 4 Bandung Factory Outlet (FO) Same as distro, FO’s hometown is in Bandung. The phrase Factory Outlet means a store which sells rest product of some fashion factory in Indonesia. Since many of branded fashion factory are located in West Java, many businessman in Bandung take the opportunity by ordering the product directly from the factory then sell it again in FOs. Low price is the main attractiveness of the FO products. Besides, the clothing are fashionable and in an up to date style. Each FO also has stunning design of stores. Many of them are located along Dago and Riau Street in Bandung. Most of FO sell modern clothing for man, woman, and also children. They also sell some accessories. Some FOs in Bandung: Secret Jl. Riau No. 47, Phone: +62-22 4260818 Rumah Mode FO Jl. Setiabudhi No.41, Phone: +62-22 2035498 Happening FO Jl. Ir. H. Juanda 14 BLOSSOM Jl. Ir H Juanda 112 Metropolis Jl. Riau No. 55 UP TOWN Jl. Ir H Juanda 84 Rich and Famous Jl. Ir. H Juanda No. 14 Mode Plus Jl. Setiabudi 41-F, Phone: +62-22 203279 Mooi Jl. Cemara No. 83 Paris van Java. This shopping mall has a unique architecture. It provides indoor and outdoor space to enjoy shopping or just hanging out. Imagine that there is a paddy field inside a shopping mall and surrounded by high class brand shops. More over, it also offers a little peace of Europe and more. They change the decorations each period and the visitors could enjoy fascinating decorations each time they visit this mall. Its resorts and lifestyle place contains around 200 tenants that offer different types of products and services. It is located in Jalan Sukajadi, Bandung 40296, West Java, Indonesia. Cihampelas Walk. Also known as Ciwalk, it is popular site for young people to shop and hang out. This place combines modern shopping center and refreshing natural atmosphere. It has large green trees and garden with various flowers. It offers various stores, foodcourts, play ground, entertainment and good atmosphere for shopping. It is located in Jl. Cihampelas 160, Bandung 40116, West Java, Indonesia, and Phone: +62-22 2061122; 2030800 From Jakarta, the most popular way is by land through Cipularang highway, takes about 1,5-2 hours for private car, 2-3 hours from public bus. The best train service from Jakarta is the Parahyangan, takes about 3 hours. Bandung is also connected by train with several cities in Java. You can catch Lodaya train from Solo and Yogyakarta. There is also air transport from Halim Airport Jakarta, takes about 30 minutes to Bandung. For local Transportation, Bandung has city bus and angkot which run over certain routes all over the city. They displayed their destination in the vehicles. Grand Aquila Hotel Grand Aquila Hotel Bandung is located at the centre of the city's commercial distric, only 500m drive from Bandung's toll gate, 10 minutes from the Airport and 15 minutes from Train Station. The warm of Sundanese hospitality and highly proffesional associates distinguishes Grand Aquila Hotel Bandung as the leading hotel for bussines and leasure travel. Address: Jl. Dr. Djundjunan 116. Bandung 40173, Indonesia Phone: +62-22 2039280. Fax: +62-22 2039282. Email: [email protected] Sheraton Hotel Bandung High on the slopes at Dago Valley, Sheraton Bandung Hotel & Towers is surrounded by picturesque mountains and stunning city scenery. With a convenient location just minutes away from the main business district, an abundance of fresh mountain air, and resort-styled facilities, the hotel is a great choice in Bandung. Plus, it is conveniently located 30 minutes from the Hussein Sastranegara Airport and approximately 20 minutes from the train station, making it easily accessible for business or leisure travellers. Contact: Address: Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No. 390, Bandung 40135, Indonesia Phone: +62-22 2500303 Jayakarta Bandung Hotel Majestically set on a hilltop, The Jayakarta Bandung offers a spectacular panoramic view of the city and the surrounding mountains. As the evening comes, the view is replaced by the colorful sparkle of millions of lights below. Contact: Address Jl. Ir.H.Juanda 381 A. Dago, Bandung 40135 Phone: +62-22 250 5888 Fax: +62-22 250 5388 E-mail: [email protected] There are many others 5 stars, 4 stars, 3 stars, or lower class hotels in Bandung. For more information, click this link www.bandungtourism.com YOGYAKARTA Yogyakarta is famous as being the centre of Javanese culture. Here, people highly respect their traditional culture and do their best to conserve it. As a result, they keep produce things that related to the culture. Many ethnic items, like Batik, are easily found in this city. That’s why it is not exaggerating when people say “Yogyakarta is the heaven of Javanese ethnic items”. Beringharjo Market This market has been the center of economy in Yogyakarta for centuries. It also offers various items, especially local products. If you want to buy Batik, this is the best place, since it provide all kinds of Batik from every motives, quality, shape and price. If you want to taste some local cuisine, you will find some stores selling traditional snacks, like pecel, bakpia, hung kwe, nagasari, or geplak. Not only that, some traditional herbs (jamu) and allspice is also available in this place. Besides, it also offers many antique goods with a cheaper price. Bargaining is a must in here. Beringharjo market is indeed the right place for experiencing local shopping. It is located in Malioboro Street, right in the center of the city. Mirota Batik Mirota Batik is centre of Batik and handicraft in Jogja. It offers comfortable ambiance for shopping. Since the first time entering the buiding, you will smell unique aroma of incense. Then someone wearing traditional Javanese clothes will welcome you at the front of the door. You can find many kinds of batik with various style and price. You will also find crafts for decorating your home with ethnic style or just souvenirs for your relatives and collegues. There are two stores of Mirota Batik in Jogja. One of them is located in the south of Malioboro Street, at the center of the city, so it will be very easy to reach this store. Address: Mirota Batik Yogyakarta : Jl. Jend. A. Yani No. 9 (in front of Beringharjo Market) Phone: +62-274 588524 Mirota Batik Kaliurang : Jalan Kaliurang Km. 15,5 Along the Malioboro Street Malioboro is a mixture between ancient and modern Yogyakarta. You can find a lot of small traditional kiosks on the side of the street, but on the other side, you can also find a modern shopping mall which provide modern items. Shopping in Malioboro would be a unique experience if you directly interact with the friendly sellers on the side of the streets who sell many kinds of ethnic stuffs. Also, it is highly recomended to bargain to get a cheap price. It is the located at the heart of Yogyakarta, right in the city center. Kasongan Village Kasongan Village in Yogyakarta has been famous for centuries for its handicraft products, especially pottery vases. Nowadays, Yogyakarta craftmen make vases in wide variety of styles, sizes, and materials; including ceramic vases, clay vases, terrazzo vases, and terracotta vases. Kasongan is located in Bantul, southern of Yogyakarta. Kota Gede In the 18th century, the Mataram Palace appointed Kotagede as a silver handicraft center to fulfill the palace’s needs. Now, Kota Gede is still the centre of silver handicraft, not only for the palace royals, but also for everyone. The collection of silver handicrafts includes silver bowls, cake plates, cup sets and teapots, rings, earnings, and more. Kota Gede area is very popular among consumers and jewellery businesses. It is located in the eastern part of Sultan’s Palace (Kraton Yogyakarta). Various Art Shops in Yogyakarta Here are some recommended art shops in Yogyakarta: Sabda Art Shop Irtani Asri Collection Sibayak Art Shop Jl. Achmad Jazuli Jl. Solo Karangploso Jl. Tirtodipuran 47 Phone: (+62274) 561775 Phone: (+62274) 517793 Phone: (+62274) 372749 Nartis Silver Imam Gallery Sanggar Sawo Puppet Jl. Tegal Gendu 22 Jl. Dagen 70 Jl. Alley Suripto Mantrijeron Phone: (+62274) 374890 Phone: (+62274) 515037 Block MJ-3/911 Phone: (+62274) 386168 Men Galery Dirix Art Gallery Jl. Cendana 13 Jl. Laksda Adisucipto Km 8 Sanggar Mataram Phone: (+62274) 517996 Phone: (+62274) 563526 Jl. Pramuka Phone: (+62274) 389728 Mahadewa Art Shop Yuni Tom Leather Jl. Laksda Adisucipto Km 8,5 Jl. Gedongkuning IX ASH Gallery Phone: (+62274) 488360 Phone: (+62274) 383362 Jl. Imogiri 19-A Phone: (+62274) 384404 Koong Gallery Tulus Warsito Gallery Jl. Nyai A Dahlan 12 Jl. Jogokaryan 69-B Art Gallery Sapto Hudoyo Phone: (+62274) 376271 Phone: (+62274) 386204 Jl. Solo Km 9 Phone: (+62274) 488443 Jedok Stone Works Tritama Gallery Jl. Imogiri Barat 124 Jl. Jend Sudirman Amri Gallery Phone: (+62274) 411648 Phone: (+62274) 547479 Jl. Gampingan 4 Phone: (+62274) 564525 Java Dan Madura Art Tiffa Art Shop Antique Jl. Sosrowijayan Wetan Block The Gaza Style Jl. Monumen Yogya Kembali 7 GT-1/122 RT 014/02 Jl. Tanjung Phone: (+62274) 582088 Phone: (+62274) 512841 Phone: (+62274) 367028 From Jakarta Garuda Indonesia Airlines fly from Jakarta directly to Yogyakarta 4 times daily. It takes about 1 hour. There is also train from Jakarta to Yogyakarta by Agro Dwipangga, Agro Lawu, Bima, Gajayana, or Taksaka train. It takes about 7-8 hours. From Denpasar, Bali Garuda Indonesia Airlines fly from Denpasar directly to Yogyakarta once daily. It takes about 1 hour 15 min. From Singapore AirAsia Airlines fly from Singapore directly to Yogyakarta once everyday. It takes about 2 hours. Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta This hotel is situated in the scenic outskirts of north-western Yogyakarta, elegantly set in 24 hectares of beautifully landscaped hotel gardens. The idyllic location of this Indonesian hotel affords stunning views of Mount Merapi (the sacred mountain of Java), Seribu Mountain and Java's beautiful landscape. Address: Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta Jalan Palagan Tentara Pelajar, Yogyakarta, Indonesia 55581 Phone: +62-274 86 9588; +62-274 86 9123 Email: [email protected] Melia Purosani Hotel Melia Purosani Hotel is an international five-star hotel. Located in the centre of Yogyakarta, the hotel is just a few minutes walk from the famous shopping area of Jalan Malioboro and 900 meters from the Sultan’s Palace of Kraton. Address: Jl. Suryotomo No. 31 Yogyakarta INDONESIA 55122 Phone: +62-274 589521, 589523 Fax: +62-274 588070, 588071 There are also many low budget hotels located in Malioboro area, such as in Sosrowijayan Street and Prawirotaman area. BALI Enjoying holiday in Bali is not complete without shopping. As the world class tourist destination, Bali provides many shopping sites for the tourists to enjoy. It has several stores sell modern goods and also places sell ethnic items originally from Bali. Bali also becomes a potential selling spot of ethnic items from another region Indonesia since many people from around the world visit this place. The shopping place is spead all over the island, but at most visited tourism spots, you can find it in every step of your feet. Make your trip to Bali to be an unforgettable experience by buying memorable things for your family, friends and yourself as well. Some recommended tips, bargaining in markets, shops and art shops, is normal practice and getting a good price depends largely on one's bargaining skills. As bargaining forms a large part of the fun of shopping in Bali, remember to carry cash, as not all places accept credit cards, and be good humoured. Balinese arts have unique and distinctive characters and attract people from around the world. Some artists sell their works at the galleries. Beside that, Bali also has many art markets as the right shoping place for art hunter from around the world. Some of the famous art market, such as: Kuta Art Market Pasar seni kuta is located at Jl. Kartika Plaza and just few steps from the Kuta Beach, the world famous tourism spot. Kuta arts market (pasar seni Kuta) is a term used in Bali to loosely describe a collection of market stalls selling, nick-nacks, Balinese handicrafts and knock-off gear. Here at pasar seni there are many merchant which offering you their merchandise with good quality. As its location nearby the beach make it is interesting for tourists while they are enjoying the beach. Some of handicraft, antique furniture, long/short pants, sarongs, shoes, wood carvings, belts, kites and sea food restaurant also are found here. There are many merchant which selling T shirts which paint with Barong or Rangda face and some hand textile canton with variety of color, just about everything you will need for you stay in bali or your lovely friends back home. Sukawati Art Market Sukawati art market, Pasar Seni Sukowati, is a busy centre for colourful local craft. Offering wind chimes, t-shirts, brightly painted kites, wooden carvings of all shapes and sizes and much more, this is an excellent place to enjoy shopping with the locals, with prices far lower than elsewhere on the island. The Balinese come to buy parasols to decorate their temples and carry in processions, chose new lemak hung with Chinese coins to hang on family shrines at Galungan and bargain for lengths of the gold-painted perada cloth that’s wound round pillars, eaves and shrines whenever there’s a temple festival or a rite of passage within their house compound. Sukawati is a lively centre for temple decorations. It is located in Gianyar Bali. Shopping Galleries in Bali Bali is well known as a treasure-house of interesting goods, splendid local hand woven materials, silver and gold works, wood carvings and many other handicrafts in attractive displays. Here are some art galleries in Bali: Andy's Gallery Offering an eclectic mix of furniture and carvings nicely displayed on two levels, includes both antique and reproduction furniture. It also has an attractive wedding chest. Address: Jl. Raya Br. Taman Kerobokan No. 15 Kuta Agung Rai Gallery Representing a community of artists, this gallery offers paintings of some of Indonesia's best young artists. Address: Jl. Raya Peliatan, Ubud, Gianyar Galeri Keris Open daily 9am - 10pm. If you're looking for a one-stop shop for all your arts and crafts needs, this is the place to visit. Also known as the Indonesian Handicraft Centre and Department Store, Galeri Keris has a wide selection of arts, crafts, and clothes that make inexpensive and fun gifts. Address: Galleria Nusa Dua, Phone: +62-361 771303 Asmat Kamoro It is located on the corner nearby Jl. Majapahit, you can't miss this shop; it has a character of its own. This very crowded and cramped shop specializes in tribal artifacts from Irian Jaya. While you can find lots of junk here, if you dig enough, you may find an occasional treasure. Look for long carved Asmat poles, shields, drums, axes, and bows and arrows. Address: Jl. Patih Jelantik 175 Kuta, Phone: +62-361 755-625 Bamboo Gallery Representing many of Bali's most promising young artists, this gallery is less traditional and more innovative than most other galleries in Bali. Address: Main Road Ubud, Phone: +62-361 975037 Teratai shop This is a very good place to buy wood carving craft. Address: Basangkasa Street no.38, Phone: +62-811385699 Duty Free Shop Location: on Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai Kuta Aman shop Raja Seminyak Street no. 38 Br. Basangka, Seminyak-Kuta-Bali Bamboo Blonde Lesmana Street no 61, Seminyak, Bali Phone: +62-361 7805919 www.tabootrading.com Other Stores in Kuta and Seminyak Kuta and Seminyak is the heaven if you want to find everything you need to enjoy your holiday in Bali, such as swimwear and surf wear, or local made fashion. It is also the center of shopping for international brands items. Besides, you can also find numerous art shops there. Bali also has numerous modern malls which provide world famous branded items and many other modern goods, such as: Kuta Square It is located just 50 km away from Kuta Beach in Jalan Bakung Sari. Kuta Square is a good place to shop before or after enjoying the beautiful beach. Kuta Square is packed with many international and local brands from surf wear outlets, dining areas, a hypermarket and fashion stores. Discovery Shopping Mall Bali This is a big mall in Bali. You can find many established international brands here. There are also many other facilities, such as banks, restaurants, cafés, bookstores, opticians and pharmacies. Location: Jalan Bakung Sari For more information, please visit http://www.balitourismboard.org Many local and international airline companies have direct flights to Bali. The flight from Jakarta takes about 1.5 hours, Singapore takes 2,5 hours, Perth (Australia) takes 3 hours, Hong Kong takes 4.5 hours, and Sydney/Melbourne takes about 5.5-6 hours. Just make sure you look for "Denpasar (DPS)" instead of "Bali" in airline time tables. It is the capital of Bali. In the island, because of its size, it is not difficult to get around Bali by various modes of transportation. The traditional types of transportation to the high class limousine are available for tourists to choose. Not to forget the sea transportation that connect Bali to some of its sister islands. However, train does not exist in Bali. As one of main tourism destination in the world, Bali has many and various hotels. From the world class hotels to low budget kind of hotels, Bali has it all. For further information, you can contact: Bali Tourism Board Jl. Raya Puputan 41, Renon, Denpasar, Bali 80235, Indonesia Phone: +62-361 235600, Fax: +62-361 239200, Email: [email protected] http://www.balitourismboard.org Bali Government Tourism Office Jalan Surapati Nomor 7 Denpasar Phone: +62-361 223602, 234569, 231422, Fax: +62-361 223602 SOLO Solo, officially named as Surakarta, has emerged as the new shopping center in Indonesia. With its motto as The Spirit of Java, Solo offers numerous Javanese ethnical stuffs to every potential visitor who wishes to satisfy their shopping desire. There are several interesting shopping place in Solo, such as: Klewer Market This place is another center for shopping Batik in Indonesia after Beringharjo Market. It also provides tekstil products in low price, especially if you buy in great quantities, because the friendly seller will give you big discount. It is located around Kasunanan Surakarta Palace. Triwindu Market It is another market which offers various antique goods for tourists. If you want to find stuffs from the past, this is the right place to go. It has small alleys with the seller aligning in each side. Again, don’t hesitate to bargain even until half of the price. We could watch some cultural event in front of this market in certain occasion, as it is located in very strategic place nearby Mangkunegaran Palace. The street in front of this market is also become cozy hang out place for youngsters in Solo. It is located in Jl. P. Diponegoro, Solo Kota/Banjarsari Gedhe Market Commonly known as “Pasar Gedhe” by local people, in English literally translated into “Big Market”, it is indeed the biggest market in Solo. The building was a combination of Javanese and European style, designed by Dutch architect named Ir. Thomas Karsten. Located in front of Solo city hall, this market mainly offers traditional cuisines of Solo and other original stuffs of Solo. It has several sellers which have been there for tens of years and they always be ready to kindly serve their costumer. It is located in Jl. Jend. Urip Sumoharjo Sudiroprajan, Jebres, Surakarta. The airport in Solo named Adi Soemarmo International Airport. There are several direct flights from Jakarta few times a day by some local airline companies, takes about one hour. There is also direct flight from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore to Solo. Solo is located on the main Jakarta– Yogyakarta–Surabaya train line and most trains stop at Solo Balapan, the main train station. Some trains for this route are Agro Lawu, Bima, Senja Utama or Sancaka train. It takes about 910 hours from Jakarta. From Yogyakarta, the quickest and most comfortable way is by train Prameks, takes about one hour, costs 8000 rupiah. Best Western Premier Hotel Solo The Best Western Premier Solo is in a prime central location within the prestigious Slamet Riyadi District of Solo, assuring an easy access to the airport, business, cultural attractions, shopping and dining during the visit to this city with its historically royal heritage. Prime location, modern accommodations and facilities combined with genuine Javanese hospitality makes an unbeatable value and business a pleasure at the Best Western Premier Solo. It is in walking distance to the central of Batik center, the Royal Palace and the antique market center. Address: Jalan Slamet Riyadi No 4-6, Solo, 57111, Indonesia Phone: +62-271 666 111, Fax: +62-271 666 530 Lor In Hotel This stylish oasis is ideally situated eight minutes from Solo's central business district and the airport. Offering a stunning view of Mt. Merapi, Lor In Hotel Solo rests in an idyllic resort setting, amidst sanctuary gardens and sparkling swimming pools. Address: Jln. Adisucipto No. 47 Solo Central Java, Solo (Surakarta), Indonesia Phone: +62-271 724500, Fax. +62-271 724400 Email: [email protected] Hotel Agas Internasional Hotel Agas Internasional centrally located 10 minutes away from airport. With warm smiles the friendly Javanese people welcome everyone to experience an unforgetable vacation in Solo. It has a private balcony overlooking in lush tropical garden and swimming pool. Address: Jl. Dr Muwardi 44 Solo Central Java 57139 Phone: +62-271 714888, Fax: +62-271 720747. Email Address: [email protected] For more information, you can contact Culture and Tourism Agency of Surakarta, Jl. Brigjen Slamet Riyadi No. 275 Surakarta, Phone: +62-271 711435, Fax: +62-271 716501 BATAM Shopping is the main factor for visitors who come to Batam since it has distinguished characteristics with another shopping place in Indonesia. The whole island is a duty free zone, making the prices become relatively low. The shopping scene may not be as good as in Singapore or Hong Kong, because the two islands has transformed into a mega metropolitan city. Batam however, seems rather like the two islands back in the old days, where everything was a lot unsophisticated. Athough it is just an island city, it has numerous shopping center spreads all over the area with their own characters and stuffs to sell, which will indulgently satisfy your shopping desire. As the duty free zone, electronic items like cameras and cellular phones are very much cheap in Batam. But you may find it difficult to pass the Customs at the Immigration if you carried out bigger electronic appliances. Other mostly demanded items in Batam are clothing, perfumes, leather goods and confectionaries. In Nagoya or at the ferry terminal you can shop for items like cigarettes, alcoholic drinks, perfumes, chocolate as well as local handicrafts from all over the Indonesian archipelago. Modern Shopping Malls Shopping malls available mostly in the larger part of Batam, such as in Nagoya, Waterfront City and Batam Centre. And the selection is quite many. The Diamond City Mall, Lucky Plaza, Centre Point, Batam Centre Mall, Robinson & Ramayana, and the newly built Megamall (Hypermart) is some of the places you could visit. There is also the Ralph Lauren shop which comes with extremely low prices. The items are all genuine, because it is an authorized outlet of Ralph Lauren. You can bargain in many of those shopping places above, so bargaining skill will be very useful although language will often be a challenge. Arts and Crafts You may also want to check out the galleries and local decorating or souvenir shops. You may encounter some fabulous arts and crafts at a bargain prices. Items like paintings, wood carvings, pottery, etchings and intricately fashioned jewellery from many part of Indonesia could be found in these shops. The quality is nonetheless excellent. Several arts shops in Batam are in: o J & J Collection o Jl. Lubuk Baja I, Komp. Bumi Indah No.26 o o Sally Batam Trade Centre Tata Cipta Building o Golden Hill Jl. Lubuk Baja I, Komp. Bumi Indah Blok II Komp. Nagoya Business Centre No.7 Blok II No.4 Aloha Souvenir Shop o Jl. Imam Bonjol Blok B No.1 Nagoya, Batam Gloria Komp. Tanjung Pantun No.9 o Metro Master Komp. Tanjung Pantun The Center of Second Hand goods shopping Batam is also well known as the right place to find good quality second hand goods, like vehicles, electronics, kidstoys, kitchen utensils, furnitures, clothes, etc. There are some places known as second hand goods market, such as Sekenan Aviari, Pasar Rakyat, Plaza Sentosa Perdana, Bengkong Seken, Tanjung Sengkuang, and Lucky Plaza. There are many banks in Nagoya, and you can easily find a money exchange counter or a cash machine which accept Visa or MasterCard. Singapore dollars are as welcome as Indonesian rupiah. From Jakarta Flight from Jakarta (Soekarno Hatta) - Batam (Hang Nadim) by: Garuda Indonesia, fly from Jakarta directly to Batam once daily. It takes about 1hour 30 min. Mandala Airlines from Jakarta, fly from Jakarta directly to Batam once daily. It takes about 1 hour 30 min. From Singapore By Air: 30 minutes of Airport Transfer if you're from Changi International Airport Singapore to Hang Nadim Airport in Batam. By Ferry / Boat: HarbourFront Ferry Terminal is the departure terminal if you are from Singapore. 45 minutes ferry duration from HarbourFront Singapore - Batam Centre. To check the complete schedule, please check the following link: http://www.welcometobatam.com/ferrysg.html From Malaysia By Air Flights to Johor Bahru in Malaysia by Riau Airlines. Flights every Friday and Sunday, RM76 one-way from Johor Bahru before taxes. Flights depart Batam at 1100 while on return flights, they depart Johor Bahru at 13.15. By Ferry/Boat Ferries connect Johor Baru with Batam Centre. There are virtually hourly departures between 07.50 and 18.40 from Johor Baru to Batam, and between 07.50 and 17.20 from Batam to Johor Baru. Tickets cost RM60/95 one-way/return before taxes to/from Johor Baru. You may easily find hotels of all standards here, from five star hotels with all facilities to low cost hostels. The most expensive rooms can be found in Nagoya or at the tourist resorts at Nongsa on the northeast part of the island. The tourism here has seen a steep decline lately, so you may get a good bargain. Holiday Inn Batam The ultimate height of pleasure comes in the form of the Holiday Inn Batam's award-winning Tea Tree Spa. Sooth your mind and body with a selection of signature spa packages at one of 14 spacious Balinese-styled couple villas or individual treatment rooms. Address: Waterfront City Batam, 29422 Phone: +62-778 381333 Fax: +62-778 381332 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/btaid Mercure Batam The Mercure Batam is conveniently located in the largest business district of the island, only 25 minutes drive from the airport and 10 minutes from the international ferry terminal. The hotel features 159 rooms, a Japanese restaurant, coffee shop, fitness centre, massage rooms, sauna, heated swimming pool and 4 meeting rooms for up to 375 delegates. The main cinema centre is within easy walking distance and the Lucky Plaza shopping centre is only 25 minutes walk away. Address: Jl Raden Patah 12 29432 Batam Phone: +62-778 452777 Fax: +62-778 453474 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mercurebatam.com The Pacific Palace The Pacific Palace is a unique four star hotel at Batam island providing facilities, located in the city central, with an easy access to the place of interest. The uniquely shaped building with the greek mythology, Neptune (The god of the sea) interior design is now standing and determined to offer world class facilities and services. Address: Jln. Duyung Sei, Jodoh Batam Island Batam, Kepulauan Riau, 29432 Phone: +62-778 421111 Fax: +62-778 469799 Website: www.pacificpalacehotel.com Tempat Senang Spa Resort & Restaurant Batam's hidden Oasis! Nested on the hill next to the Indah Puri Golf Club, amidst lush gardens, sits the exclusive Tempat Senang Luxury Suites and Spa. The relaxing enviroment and romantic setting makes it the perfect gateway for those who appreciate sophistication and luxury. A combination of Balinese and Thai architecture evokes a calming atmosphere. Address: Indah Puri Sekupang, Batam Phone: +62-778 325 616 Mobile Phone: +62 813 644 19313 Website: www.tempatsenang.com Turi Beach Resort Explore the beauty of nature. Immerse yourself in this boutique paradise.Your idyllic retreat in the tropical Riau Islands amidst unspoilt beauty and fine beaches, Turi Beach Resort is indeed a boutique paradise where tranquility and impeccable service are rightly yours to savour. Address: Turi Beach Resort, Nongsa, Batam Phone: +62-778 761 080 Fax: +62-778 761 042 Email: [email protected] Website: www.turibeach.com