Jakarta is part of a beautiful archipelago that is called Indonesia. And easily assumes the role of the capital, for finance, commerce, education, fashion, art, medicine and so much more. Yet, it remains the essence and acumination of all Indonesia’s islands, tribes, cultures and wonderful surprises. Home to a populace of future leaders, corporate tycoons, artisans and fashionistas, Jakarta is a blend of personalities and smiling faces all around. Nightlife is decadent in this part of the world, with a host of nightclubs, karaoke bars, pubs, bowling alleys and theatres. The food is a wonderful blend of all things Asian and can be sampled from hawker street food in Chinatown to a fine dining fusion experience in Central Business District (Golden Triangle).


Shopping is perhaps one of the primary things on a person’s itinerary, for picking up a memento of your trip, looking for bargain items or luxury items. And Jakarta serves up a multitude of ways and means of spending money. From street markets to mega malls, this capital of Indonesia has it all.


Electronics has always been a good purchase to make from Asia, and Jakarta offers a great opportunity is the form of Glodok Plaza in Chinatown and Managa Dua Mall. Find an array of items from mobile phones, digital camera, DVD players, TVs and music systems from these establishments.


For the brand conscious, label hunter, Plaza Senayan, Senayan City and Plaza Indonesia are among some of the places to be visited. Find your favourite international brands, from the likes of Chanel, Armani, Ralph Lauren, Gucci, Guess, Versace and many of them have flagship stores in Jakarta malls. The mega malls come with a fine offering of eateries, cinemas, bowling alleys, gyms and salons.


Antique shopping in Jakarta will help you discover the historical magnificence of this age old country. Jalan Ciputat Raya and Surabaya Street offer a wonderful selection for shopping. Pick items such as silver cigarette cases, masks, worry beads, grandfather clocks, sextants, xylophones, samurai swords and teak wood furniture when you visit these famous localities.


The street markets offer a great selection of nick-knacks and bargain items, but be prepared to actually bargain for them! From the famous batik, Chinese herbs, clothes, watches, jeans, jewellery, shoes and everything else in between can be found at these markets. Make a visit to Pasar Cikini on Jalan Cikini Raya Cikini, Pasar Tanah Abang on Block A, or Psar Mayestik in Kebayoran Baru to experience street markets in Jakarta.


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