Street markets are essential for expats. One person may need different articles and it may not be possible for him to always get what he wants. Many expats come to Jakarta for various reasons. They are always in need of something that can only be found in their native shops. For example - A man from China may wish to eat some Chinese food. But, if he don't know where to go, he may get confused. To help such expats in Jakarta a list of 5 street markets are discussed below. 5 Street markets that expats in Jakarta may enjoy.
- Glodok It's the biggest place in Indonesia. The market is located in the west Jakarta (Tamansari district). Another name of Glodok is China town or Pecinan. If a person is looking for Chinese foods, clothes, vegetables, medicines, meats and other items, the person can find it here. Here, one can find bicycle taxis and cycle rickshaws. The place is really big and the shopping centers swarm with people all the time. The market hours is 9 a.m to 6 p.m. To reach the place - 1) Go to Jakarta Kota station. From there Glodok can be reached by walking. Apart from that, taxi, minis are also available.
- Pasar Baru Pasar Baru is really a nice place for shopping. There are many great stalls and the prices are also reasonable. One can find bags, great fabrics, shoes, watches, electronic items, Indian spices and many more things. Some considers this place as 'Little India'. This market is perfect for bargaining. One can find great foods and some really good restaurants over here. To reach the place - One have to go to Jalan Pasar Baru in Central Jakarta (samanhudi). There one can find the writing 'southern edge of the street'.
- Pasar Santa From delicious foods to jewelery, this place has everything. The place is mostly run by the youngsters. One can find great Mexican foods and new style of hot dog recipes. Coffee shops, batik shops, clothing shops, shoe stores, barber shops are also available here. This spot is loved by everybody. The place opens at 2 p.m. at it closes at 9 p.m. How to reach - One have to go to Petogogan, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan (15810). One can take a cab to reach there.
- Jalan Surabya For art lovers, this market is a boon. Books, artifacts, artificial jewelery and many antique things are available in this market. Famous personalities like Bill Clinton (former US president) and Sharon stone have visited the place. The place is a guaranteed pleasure to those who love show pieces and artifacts. One can find a great pleasure to browse all these shops. The place remains open from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. To reach the place - Go to Menteng (Jalan Surabaya) in Central Jakarta.
- Fatahillah Square For the museums and the different architectures of the Europeans, this is a great place. Artists, small food vendors, accessory sellers can be found here. Ceramic arts, preserved arts, Museum of Jakarta are the attractions of this place. The market opens at 9 a.m and closes at 2 p.m. To reach the place - one have to go to Taman Fatahillah, Jakarta Barat 1110. One can go there by taxi. There are more places in Jakarta. But these are the 5 street markets that expats in Jakarta may find really enjoyable. Just visit the markets and enjoy the shopping.
