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| A visit to a local market always
provides a fascinating insight into the culture
of the "Real Bali."
Below are a number of traditional markets in Bali
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| Kuta Art Market |
| Situated close to the Kuta Beach
on Jl. Bakung Sari, Kuta Art Market has a large
number of shops selling a wide variety of merchandises
including sarongs, clothes, shoes, jewelries, handicrafts,
leather goods, and furniture. You can find some
good pieces if you look carefully and have a huge
bargaining power. |
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| Sanur
Art Market |
| Located on Jl. Danau Tamblingan,
Sanur Art Market has a more relaxed atmosphere and
is less crowded than Kuta. This art market has an
interesting variety of shops selling a wide range
of merchandises such as sarongs, woodcarvings, and
other handicrafts. It is also surrounded by lots
of nice restaurants. |
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| Kumbasari
Market |
| Kumbasari Market is located on Jl.
Gajah Mada, Denpasar, near the Badung River. This
traditional, non-air-conditioned market offers an
interesting overview of an Indonesia market. In
the basement, you will find the traditional market
and lots of traditional kitchen crafts made out
of woven bamboo on the first floor. The second floor
provides spices and dried goods as well as a wide
variety of Balinese printed batik, Balinese and
Javanese hand-woven textiles and various batik textiles
at reasonable prices, while the household wares
and clothing can be found on the third floor. |
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| Badung Market
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| This 24 hours traditional market
is located on Jl. Gajah Mada, Denpasar, across the
Kumbasari Market, separated by the Badung River.
This largest and oldest market in Bali provides
such local needs as fruit and meat to and, meat,
fish, vegetables, tropical and subtropical fruits,
groceries, spices, clothes, textiles, and many more.
Apart from consumables, one can also find beetle
leaves which are used in Balinese Hindu prayers,
as well as fabrics and household supplies. Although
it is rather unclean, this tent market attracts
many local shoppers and wholesalers for its completeness
and competitive prices. The peak hour is in the
afternoon, when the big transaction occurs. |
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| Pasar Burung
(Bird Market) |
| Pasar Burung (Bird
Market) is located on Jl. Pramuka, Denpasar.
This colorful and noisy market provides a wide range
of birds and other such small animals as monkeys,
squirrels, small wild cats and other unidentifiable
animals from the heart of the dark jungles of Indonesia.
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| Batubulan
Market |
| Batubulan Market, situated at the
border of Denpasar and Gianyar, is the home of stone
sculptures. You will find various kinds of style
here, from traditional to modern, small to large.
Traditionally, stone sculptures carved from soft
volcanic rock (paras)
were used to decorate temples and palaces but recently
they are sold for export as well. The craftsmen
practically can make anything you request from small
to large sculptures. |
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| Ubud Market |
| Ubud is known as the cultural center
of Bali and as a land of artists. It is a place
where you have the opportunity to see the real Bali.
Located on Jl. Raya Ubud, Ubud Market has kept much
of its traditional charm, with squatting Balinese
sellers haggling loudly among spices and vegetables.
The market also sells handicrafts which mostly were
made in the neighboring villages of Mas, Tegalalang,
and more. |
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| Sukawati
Art Market |
| Sukawati Art Market is located on
Jl. Raya Sukawati, Gianyar, across the Sukawati
Traditional Market. Set in a new two-story building,
the art market sells a wide variety of merchandises,
ranging from statues to dance costumes, all at reasonable
prices. A large variety of woven baskets can be
found here along with Balinese ceremonial items
made from colorful prada (gold
painted cloth). |
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| Candi
Kuning Market |
| Located in Bedugul, Candi Kuning
Market provides fresh fruits, vegetables, spices,
and such exotic flowers as delicate orchids and
roses, creating an array of wonderful colors. Spices
include nutmeg, pepper, paprika and turmeric. A
wide variety of fresh fruit and vegetables can be
found here, as well as jeruk bali (pomelo)
and durian. |
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| Galiran
Market |
Galiran Market, Klungkung is known
as the central market of Eastern Bali, because of
its agricultural commodities from Karangasem, Bangli
and Gianyar are mostly sold here. Before 1974, Klungkung
traditional market was situated in the heart of
Semarapura city. In accordance with the development
of commercial activities, the market was moved to
Galiran Village, 2 hours drive to the south. It
was renovated to a three-story building, providing
handicrafts, artworks, traditional fabrics and many
more. The most crowded market day falls every three
days on pasah (a three-day
week based on Balinese calendar).
In 1994, the market area was extended to 3 hectares
which consists of 14 building blocks each selling
different goods. Block A, B and C sell consumer
products. Block D and E are specialized in agricultural
products, block F for vegetables. Food and beverages
and various fruits are available at block G and
H. While, block J and I sell various cattle and
pottery handicrafts whilst baskets and salt can
be found at block K. Block L and M sell meat and
sugar, and block N for cakes and plaits. |
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| Kreneng
Market |
Kreneng market is located on Kamboja
Street, East Denpasar, about 3 km from the city
center. Daily commodities at reasonable prices can
be found in this market. At night, it becomes a
night bazaar where various kinds of traditional
foods at reasonable prices are also available.
Kreneng Market is also the terminal of mini buses.
These mini buses are called ‘bemo’,
public transportations which have routes around
Denpasar area. |
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| Sanglah
Market |
| Sanglah market is located in south
Denpasar area, about 2.5 km from the city center.
Like other traditional markets in Denpasar, this
market offers commodities for the daily needs. Although
it is open the whole day, the busy activities are
only in the morning around 6 am. |
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| Satria Market |
| Satria market is located at the
north side of Gajah Mada Street, in the corner of
Nakula Street and Veteran Street. This market sells
the art crafts such as wooden handicrafts, paintings,
and other handicrafts on the second level; and daily
commodities on ground level. |
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