Shopping In Bali Indonesia

Spreading all over Bali are some superb shopping areas that you can spend days at browsing the many unusual shops. Most of the well-liked Bali hotels and resorts are situated in the south of the island and Kuta has always been the focus of visitor action, so it is expected that the most commercial and fashionable shopping area has been built here. The other area in Bali that offers a shopping experience that's poles apart is Ubud.

Ubud is the artistic and creative heart of Bali and this is where you may find glorious art works to take home. Bali shopping is not just a matter of going into a store, picking an item and then paying for it, it is meant to be fun and making an attempt to get a bargain is part of the excitement. Kuta art market is a great place to sharpen your bartering talents while shopping. In Indonesia countries it is accepted that you'll try and haggle when you're purchasing something, the owners won't get insulted if you try and get a cheaper price .

Bartering is a way of life there and if done in a friendly way, you'll soon be laughing away with the store keeper, declaring bankruptcy and waving your hands all over the place. If after your bartering attempts have not brought you any joy, explain the price is just too high and slowly walk away , the majority of the time the store keeper will call you back with a better offer. It's best to browse around first before purchasing anything as prices can significantly vary even a few stalls apart. Quality of items can also alter and you must ensure you are paying a reasonable price for whatever you are purchasing. The shops are full of Balinese handmade crafts that are not truly unique and are rather mass produced, although you'll be told that they're definitely originals, if you are truly trying to find quality hand made Balinese art work it's much better to make a journey up to the mountainous area of Ubud.



The mementos that you are going to find in Bali range between the inexpensive fridge magnets to the more striking artworks that are made by the Balinese people. For the most fantastic artwork Ubud is definitely the place to go. The whole area is encircled by little towns that have focused on a certain craft or art for centuries, passing their knowledge down from generation to generation. Woodcarvings are highly popular as a present or memento as they're intensely intricate and the sculptures can be of just about anything. Many girls in Bali still weave their own fabric and materials and the designs that are made and are a superb present for somebody. Even though Ubud is situated in the interior it is straightforward enough to find. The majority of the hotels offer Bali tours of the island or you may find a business close by that will offer various tours that will include one to Ubud.

By: Rene Whitfield

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Shopping in Bali is always a great experience as you learn to haggle for purchases. To learn the art of Bali Shopping and for other important Bali information check out Bali Accommodation to help you with your travel plans.

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Ditulis oleh LifeForHappiness pada tanggal Friday, 26 March 2010