Best Place for Shopping in Bali
Bali Island is well known for its traditional art markets with its own uniqueness as one of the interesting tourist stop point to visit. One of the traditional art markets in Bali which is famous among tourists is Ubud art market. It referred to as ‘Pasar Seni Ubud‘ by local people. Furthermore, Ubud traditional art market is very special because it situated in Bali’s cultural heart of Ubud. The location is also on the opposite of Puri Saren Ubud or Saren Ubud Palace. Hence, many international tourist and domestic tourist take note Ubud Art Market as a place to visit during their vacation in Bali.
In addition to Ubud Art Market, there are two main areas in the traditional art market of Ubud. Those are the western area and the eastern area. For the western Area, selling more merchandise in the form of art crafts. Whereas for the eastern market, it sells more basic daily needs such as sugar, rice and other basic necessities. Therefore, if you want to buy a gifts or souvenirs of truly Bali product, you must go to the western area. Ubud traditional art market is open 12 hours every day started 6 AM – 6 PM.
What to Buy There?
As the location of the market in the center of Ubud, where most of Balinese artist lives. The market offers so many types of Bali souvenir to you. You can find Gold and silver jewellery, Bali handicraft, Crochet, Basket Bags, Stackable Storage Box, Colorful Cotton Sarongs, Straw Hats, Antiques, fashion, modern art pieces, whimsical trinkets, and other useful souvenirs. Moreover, Bargaining skill is extremely needed when you want to buy one of the item. In Bali traditional art market, bargaining is a must to get a reasonable price for every item you want. Furthermore, after you already meet the price, it would not be nice if you are canceling to buy the item.
How to Get There?
It is very easy for you to find Ubud Traditional Art Market since the market is very popular among local people and tourist. Moreover, the location of the market is administratively on Jalan Raya Ubud No.35, Ubud, Bali. It is exactly on the opposite of Puri Saren Agung. Riding motorcycle to the market is a good choices rather then driving a car. Furthermore, If you depart from Kuta Bali or Ngurah Rai International Airport, it requires 1 hour 30 minutes of travel time to go there. The travel time may be increasing, it depends on the traffic. If you are afraid to get lost in the most crowd town in Bali, you can join Ubud Tour Package. You will have an opportunity to visit the other places of interest in Ubud.
Nearby Places of Interest
- Puri Agung Saren
- Ubud Monkey Forest
- Tegalalang Rice Terrace
- Mas Village
- Tampak Siring
Public Facilities
- Souvenir Shops
- Food Stalls
- Drink Stalls
- Guest House / Villa
- ATM
- Money Changer
