Shopping in Bandung

Bandung is shopping central. In addition to the hordes of Jakartans that flock here every weekend, as though Jakarta had no shopping options, there are multiple direct flights everyday from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur that are full of bargain hungry shoppers. Bandung has a number of uninspiring malls, but the real shopping bonanzas are found in the factory outlet stores. (2010)

The Best Shopping in Bandung

The superheroes of Jean Street.

Jean Street (Jl. Cihampelas) is where the super heroes gather to take advantage of the factory outlet jean bargains. Just off Jean Street, Cihampelas Walk is a trendy shopping and entertainment complex thats popular with Bandungs university crowd.

Dago Dago (Jl. Dago) is packed with an eclectic mix of mid-range factory outlet clothing and shoes.

Riau Riau (Jl. RE Martadinata) has more upscale designer clothing, and household goods factory outlets.

Rumah Mode Rumah Mode (Jl. Setia Budhi ) is a large, factory outlet department store selling a large variety of clothing. Its surrounded by cafes, making for a popular hangout.

Paris Van Java Paris Van Java is Bandungs top mall. It includes designer shops, a caf to fit every taste, and a cinemaplex.

SNEC Shoes

Hand made...

SNEC shoes is a family business that offers custom shoes at very reasonable prices Rp.150,000 to Rp.500,000. Just take a photo of the shoe you want, or choose from their extensive design collection, and theyll make a pair custom fit just for you. Jl. Surya Sumantri No.60, Bandung. Phone:+62 22 7957 6718 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +62 22 7957 6718 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Congo Congo Solid Wood offers a wide variety of exotic solid wood furniture from around the world. The table on the left, in the above photo is made from Ebony wood, which is only found here in Indonesia and in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It retails for Rp. 300 million. The table on the right is made from Lingua wood, and retails for Rp. 60 million.

Other Bandung Shopping Options

In addition to the outlet stores that made Bandung a shoppers paradise, there are a many, less inspiring shopping options in Bandung. Bandung Indah Plaza (Jl. Merdeka) was Bandungs first mall. It has been outpaced by more recent additions to Bandungs shopping scene, but it does have a good mixture of local shops, and chain stores. Bandung Electronics Center (Jl. Purnawarman) houses the best deals on everything electronic.

Bandung Trade Center (Jl. DR. Junjunan) is a crowded maze of small retailers think flea market. Istana Plaza (Jl. Pasir Kaliki) is a mid-range mall ordinary, but does have an ice skating rink. Bandung Super Mall (Jl. Gatot Soebroto) is just what the name implies. Its the newest addition to the Bandung shopping scene. It has about 200 shops, a performance stage where they have live entertainment on weekends, and even a small amusement park for children.

After spending a few days shopping in Bandung, one thing was clear if I couldnt buy it here, I probably didnt need it. If at all possible, come during the week. To say weekends are busy, would be an understatement. And, if youre flying, mind those baggage weight limits!

Our reference !!!!

Must go shopping areas (I summarized myself) Rumah Mode Paris Van Java Mall Cihampelas (maybe we can stay here- seems awesome) Dago (if we have the time)

Shop till Drop @ Bandung, Indonesia

January 14, 2011 Bandung is like consider a shopping paradie where we can purchase alot of goods from most of the factory outlet there, some are genuine, some more rejects and some are fakes, of course it depends on your budget that you have to head to which area to shop as Bandung have 3 districts that are famous for shopping. As the place I am staying is called Dago area which is only 5 minutes walk out to this great factory outlet shopping district.

In the streets of Dago, located at downtown area is where this factory outlet are located. The first factory outlet that I went, Glamour already cost me 60% of my budget alocated for

shopping. The clothing materil is good, the brand that I love Nudie Jeans which is a famous brand in Australia, is available in this outlet too, took us about 2 hours in this shop as its huge in there. Besides that, can get Polo, Paul Smith, Hugoboss, Ed Hardy, and many more at a cheap price, ranging from ID 45 000 ID 500,000, which means as cheap from RM20RM300.

The whole streets have about 20 outlets here, so be prepare to get heavy damage here, do prepare alot of cash when you do come here, major credit cards are accepted too.

In this area also do have Indonesia local designer too, which is about 15 minutes walk from here.

Next destination we went for shopping was highly recommended by my friend is Setiabudi area that is filled with alot of branded factory outlet and one of the famous one in the area that shall not miss is Ruman with some of them are rejects.

Mode which host alot of international branded brands

Its more like a open concept area and it might look nobody outside but inside the factory outlet, its filled with LOTS of people. They have cafe and Javanese coffee is available here too, besides this the first shop we went in sell LV, Gucci bags with very reasonable price. This is the 2nd area that I got totally broke for my first day of shopping. Just took me half a day to spend all my money.

The outlet is located at the streets of 41 Jalan. Dr. Setiabudi. All taxi driver SURE know this place

After all the factory outlet shopping, we head to this mall from Rumah Mode which is aroaund 10 minutes ride cost about ID 15000(RM5) as I did research on the internet that they do have a newly open mall which is one of the main landmark in Bandung is, Paris

Van

Java Mall which is also a must visit mall.

I am certainly very impress with the concept that they have for their mall, which most of them are not high rice but more like a boutique open concept mall, which is the main street of the mall. Certainly this place doesnt look like Bandung with the concept of it.

Came acrross this stall that sell all very classic items.

When I saw this, I was like.eyyyyyy this is the bubble gam that I used to eat when I was a kid. .. . .

and the house building that I used to play. This stall sell all those classic childhood games and snacks that I used to play.

Their center court is filled with nature sunflower farm with around 5 kiosk operating in the area that sell all cute and unique items.

At their lower ground, the fnb in there renovate till very classic with this stall catch our eyes. Sagoo which sell local food a bit of cross over Malaysian food.

The decoration is all by using classic items.

The best thing about this mall is that, on the outside terrace, where most of the famous F&B shops are located that stretch along outside the mall that it is so easy to find it and a cosy place to hang out. I sure wish that Malaysia Have this kind of mall.

Next destination we are heading to is this place Cihampelas that locates another long stretch of Factory outlet. This area, the stuff that they sell are quite different compare to the 2 location that I went. The things that the outlet sell here are alot cheaper, a bit low in quality, a place to get bargain n get cheap and nice stuff.

This place is famous for its deep fried Tempe then convert to snacks, Odjulali Snacks.

One thing that I notice is that all their KFC and MacD outlets are build uniquely.

One funny thing that I discover is that, most of the shop here are in the mood of Superhero with alot of character are being placed outside. This Factory Outlet Superhero place Ultraman and Terminator guy outside as their logo.

We have Batman

We have Spiderman and Superman

Rainbow also got. . ..

Iron Man outlet. . . .

Then this shop sells unique bag, from coffin style, fancy style to

Scream . .. . and I know what you did last summer. .. .

The t-shits sell here are very cheap, with more on their Bandung Mark on it. I manage to bargain 3 pcs of t-shirt for ID50,000 (around RM 22) as average per piece selling here are around ID30,000 depends on how you bargain with them. The quality cotton of the T-shirt are really good!

After walking too long and our leg need to be pampered we head to this Spring Reflexlogy, Cihampelas located along the streets too. When we went in and saw the price, our jaw dropped. 1 hour reflexlogy for ID40,000 (around RM 17) that the treatment ended up around 1 hour 20 minutes, which is seriously Cheap! As we got to know that SPA in Bandung is also very famous for cheap and good with hotel quality type.

Head towards their Cihampelas Walk which is a mall.

Another open concept style, abit like The Curve KL but definately much nicer than it.

They have glass outlet located outside,. . .. .

The 4 star Cihampelas Hotel that have a famous club next to it with satalite view, the hotel looks like a butterfly.

their F&B area . . . .

At the side walk is a combination of F&B and retailing outlets.

This shop caught our attention the most, Blind A journey of taste. . . The concept that build to eat in the dark, all our equipment that has lights, handphone, anything related will be kept in their lockers. Then you will go in and dine in total dark to make the exciment of eating experience even better, the purpose is to try to eat out what is the taste and food they serve.

Inside the mall have this Nike Factory Outlet that sell seriously cheap shoes. My friend bought it for as low as RM75 per pair.. so bad that don have my size!

This is the total damage of my shopping trip that cost me over budget alota round RM1400 (just shopping only). I bought brand like Energie, Burberry working shirt and polo-T, Tommy, Nudie Jeans, Lacoste, Polo, Nudie Jeans, Super Dry and a rejected belt Ferragamo as most of them ranging from RM50-RM110 the most expensive. You calculate yourself see its worth to shop or not