subject: A Visit To A Local Market In Bali Island [print this page] Aside from the sceneries of Bali like its white sand beaches, exciting and adventure-some water activities, luxurious villas Bali and villas in Bali for rent, posh and chic boutiques and restaurants, a visit to the local markets of Bali can also be an interesting activity.
The local markets of Bali are where you will see real Bali life being reflected. Called pasar, these are where fresh produce are sold including household wares, clothing, handicrafts, and souvenirs.
Badung Market. This is located on the eastern bank of the River Badung and is Balis oldest and largest market. There are four floors which house stalls that sell tropical and subtropical fruits and vegetables, meat, groceries, spices, and others.
Kumbasari Market. It used to be known as Peken Payuk, or Pot Market, as it used to sell pots, jars, and water jugs. It has three floors that has no air conditioning and sells traditional crafts, spices, and dry goods.
Kereneng Market. During the day, it is a place that sells the basic commodities of the Balinese people. But at night, it becomes a night bazaar that sells various kinds of traditional food where in all Balinese and tourists come together.
Kuta Art Market. This is considered as one of Balis largest outdoor markets. It sells clothes, sarongs, shoes, handicrafts, basketware, leather goods and furniture.
Sanur Art Market. This is a place that is less crowded than Kuta. However, it sells almost the same things that you can find in Kuta. The advantage is that you get to rub with lesser elbows in Sanur.
Pasar Barung (Bird Market). If you want to see and buy yourself a bird or other kinds of animals, then you should come to this noisy and crowded market where you can find squirrels, monkeys, wild cats, and other animals that are yet to be identified.
Batubalan Market. If you are interested in sculptures, then this is the place to be. It has several designs, big and small, which are going to be worth bringing home as a souvenir. Such sculptures used to be for the temples only but are now a popular thing among tourists.
Candi Kuning Market. This is located in Bedugul and sells fresh fruits, vegetables, spices, and roses. It is also where you can find the best strawberries in Bali.
Sanglah Market. It is located about 2.5 kilometers from the center of Denpasar. It is the place where you can also find the staples and basic commodities of the Balinese people.
If you want to come and see these markets in Bali, then you should book a ticket now, as well as one of the many villas Bali so you will have a place to stay. Bali is a place of rich culture and talented people that is why it is expected that an influx of tourists will arrive anytime on the island. For your choices of the best villas in Bali for rent, log in to Bali Villa Holidays.
