Taman Anggrek

Jakarta

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Taman Anggrek

Taman Anggrek is the city’s largest shopping and leisure mall and it is part of a huge residential tower complex on the airport toll road, making it convenient for last-minute shopping before leaving Jakarta. Seven floors of shops sell designer fashions, sportswear, electronic goods, souvenirs, gifts and authentic antiques, featuring also an extensive food court. It is a favourite weekend destination for Indonesian families, with an average of 100,000 visitors each weekend.

Shopping

Over the last decade, Jakarta has become a major shopping destination, with numerous brand-new, air-conditioned shopping malls springing up all over the city, competing for popularity with long-established malls such as Blok M. International department store chains such as Sogo, Mark’s and Spencer’s and Metro, have also made an appearance, enriching Jakarta's shopping scene. A perfect souvenir might include traditional items, such as ikat and batik textiles, wood carvings from Bali and other islands, antique pottery and Dutch colonial antiques (though these are very often faked). Many international sports and leisure wear brands have factories in Jakarta, and sports footwear, sports clothing and designer wear are available at convenient prices.