Bandung Shopping Guide

Fashion shopping and its accesories is the main reason for many weekend travellers from Jakarta, because those items are expensive in Jakarta. Starting with denim (jeans) stores along Jln. Cihampelas in the 90s with unique facades to attract people, fashion stores grow rapidly into sisa exports (rejected export products), then factory outlets, now with the new trend is the distro (distribution outlets). Don't expect luxury labels, because you can find them in Jakarta.

Local Handicraft and Souvenirs

• Wayang Golek is a Sundanese puppet show. Unlike Javanese wayang puppet, wayang golek is made from wood. Find wayang golek at Galeri Cupumanik, Jl. Haji Umar.
• Angklung is a Sundanese ethnical music instrument (see at See section).
• Leather handicraft, that includes shoes, bags and other accessories. A well-known local shoe handicrafts are centered in Cibaduyut area. The Elizabeth bag maker is famous and it is located at Jl. Otto Iskandar Dinata 520, Tel. (+62)-022-5201125.
• Jean street, which is Jl. Cihampelas. A lot of denim shops decorated with funky designs. Do not be surprised to see giant models of Superman, Goku, Rambo and others, standing guard over the shops.

Shopping Malls

• Alun-alun/Centre of the city. In the alun-alun area there are many shopping malls, but they are rather old.

• Cihampelas Walk (Ciwalk), Jl. Cihampelas. Website: Cihampelas Walk. Shopping, dining and hanging out in a cozy and relaxing atmosphere.

• Bandung Electronic Center (BEC), Jl. Purnawarman 13-15. Specializing in computers and cellphone.

• Bandung Indah Plaza (BIP), Jl. Merdeka 56. Food court, cinema.

• Bandung Supermall (BSM), Jl. Gatot Subroto 289. Food court, cinema.

• Bandung Trade Center, Jl. Terusan Pasteur 143. Food Court.

• Braga City Walk, Jl. Braga. Website: Braga City Walk. Shopping complex at the heart of the famous Braga street.

• Istana Plaza, Jl. Pasirkaliki 121 - 123. Website: Istana Plaza. Free wireless internet, assisted taxi stand, cinema, shopping reward programs, and ice skating ring.

• Kings Plaza, Jl. Kepatihan. Food court, fashion, cinema.

• Setrasari Mal, Jl. Surya Sumantri 120. Food court. Near universities.

• Paris Van Java , Jl Sukajadi