Pasar Inpres Kebun Sayur — Attraction in Balikpapan

The location of the Kebun Sayur Market is on Jalan Letjen Soeprapto, Balikpapan. Hundreds of traders open shanties here. They offer various types of agate for jewelry such as: rings, rings, earrings. Here there are also many kinds of tempting multicolored stone necklaces.

If you like diamond jewelry, you can also find it here. These diamonds come from Africa and Sri Lanka, among others. Well, the price? Buy jewelry at the Kebun Sayur Market, prices are negotiable. However, the price of diamonds is still determined based on the quality and carat of the diamond.

Various typical Dayak trinkets are also available at the Kebun Sayur Market. Jewelry such as necklaces and bracelets with Dayak motifs, clothes and bags can be bought for souvenirs in this market.

In addition there are also sold mandau which are typical Dayak weapons, also typical Kalimantan mats, as well as many unique and interesting items offered in this market.

Tips for those of you who want to buy beaded necklaces, first ask the type of stone and be sure to buy a necklace that does not fade in color, because there are several types of stones that are given an additional color to make it more attractive but it turns out the quality is not good. Usually if asked, the merchant will tell and choose jewelry with better quality.

Prices here are negotiable, so please negotiate with the merchant to get the item you want at...

I personally will recommend this place as ultimate destination to buy souvenir from Balikpapan - East Kalimantan. The price is cheaper (don't forget to bargain but keep it fun), many choices from amplang for 10 ribu, sarong for 20 ribu, tshirt for 25 ribu, or even gemstone that priced up to millions rupiah. Some tips for you: plan your visit here, because shopping in a hurry may not satisfied you. Use something comfy and avoid too many accessories because the place is narrow and crowded, plus be cautious for pickpocket. If you were hungry in the middle of your shopping time, there are some seafood restaurants at the back, Haur...

Sudah saatnya pasar ini dibenahi. Turis, baik domestik maupun asing mengandalkan tempat ini untuk membeli cinderamata, tapi kondisi pasar benar-benar jauh dari ekspektasi. Padahal orang luar sana menganggap di tempat inilah satu-satunya pasar souvenir paling lengkap di Kaltim, khususnya Balikpapan.

Ini salah satu ikon Balikpapan.

Tapi lihatlah! Jalanan banyak yang berlubang. Paving yang seharusnya tersusun rapi supaya enak diinjak nampak mencuat disana-sini. Penataan kios juga terkesan kurang rapi.

Jadi apa kendalanya sehingga pasar oleh-oleh khas Kaltim ini tidak segera dibenahi? Coba kita bertanya pada...................(rumput yang bergoyang tidak akan bisa menjawab).

Lengkap sih lengkap, pokoknya komplit. Anda mau cari sarung sutra Samarinda, ada. Baju dan kaus motif batik Kaltim, ada. Kain sasirangan banyak.

Apalagi batu mulia seperti intan, akik, kecubung, blue safir, ruby, kalimaya, ya'kut kuning, zamrut, green sojol, bahkan giok, disini sentranya.

Kecuali batu koral, carilah di daerah Somber.

Madu, yang katanya asli, ada. Biasanya ditawarkan sekalian dengan minyak lintah. Entah apa korelasinya antara Madu dengan Minyak Lintah.

Mandau khas Kaltim plus sarungnya dijual dengan harga relatif, tergantung siapa yang beli. Disinilah 'kelebihan' Pasar Inpres, sangat pandai menilai pembeli.

Yang agak murah biasanya pernak pernik berupa manik-manik yang dirangkai jadi kalung atau gelang. Anda bisa beli satuan, lusinan atau kodian. Makin banyak beli makin banyak kortingnya. Cocok untuk oleh-oleh pulang kampung, bisa dibagi satu RT.

Nah, kalau anda mau beli perhiasan emas dengan kualitas baik, disini boleh diakui. Soal harga bisa...