Flea Market — Attraction in Jakarta

I had high hopes for this place. Unfortunately everything is overpriced. Sure you can negotiate but when the vendor starts the asking price of four times what the item is worth it doesn't matter how good you are. Also some vendors lie about the items claiming they are brass when they are not. It's worth a visit, just don't be under any illusion you're getting a bargain. Food in the area is expensive. No cheaper than Australia which is...

Jalan Surabaya is a road offering a variety of great antique wares. Be careful as many are fake and simply antiqued. But look like the real thing. Haggling is a must as many products are way over priced. Sometimes by up to 400%. But a nice morning stroll. Catch the train from here to Bogor at around 10am if you're early enough to have a...

Happy to find this street that sells mix of antiques like old record, porcelain, wooden crafts and lots of silver and copper wares. Managed to find some old records my family likes. If you like some of the antiques for sure you can find your bargain. The stores are along the road and not air conditioning.. can be warm...