This is indeed the center and heaven for those who have the hobby of collecting and hunting agate, precious stones and other precious stone chunks. There are also stone rings, boxes or containers available here, including tools for polishing and shaping stones. If we want to find heirlooms, silver (handicrafts), freshwater pearls, antiques, etc. are also available. Really nice... The prices here are not that fixed. So, we have to be smart in bargaining.
This modern market is quite clean, escalators and lifts are available, and parking for vehicles is easy. Maybe because it is still the COVID-19 pandemic and social restrictions, the place is not too crowded and not all shops / kiosks are open. This place is air conditioned, but many people still smoke carelessly. The toilet is clean but we have to...
Read moreI stayed at this hotel near Ho Chi Minh Airport for a day to go to Jakarta. I told the Grab taxi driver because I left my bag at the hotel when I checked out, but he ignored me. After I finished my departure process from the airport to Jakarta, I called Grab to go back to the hotel, but the taxi didn't come and only the money was paid, and the taxi driver lied. So I asked the owner of this hotel to keep my clothes. And then about a month and a half later, I came back to Ho Chi Minh from Jakarta and tried to get accommodation, but Grab didn't come and I paid a high price for a motorcycle from a passing person, went to the hotel, and got my clothes back. I was angry at the Grab taxi at the notorious Ho Chi Minh Airport, but this hotel was so kind and nice. That's why I...
Read moreThis place is famous for its jewellery and gemstone. Ground floor (Dasar) mostly gold and gemstone. While 1st floor is mostly silver and accessorie. There's also silver pawn if you want to sell your silver jewellery. While there's some sell jewellery and gems on 2nd floor, this floor mostly pharmacies and licensed medicine sellers. There also place where you can check your gemstone for authenticity. For moslem who want to pray, there also big mosque in the rooftop.
This market is the most visited for gemstone lover, if you want to find large varieties of gems, this is the no.1 place to go in Jakarta.
If you want to visit, make sure its not on Sunday since the majority of the seller are not open. While Saturday, most of the shop close on 16.00 or 17.00....
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