Talking about this traditional "Lower Street Market" (Pasar Bawah in Indonesian), and looking back on the past few decades when the waterway smuggling activities in Riau Province were still very popular, this was a happy paradise for buying imported goods in Pekanbaru. It provides most household items such as carpets, clothing, china works (ceramic products,), pots, plates, and even second-hand goods. Nowadays, it would not be surprising if there are still smuggled goods available for purchase here, especially products such as China works (ceramic products!) ! This market is located in an area where Chinese people gather and is adjacent to the waterway. It can be said that this area is the Chinatown of Pekanbaru. This market is a central spot where most Chinese people come to shop, and it is also a favorite tourist attraction for visitors from out of town to shop. This is why this market is also known as the tourist market. Walking deep into this market, you can find that there are several breakfast shops near the intersection, filled with many diners, the majority of whom are Chinese. It can be said that the market has a complete range of daily necessities, including melons, fruits, beans, mushrooms, vegetables, meats, fish, shrimps and crabs, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, tea, clothes, rouge powder, etc. It is indeed a good place for citizens to buy their daily...
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SESUAI dengan namanya Pasar Wisata Pasar Bawah, disini dijual berbagai macam pernak pernik oleh-oleh khas Pekanbaru. Berbagai macam barang produk impor bertebaran di pasar ini. Dan sejak dahulu kala, Pasar Bawah memang terkenal dengan barang impor dan barang branded karena pasar ini berada di dekat pelabuhan pelindo tepi Sungai Siak. Sehingga barang-barang dari Malaysia dan Singapura bisa mudah masuk dan dipasarkan disini. Mulai dari makanan, minuman, tas, sepatu, jam, karpet, berbagai pernik alat rumah tangga hingga hiasan mahal, bisa dibeli disini. Berbagai makanan impor serta makanan khas tradisional dan ikan salai juga dijajakan. Makanya pasar ini banyak dikunjungi pelancong atau wisatawan yang datang ke Pekanbaru. Khususnya bagi para ibu-ibu, shoppingnya pastilah ke Pasar Bawah. Tidak hanya itu, disini juga dijual bermacam barang bekas yang layak pakai. Dan tentu saja barang bekas ini berasal dari negeri tetangga. Mulai dari kursi2, meja, tempat tidur, kasur, peralatan elektronik seperti televisi, tape serta berbagai peralatan rumah tangga dan yang lainnya. Barang-barang ini dipajang dan dijajakan di toko-toko seputaran Pasar Bawah. Pasar Bawah adalah obyek wisata belanja di Kota Pekanbaru. Jadi tak lengkap rasanya jika ke Kota Pekanbaru tanpa berkunjung ke pasar ini. Ditambah lagi, harganya yang lebih murah dibanding barang yang sama di tempat lain. Ayo, tunggu apalagi. Yuks belanja.ke...
Read moreBolu kemojo is one of good cullinary options here, besides wide variant of chips also can be easily found in this traditional market. Travellers can also seek for accessories watch and dress at 2nd level. This is old building so dont expect to have an elevator and the escallator does not work so prepare more energy...
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