Stray away from the typical Seminyak high-end hang outs, extravagant dining scenes, and boutique shopping, and visit this fresh market for a local experience instead.
Various markets are available in Bali, showcasing plenty of local arts and crafts, where you can shop affordable jewelry, fashion items and souvenirs that you can share with your loved ones. Known for its creativity, Balinese markets have an array of beautiful paintings and woodcarvings for you to bring back home. If you don’t feel like buying anything, a visit to one of Bali’s night markets should still be on your to-do list. It will give you a different local experience compared to Kuta and Seminyak’s malls. This blog will highlight one of the very few local markets that can be found in Seminyak, the Taman Sari market.
Also known as Pasar Taman Sari by the locals, this market serves a unique experience to those who are used to Seminyak’s lavish shopping areas. Only 15 minutes away from the center of Seminyak, you’ll find the market located on Jl. Tangkuban Perahu, at the corner of Petitenget and Kerobokan junction.
Open from the break of dawn, Taman Sari Market offers various tropical fruits such as fresh mangoes, bananas, and mangosteen, meats, poultry, colorful flowers and other groceries. Their produce comes without a price tag so, although the fruits are sold in kilograms, you can still ask for a bargain. Even for just a dollar, you could get a handful of fresh treats.
By sunset, this traditional market evolves into a lively night market with various food booths available. End your day with a bowl of meatball soup or a dish of delicious grilled chicken satay or other delight offered at the market.
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