Shopping in Denpasar

The island capital is generally not a tourist area but there are still a few places worth checking out. The Kumbasari market near the river is a typical Indonesian market with household goods and clothing, spices and dried goods as well as fresh produce. The nearby Jalan Hasanudin, is a whole street of gold shops, selling 18-22 carat gold jewellery. A stone's throw away from Jalan Hasanudin is Jalan Sulawesi where all types of fabrics are sold. The whole street is lined with fabric stores with a few household ware stores peppered in between. 

If you're looking for handicrafts check out the shops in Jalan Gajah Mada. The items are similar to those in Kuta, but without the persistent street hawkers to bother you. Denpasar also boasts of a wide range of department stores. Check out the Matahari, Libi, MA Department Store, New Dewata Ayu, Tiara Dewata, Ramayana or the Tragia.