BADUNG TRADITIONAL MARKET

Badung Traditional Market As one of the economic hubs in the town, the traditional market plays a key role in promoting the town’s economic landscape. The market is located on Gajah Mada Street which is one of the main roads in town. This Balinese market is famed for stocking an array of products that reflect the values that the community has held over the years. The market is a popular destination for locals looking to purchase items required for a host of ceremonial festivities. It is also an ideal location for visitors who would like to get a traditional souvenir. Sadly, a fire went through the market in early 2016. So it may take a while for the market to get back to its former glory.

For visitors who would like to experience the market in all its glory, it is advisable to arrive as early as 7am. Apart from beating the huge crowds, it is a lot cooler at this time of day and the intense heat will only get worse as the market crowds swell. Another tip to use when at Badung Traditional Market is to wear sturdy shoes to avoid slipping as the market pathways can become covered with all manner of local produce. Once you make a choice to purchase, make sure to negotiate the price. Most sellers will give you a better price if you just ask. Though keep in mind that you may only be haggling over 50 cents or $1 in the end, so be respectful. With that in mind, the market is a perfect place for visitors who would like to tour the town like a local. So, whether you are looking for authentic spices or would like to get ingredients for a Bali cooking class, you can’t go wrong at Pasar Badung.

How to Get to Badung Traditional Market

Badung Traditional Market was located on Gajah Mada Street, a main road as center shops in Bali’s province before it developed like today. The market is set opposite Pura Desa (Desa temple), one of the biggest Hindu temples in Denpasar which is formerly not grand like nowadays because it has been developed and renovated several times to meet the city development. The address of the market is at Jl. Sulawesi No.1, Dauh Puri Kangin, Kecamatan Denpasar Barat, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80233, Indonesia.

What to Expect at Badung Traditional Market

When we trace back, the development of Badung Traditional Market can not be separated from the existence of a traditional market across of Badung River called Kumbasari Market. It is because the local people who come to Badung Market to purchase the daily needs do not feel complete if they do not come and shop at Kumbasari Market, especially when they purchase the ceremony materials. Between Badung and Kumbasari Market have specialization of goods sold where Badung market sell the daily consumption goods and other materials which the prices are relatively cheaper compared with the materials sold at the shops in Gajah Mada Street. Meanwhile, the Kumbasari Market is formerly called by Payuk Market that sold earthenware with multifarious shapes and sizes like pot, ground plate, bucket made from land, water jug and other kitchenware made from land.

Kumbasari Traditional Market

Kumbasari Traditional Market is a market and center for selling art items that has been around since 1977, was initiated as a center for traditional souvenirs because it has a history of economic development in Denpasar City. In fact, this four-story building previously contained a cinema on the top floor which was famous in the era of the 1980-1990s. Kumbasari market is located next to the badung market where it is only separated by the badung river, where now the river is arranged in such a way, so that visitors to this badung market can enjoy the beauty of the badung river and can be used as a place for photos for those of you who really like selfies. Kumbasari more sellers sell goods such as ceremonial needs such as traditional Balinese clothes, prayer utensils and other equipment, But now there are many sellers who sell various arts crafts that are specifically for sale to tourists, many knick-knacks that you can get at very cheap prices here. If you happen to visit Denpasar, you can stop by this Kumbasari market to see souvenirs or handicrafts sold here. Most people after going from Badung market to buy basic food needs, they will stop by Kumbasari market to just see if there is something that catches their attention. Kumbasari cannot be separated from the Badung market, a distinctive feature where two markets are only separated by a river and are always crowded with buyers.

Badung Traditional Market Entrance Ticket

No entrance fee required to visit Badung Traditional Market, however it just small amount of IDR 5,000 for parking. And the payment should be cash in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), so please prepare small cash before you come here.
Opening Hours : 24 Hours