10 Places to Buy Souvenirs in Malang, Sorong West Papua, Pelabuhan Ratu and Yogyakarta - Just Menong

When traveling, it's incomplete if you don't bring souvenirs for family or friends. Even before arriving at the destination, the first thing to think about is what souvenirs we will buy upon arrival at the destination. Apart from direct tourist spots, in every tourist destination there is, of course, a special place to buy typical souvenirs so that we don't have to go around looking for the items we want.

Malang, East Java

Deduwa Grosir is located in Batu City, East Java. The area that carries this integrated concept consists of a souvenir center, restaurants, and shelters. With a parking area of ​​up to 1 hectare, Deduwa is suitable for Menong friends and groups who need a place to rest before exploring various tourist destinations in the Batu city area. There are dozens of spacious bedrooms containing up to 10 small beds and 2 bathrooms for cleaning the body. On the ground floor, there are restaurants and a large mosque. Visitors can enjoy live music while unwinding.

 

Various types of fruit chips remain a mainstay as souvenirs from Malang. Fresh apples can also be bought here if you don't have time to buy them at the apple orchard. The price is not much different and even tends to be cheaper.

Sorong, West Papua

There are not many souvenir shops in Sorong, West Papua. One of them is the Various Batik Shop on Jalan Sagawin No. 2, Sorong, which provides batik with typical Papuan motifs and t-shirts.

 

Prepare a rather thick wallet for shopping in the city of Sorong because the prices are 'slightly different' when compared to souvenir shops in other cities. As a comparison, children's T-shirts are usually priced at Rp. 50,000; in this place, the cheapest can reach Rp. 120,000. And the choice of types of cloth is not so much; in contrast to batik in other places, the basic fabric of cotton is very rare.

Pelabuhan Ratu, West Java

What souvenirs can Menong's friends bring from Pelabuhan Ratu, Sukabumi, West Java? Of course, fish or processed fish. Before heading home, Menong's friends can stop at the Fish Auction Place (TPI). There you can find a variety of fresh fish. Don't worry about how to bring the fresh fish; the fish seller will pack it in such a way that the fish is safe and stays fresh until you get home. Menong's friends can find processed fish, such as fish balls, at the traditional market, which is right across from TPI.

To get a pack of meatballs, Menong's friends have to queue up because the stock is easily sold out. Choose fish balls with super quality so that the taste of the fish is more pronounced. Don't forget to buy the meatball gravy seasoning. Apart from raw meatballs to be prepared at home, Menong's friends can also buy and enjoy a bowl of fish balls directly at this place.

Yogyakarta, DIY Yogyakarta

Naaah... it's incomplete if you go to Yogyakarta without buying souvenirs. One of the biggest and most complete souvenir centers is the Hamzah Shop, formerly known as Mirota, which is located at the end of Jalan Malioboro. We can choose batik cloth or ready-made clothes, bakpia, and other Yogya specialties and souvenirs at relatively cheap prices.

Another alternative is Beringharjo Market, which is located directly across from Hamzah's shop. Menong friends can choose various types of commodities at much lower prices. Of course, as long as you're good at bidding...

Aside from being a souvenir for the family, unknowingly the gift shop has helped preserve Indonesian culture, from food and fabrics to souvenirs made natively in Indonesia.

Don't forget to always weigh the weight of the souvenirs that Menong's friends bring so you don't overpack when you go home.

Happy souvenir hunting!!😉