TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tanah Abang market is visited by hundreds of people in a daily basis from across Indonesian regions especially during the holy month of Ramadan as they prepare the best outfit for the victory day at the end of Ramadan, or Eid al-Fitr.
Tempo outlined several tips before shopping at Tanah Abang market during Ramadan.
1. Physical Preparation
Shopping in Tanah Abang market requires a strong physics as it will be crowded by hundreds of visitor. Also, don’t forget to bring your own meals and drinks.
Read: Jakarta Take Steps to Prepare Tanah Abang before Ramadan
2. Wear comfort shoes
Remember that Tanah Abang market has many blocks and is not suitable for hanging out or just window shopping. So, you need to wear comfortable footwear.
3. Use small bag
A small bag to carry money and handphone is quite simple to take along, however, stay alert from pickpockets.
4. Bring shopping bag or suitcase
Bringing a special bag or suitcase is easier to place your shopping items than many small plastic bags in hand.
5. Utilize Public Transportation
As you may know that Tanah Abang market area is really chaotic, so it is better to use trains, Transjakarta bus, or online public transportation.
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