Things to buy in Tanjung Pinang

The trip to Tanjung Pinang in Nov 2015 we brought back some stuffs. As my colleague asked me about things to buy in Tanjung Pinang, I think it will be good I share it over here too. Most important after arrival is the local pre paid card. This is a must for us as this will give us convenience in calling taxi, booking for Spa, etc. With my past working experience, I still prefer the first Telco in Indonesia calls Telkomsel. It has pre paid card call Simpati. Just Rp 20,000 you can get it with some pre installed credit. Check with the seller for topping up more credit. You can find this along the main road Jl. Merdeka. See bottom of this post for the map.

The locals really good in making various of crackers and kuih. (kuih - those bite-sized snack or dessert foods commonly found in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia) So when you are there, do not miss this. Whether eat it there or buy back as gifts for friends. For crackers, it can be made by fish / prawn / squid. They even have vegetable cracker which the fresh leafs dip into flour paste and fried. Only can find in Tanjung Pinang. 

Various of crackers.

Kuih

Where to buy? Please see the map at the bottom of the post.

Location 1: There is a cake shop. The kuih lapis is good and cheaper than Singapore. (Indonesian layer cake)

Shop name is Marriot Cake Shop. 

Location 2: There are few shops sell crackers and kuih. Along the road of Jl. Merdeka, you can find pushcarts sell crackers too especially vegetable cracker.

A friend of mine asked me to bring her back these medicated oil. FreshCare medicated oil has various fragrances. It is not like traditional medicated oil just with spiciness. Its website even state that this product also being used by Indonesian President - Joko Widodo. Medicated oil can be used for relief of headaches, flatulence, colds, motion sickness and flu symptoms.

You can find it at Location 3: Kimia Farma Apotek / Kimia Farma Pharmacy. Or at Location 4: Mini Market at Bestari Mall.

In their Mini Market, you can find various groceries / body care products come with travel size. They are also items in our shopping list.