'Angkot' (Angkotan Kotaraya) - The public transportation of Cikarang, and maybe the whole of Indonesia.We were waiting across the street of the Hotel for cab, suddenly there was a kind of 'Van without the side door' approaching us and ask : "Where are you going?" (in Indonesia language). We reply : "Lippo Cikarang Shopping Mall". The driver said he will take us there ans ask us to jump in to his 'Van'! Kind of curious, we just hop-in...
Along the road (Jalan Cikarang-Cibarusah), we saw many villages and also many small stalls, I mean 'many'!
The pictures I took on 'Angkot'After 5 minutes drive, the 'Van' was full of Indonesian passengers. We enjoyed the view along the way, 15 minutes later....we reached the Mall. The driver was kind enough to inform us! The journey is about 4.5km and the fares was IDR3,000.00 = MYR0.90. It's cheap!
The time was about 9pm (Indonesia time) when we arrived at the mall. I started to look around, and hoping to see any unique souvenirs....
This shop "Batik Keris" caught our attention of the local batik product. I think Quachee will love it very much! I bought a small unique purse made by coconut shell and a small cute little batik bag. Beside that, there are some other stuffs I grap too! Haha!
The damages of all the souvenirs I bought : IDR57,000.00 = MYR17.80
Lippo Cikarang Shopping Mall
We meet a friendly & helpful guy on the 'Angkot' while on the way back to hotel. His name is Sunarto, working as a Project Enginner of Muitistrada. He speaks very good English! And help us to communicate with the driver of the hotel location. (We having problem in communicate the local language) It's nice to meet the locals....Peoples here are 'friendly'. I was so surprised. Because from the news on TV and newspaper we read before about the perception, actually it's totally different here! The security along the road will definitely wave their hand to you with a courtesy smile while you walk pass!!
I had a chat with my client who migrated from Malaysia to Indonesia (10 years ago) about the surrounding. The words from her was really a shock to me! She said she is not even hear a single robbery case within a year! She felt more secure living in Indonesia than Malaysia!
I feel more positive towards the country...
Many small stall like this along the Jalan Cikarang-Cibarusah (Local Culture)As usual, the second night end with few bottles of Bintang local beer....
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Looks like a fun trip to the mall! Thanks for checking out my blog =) You should definitely check out Viet Nam. Mui Ne Beach is very relaxing and peaceful!
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hey robo
ReplyDeletehaha ya i might like it haha!
btw, i love indonesia - yes, the people are so friendly in java. really no airs. always willing to help. i find it a beautiful country - places & even people! :)
ive not been to this mall tho.
Hi Ashley,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit.
I will visit Vietnam one of these day, it's a beautiful country! If time allow during my vacation in Vietnam, I will definitely visit Mui Ne Beach. Thanks for the info of your blog.
Cheers!
Hi business,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit.
Q,
You are right. They are really friendly.
I believe the "Batik Keris" shop also have outlet around Jakarta. If you wanna visit it, no need to go all the way (70km away) to Cikarang.
Thanks.
Looks like it's a nice place with friendly people and even safer than Malaysia!
ReplyDeleteSo cheap the van transport! : )
Thanks for the share, it's really heartening to see that Cikarang has beautiful sights and people.
ReplyDeleteHi foongpc & JL,
ReplyDeleteYou guys are right! They are friendly...maybe I haven't meet anyone who is not friendly....looking forward for my next trip to Cikarang.
Thanks. :)