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Shopping

Sumatra's shopping is mostly centred round the larger towns and cities such as Padang, Berastagi, Medan and Bukittinggi.

Most of Sumatra's towns have plenty of road-side stalls selling the usual tourist souvenirs such as fake designer goods and Bintang t-shirts. For a more western shopping experience, but head to places like Minang Plaza or Plaza Andalas in Padang. In Padang, Ramayana is the main shopping district and fantastic bargains and buys can be found - with a bit of haggling. Head to Padang's Pasar Baru street market for great buys like leaf hats, batik fabrics and clothes.

In Bukittinggi, make a stop at the bustling Pasar Atas market for souvenirs while the town itself boasts a plethora of craft, jewellery, and antique shops for visitors to peruse. For fresh produce, the nearby town of Berastagi is best known for its fresh fruits and vegetables, particularly passion fruit. Travellers wanting a real taste of Indonesia should try betel nuts from the market in Berastagi, which are chewed together with lime and tobacco, or pick up some local palm wine known as tuak. Another good buy is Sumatran coffee beans, which are prized by coffee connoisseurs the world over.