shopping
Tanjung Pinang is famous for its wooden handicraft, and indonesian designed textile. Everything else is cheap with some products lower than 10% of the prices in Europe.
Fakes: Just like in most of South-East Asian countries, pirated goods are available openly. DVD and music CD are everywhere, often not more then one Singapore dollar for a DVD. Quality is "ok". You can test the quality before you buy.
Thousand Layer Cake: Tanjung Pinang is also famous for its Thousand Layer Cake, which is great for souvenir. One of the most popular bakeries in Tanjung Pinang is called "Mois Layer Cake House." The store sells the traditional layer cake but also offers the store's own rendition of the layer cake that breaks tradition. The store's specialty is Kue Lapis Keju Cheese Thousand Layer Cake. The bakery is located at Jalan Wiratno, near Kaputra Hotel.
Tea & Coffee: The most popular brand for tea in Tanjung Pinang is called Teh Prendjak by PT.Panca Rasa Pratama. It has a very unique flavor that you can find in nowhere. Most tourists will buy them as gifts.
Also are the 'Kaya' a local bread spread made from coconut and egg are a must try, some may find it too sweet for their liking.
Electronics: Very competitively priced in Tanjung Pinang. The shops carry many of what you may need. When buying electronic goods, remember that Singapore uses 240V voltage with a British-style three-pin plug.
Cameras & Watches: The main street from the Ferry Terminal has a selection of camera shops. Prices are significantly lower than in many other countries.
Clothes: The main street has lots of shops selling clothes, children's toys and electronics. Visit "Bengawan Solo", named after the song about a famous river in Indonesia, selling fashionable women wear, handbags and shoes.
