Billed as among the best shopping destinations in South-East Asia, Batam Island has lots to offer within the area of shopping. And whereas most vacationers whisper the island's name in disapproving tones due to its front-for-prostitution status, self-proclaimed shop addicts only have praises for the island. And why not, when shopping in Batam Island means shopping without paying for duties and taxes?
Batam City Square (BCS) Mall in Batam Island
As a shopping center, the Batam City Square isn't any totally different from other shopping malls in Indonesia. But what sets it apart from the remaining is the truth that Batam Island is a free trade zone and thus sells duty and tax free products. So you'll be able to anticipate everything in the mall to have cheaper price tags than these found in different malls of the country. In the event you love cut price merchandise, it is a excellent spot to go shopping.
Which means you'll also have the ability to visit the numerous close by shopping malls, specialty stores and boutiques whilst you're within the vicinity. The BCS is simply one of many clusters of shopping malls that you'll find in Nagoya, though it is without doubt one of the largest and one of the most popular, judging by the number of people milling about, each native and overseas, especially during weekends.
And although the BCS isn't a brand new mall, the great variety of merchandise and leisure sights it has often lives up to expectations of many tourists. You'll find a cinema house, salons, spa, a gaming arcade, bowling center, music lounge, gallery, an atrium for occasional events hosting and many others in the mall. There's additionally a supermarket the place you can buy groceries and a few supplies; and eating places, cafes and a fast food court where you'll be able to eat and relax. Most of all, there are quite a few retailers, boutiques and specialty shops distributed throughout the six floors of the mall promoting branded clothes, designer luggage, accessories, footwear, jewellery, watches, devices, electronic gadgets, furniture, household stuff and lots of others.
You can find virtually all the things you need and wish in BCS, though the mall shouldn't be filled to its capacity but (there are still a couple of vacant store spaces left on the time of writing). Additionally, it's straightforward to get to the mall as it's simple to get a taxi when you're prepared to go away and call it a day. Additionally, the perfect time to go visit this mall is during weekdays when there are fewer individuals about.
