CENTRAL MARKET

Spend a morning wandering through what was once a busy 'wet market'! The many shops housed in this heritage building will enchant tourists with their offerings such as antique clocks, jewellery, gems, woodcarvings, batik and pewterware. Those with an eye for the unusual will enjoy buying or browsing through the market's extensive range of novelty items such as jade trees and blown glass souvenirs.The visitor will be able to see portrait artists, glass blowers in action, batik painters transforming a white material into vivid colours. Or simply relax at one of the many restaurants here and sample local or western food. During the weekends, at 7.30pm, cultural performances are held. Admission: Free, Enquiries: 03-2274 6542 (10am - 10pm).