Perda City Flea Market
Shopping malls may be our favourite lepak spots. But nothing quite beats the thrill of strolling through a lively pasar malam and stumbling upon cheap street food and reasonably-priced treasures.
In Penang, there’s a new spot to visit – Perda City Flea Market in Bukit Mertajam. It’s said to be the biggest flea market on the mainland with over 150 vendors, and even opens daily till 12AM. Visitors can indulge in a variety of street food, shop for clothes, or check out various activities such as busking performances and a bouncy castle.
Biggest flea market in Penang
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Whether you’re a shopaholic or foodie, a trip to a night market often means a fun-filled time spent with the fam or friends. At the newly-opened Perda City Flea Market in Bandar Perda, Bukit Mertajam, you’ll find a vast variety of food options and activities that’ll entertain both adults and kiddos.
Vendors here set up their stalls as early as 10AM, but the market usually bustles with crowds around 5PM. As it stays open till midnight, it’s also worth a visit if you ever get late-night cravings.
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This mammoth of a market boasts over 150 stalls, with local merchants selling an eclectic array of clothes, jewellery, bags, handicrafts, home decor items, gadgets, and more. Whether you’re a casual browser or looking for a trendy new fit, navigate the sheer amount of clothing stalls here and comb through their racks for affordable finds.
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If you’re here to get a wacky souvenir, scour boxes of accessories and perfumes, or browse through quirky arts and crafts displays, be sure to arrive early for the best finds.
A galore of food & fun-filled activities
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Nothing pulls a crowd in better than food does in Malaysia. From local delicacies to international grub, there’s a wide array of street food offerings at this flea market.
Find rows of stalls selling Malaysian favourites such as char kuey teow, ikan bakar, nasi kukus, keropok lekor, and mee kari. Dessert-wise, patrons can indulge in sweet treats such as coconut shakes and waffles with ice-cream. Other highlights here are fresh oysters and latok from Waniwafi Kitchen, and bakso from Bakso Nenek.
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There are plenty of tables and chairs for visitors to sit and have their meals. So, when you start to feel peckish after meandering your way through the crowd and stalls, give your legs a rest and refuel yourself with street food from a nearby food stall.
While the flea market is a heaven for foodies, there are several other fun activities to check out here as well. Thrill-seekers can drop by the Rumah Hantu for a thrilling scare and lots of screams. There’s also live busking performances by musicians, who serenade visitors as they explore the market.
For those with little ones, there are kid-friendly activities such as exploring bouncy castle and riding ATVs, scooters, or auto cars around a spacious parking lot.
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Perda City Flea Market in Penang
Perda City Flea Market is an exciting mix of food, music, clothes, and fun for the whole fam. Whether you’re looking to try out street food or explore various family-friendly activities, this new market is worth a visit for its spirited atmosphere and wide variety of vendors.
Address: Perda City Flea Market, Bandar Baru Perda, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Penang
Opening hours: 10AM-12AM, Daily
Telephone: 012-472 2639
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