Gaya Street Sunday Market
Gaya Street Sunday Market
Gaya Street Sunday Market
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Melz72
Perth, Australia97 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
Great market atmosphere and a chance to mix with the friendly locals. Plenty of souvenier shops along with clothing and handicrafts. Also plenty of local fruit and vegetable produce and food, snacks and drinks. Good prices and a good time.
Written 19 May 2023
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Sam M
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Couples
DOGS & CATS CRAMMED INTO BARE METAL CAGES.
Disappointing, horrible to see. 35 degree heat. Something I’d expected to see in Wuhan not Malaysia
Disappointing, horrible to see. 35 degree heat. Something I’d expected to see in Wuhan not Malaysia
Written 29 April 2023
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Lankylee
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia1,065 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Over the years, this market has slowly changed to a trinket and cheap clothing market and less of a local produce and handicrafts one. The fruit and vegetables section is OK. The kopitiams around the market do good business.
Written 11 December 2022
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annette w
9 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
I only read about the professional pick pockets in Gaya St Market after I had the unfortunate experience on Sunday 2nd October 2022...I wish I'd checked the site before hand , but I would not have expected this in Sabah.....BUT PLEASE BE AWARE.
I did not bother reporting as nothing would be done. I'd just bought a fresh coconut drink at the stall and placed my wallet into my bag and within 2 meters I was bumped into by 2 local looking women who must have grab my wallet. I had ringgit and no cards in the wallet and only discovered the loss when I went to leave money for the singer/guitarist by the fountain. The Market people need to place a sign stating that pickpockets are active in this Market. Will not visit this Market again and unfortunately will be suspicious when visiting any markets in future in Malaysia.
I did not bother reporting as nothing would be done. I'd just bought a fresh coconut drink at the stall and placed my wallet into my bag and within 2 meters I was bumped into by 2 local looking women who must have grab my wallet. I had ringgit and no cards in the wallet and only discovered the loss when I went to leave money for the singer/guitarist by the fountain. The Market people need to place a sign stating that pickpockets are active in this Market. Will not visit this Market again and unfortunately will be suspicious when visiting any markets in future in Malaysia.
Written 4 October 2022
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Shukry Abdullah
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia82 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
This market opens for visitors starting from 6 AM until 12 PM every Sunday. You can find local foods, souvenirs, pets, plants, flowers, shirts, coffee, shoes. I visited Gaya Street Sunday Market in Kota Kinabalu city center in the middle of January 2022. Overall the place is clean and not too crowded due to Covid-19 restriction. You can walk for about 700 meters along the market. To enter you must scan body temperature and most already complete 2 dose of vaccine. Will come back for sure.
Written 15 January 2022
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sher88
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia578 contributions
Nov 2019
Visited during Raya 2019. This was my 3rd visit after a few years. It has improved in the variety of stalls but still mostly selling the same touristy stuff. Good place for getting souvenirs as you can bargain. Tried the infamous blended watermelon juice and it was really refreshing especially in the hot weather. Great place to stroll would definitely recommend to others.
Written 20 October 2020
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Dr Shawn Paul
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia63 contributions
Mar 2020
Nothing out of the ordinary, but a nice Sunday market to visit nevertheless, with locals selling their goods.
Keychains, batik prints, fruits, rattan bags were among the things sold.
It does get very hot.
Nice shop selling a variety of buns along the street(non halal) but the name escapes me.
Keychains, batik prints, fruits, rattan bags were among the things sold.
It does get very hot.
Nice shop selling a variety of buns along the street(non halal) but the name escapes me.
Written 2 April 2020
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Talitha M
Arnhem, The Netherlands1,951 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
This market is huge, lots of stuff (souvenirs, clothes, etc) and some fruit/veggies in a seperate area. Also nice restsurants for lunch. We also went to the nightmarket on saturday, which is mostly food but soooo good!!!
Written 26 February 2020
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Anthony S
Coombabah, Australia1,200 contributions
Feb 2020
A typical type of sunday markets with a range of foods, clothes and knick knacks. A good atmosphere with the street being blocked off
Written 22 February 2020
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Steven Chai
111 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Likes the place, selling food, cloth, fruit, accessories even a pet. The road is closed for this Sunday market. Visit early to avoid a lot of people.
Written 3 January 2020
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snid9701
Melbourne, Australia47 contributions
Has the animal welfare improved at this market or is there still poor animals crowded into small cages in the Sun?
Levan G
Singapore, Singapore
Will the market be open on public holiday like Hari Raya Haji?
Janie Liew-Tsonis
43 contributions
The Gaya Street Market is open EVERY Sunday (even if its a public holiday)....including if festival/celebrations fall on a Sunday e.g. Christmas, Hari Raya, Deepavali, Easter...its still open
angeline93
Malaysia33 contributions
Only Sunday will be open? Any other famous morning markets during other days?
Alexandra J
6 contributions
Yes. Tamparuli is on Wednesday while Inanam is on Thursday.
Michelle B
Sydney, Australia10 contributions
hi ill be arriving by cruise ship but not till 12noon so is the market still open ?? or where could i shop ??
JJJ L
Hong Kong, China97 contributions
The stalls should be gradually closed and removed for the tent after 1:00 pm.
If you want to look for some handcraft products, you can still find in Filipino handcraft market. It is just next to the Central Market. By using the footbridge behind Horizon Hotel, you can walk through from Gaya Street to Central Market. Or, it is also a good choice for taking a relax walk from Marlin Statue to Filipino Handcraft Market. Just a reminder that the passage between the stalls in Filipino handcraft market is bit narrow, but with the cover. So, no worry for the rainy day.
I am a 59 year old woman would it be safe for me to go to the Sunday Market on my own as well as the Filipino market during the day as well as night.
Catherine
Janie Liew-Tsonis
43 contributions
The Gaya Street Market is only open in the mornings...as early at 6 am and wrap up is usually around noon or just past about 12:30 pm (as it gets too hot). It is totally safe to walk on your own.
The Handicraft Market (aka Philipino Market) - totally safe to walk around on your own during the day. During dinnertime, there are lots of people around and it's very busy - but do be more alert. I wouldn't recommend going on your own at night.
Just like home, take the usual precautions - avoid dark areas during the day or night, don't flash your bag/cash unnecessarily...same rules apply when you are on holiday or at home.
junepopplewell
Kingston-upon-Hull, UK
walking around on my own would it be safe i am a 68 year old
thecuriostraveller
Kota Kinabalu1,885 contributions
Hi junepopplewell,
If you are generally healthy and have no problem walking, you are good to go. I saw some older people walking in this area and they were fine. You can actually get yourself out of this place anytime and anypoint you want. It is a straight long market with plenty of rest area/cafe as well as exits leading to all direction in kk. People wouldnt mind you taking time to walk. I suggest you go a bit early, say 8am..so it wont be too hot for you. If u feel tired, stop and rest, sit in a cafe or somewhere, and continue. If u think you ve seen enough, go back to your hotel. It will be best if you stay in a nearby hotel. Cheers.
junepopplewell
Kingston-upon-Hull, UK
would this be safe to walk around on my own i am a 68 year old woman
HO D
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia200 contributions
It is safe. it's on a Sunday morning, many people are around. Do not show that you have too much money when you need to purchase anything. Keep large cash at hotel safe and bring around rm300.00 ( US$100.00) would be sufficient. Most of the wares displayed are local items and not that really expensive
GAYA STREET SUNDAY MARKET (Kota Kinabalu) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Gaya Street Sunday Market
- Hotels near Gaya Street Sunday Market:
- (0.01 km) OYO 43993 Madsuite
- (0.01 km) Summer Lodge
- (0.02 km) seasons street lodge
- (0.02 km) Lodge 58
- (0.02 km) Seasons Street Lodge
- Restaurants near Gaya Street Sunday Market:
- (0.01 km) VEDABLU
- (0.02 km) Pizza Hut Gaya Street
- (0.02 km) 5 Star Hainanese Chicken Rice & BBQ Pork
- (0.02 km) Ben's Seafood Fish Soup
- (0.03 km) Party Play Lifestyle Cafe
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