Gaya Street Sunday Market
Gaya Street Sunday Market
Gaya Street Sunday Market
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Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
5:00 AM - 12:45 PM
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TheTravellingTurtles
London, UK60 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Took advice from previous reviewers and went early (07:30). Was warm and not busy. Most stalls set up and selling products - mix of handicrafts, foods, fresh produce, clothes, animals etc.
Spent just under an hour - plenty of time. May take longer, if crowded. If you’ve been to markets in countries in the Asia-Pacific before, this markets won’t feel any different. If you haven’t, it’s a good opportunity to mix with locals and tourists alike.
We also went to the Central market, which felt more exciting. See separate review.
Spent just under an hour - plenty of time. May take longer, if crowded. If you’ve been to markets in countries in the Asia-Pacific before, this markets won’t feel any different. If you haven’t, it’s a good opportunity to mix with locals and tourists alike.
We also went to the Central market, which felt more exciting. See separate review.
Written 6 October 2024
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undob0y
Philippines677 contributions
June 2023 • Solo
Great variety of products. From souvenirs to insect repellants. Not a lot of food choices as those are showcased on the Night Market happening every night on the same street. The prices are relatively cheap and a lot of locals patronize it. If you happen to be in KK on a Sunday morning do drop by the market.
Written 13 June 2023
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Stephen A
Benfleet, UK81 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
Well laid out market with lots of different stalls. Did not like the animals in cages as they were very cramped from rabbits to dogs. Market closes around 1pm so need to be there in the morning. Preferred to buy items from local shops as cheaper and without having to do all the haggle of trying to get price down to shop level.
Written 19 September 2023
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g4georgeSydney
Greater Sydney, Australia70 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
Hectic, Eclectic, Fascinating -
Lots to see. Lots to photograph. Lots of amazing things to eat, drink or purchase.
Yes, the "animals in cages" is an offence to our sensibilities, but that was such a small part of the experience which you need to just "walk away from" - unless you can fit 20 rabbits, budgies, kittens or puppies or baby turtles into your luggage (LOL).
This place is "mad". Go early and enjoy the experience.
Lots to see. Lots to photograph. Lots of amazing things to eat, drink or purchase.
Yes, the "animals in cages" is an offence to our sensibilities, but that was such a small part of the experience which you need to just "walk away from" - unless you can fit 20 rabbits, budgies, kittens or puppies or baby turtles into your luggage (LOL).
This place is "mad". Go early and enjoy the experience.
Written 31 August 2024
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Jessica L
Singapore, Singapore52 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
Fun street market to visit when you are at Kota Kinabalu! You can find coffee power, sachets, white and black pepper and various spices and also delicious food here. I also enjoyed Kolo Mee at Ming Ge Cafe which is few mins away. Do bring a portable fan as weather can be really warm.
Written 17 June 2024
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Serjio An
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam8,668 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Including the surrounding alleys, the market is roughly 400-500m long.
It's a lively and fun place, lined with shops selling clothes, miscellaneous goods, food, and fresh fruit.
The prices displayed are reasonable compared to other markets, so there's no need to haggle, which is common in Southeast Asia.
There are some fruits that I've never seen in Vietnam, and it's a really fun morning market where you can get a feel for the local atmosphere.
It's a lively and fun place, lined with shops selling clothes, miscellaneous goods, food, and fresh fruit.
The prices displayed are reasonable compared to other markets, so there's no need to haggle, which is common in Southeast Asia.
There are some fruits that I've never seen in Vietnam, and it's a really fun morning market where you can get a feel for the local atmosphere.
Written 2 September 2023
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Leonhkny
Hong Kong, China23,904 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
The lively Sunday market at downtown Kota Kinabalu is not to be missed. The rows of stalls selling fruits, accessories and street food are impressive and eye-catching for tourists. It is also a local gathering place with plenty of patrons buying vegetables and dried seafood. The de facto Chinatown of Sabah, Jalan Gaya is the main tourist attraction of the city.
Written 25 February 2024
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annette w
11 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, Malaysia64 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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Chow E
Singapore, Singapore248 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
There were many stalls selling items from clothes, perfumes, food, coffee and ''Live'' animals being kept in tiny cramped cages. This market is obviously for tourists as the prices are priced higher than usual. A good place for scrolling around, but suggest not to buy things from here, as its quite expensive.
Written 9 December 2023
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Gaya Market open on Friday and Saturday in the evening till mid night?
Written 6 November 2024
is there any shops in sunday market which sells large size(about 42) dresses?
Written 29 July 2024
There are clothes shops, the size you need to check yourself
Written 29 July 2024
Has the animal welfare improved at this market or is there still poor animals crowded into small cages in the Sun?
Written 29 April 2023
Is Gaya Street Sunday market opened now?
Written 4 July 2020
Levan G
Singapore, Singapore
Will the market be open on public holiday like Hari Raya Haji?
Written 20 June 2019
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
Written 22 June 2019
Only Sunday will be open? Any other famous morning markets during other days?
Written 7 October 2016
Yes. Tamparuli is on Wednesday while Inanam is on Thursday.
Written 5 March 2017
hi ill be arriving by cruise ship but not till 12noon so is the market still open ?? or where could i shop ??
Written 4 September 2016
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.
Written 19 September 2016
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
Written 17 August 2016
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.
Written 22 June 2019
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