Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Gaya Street Market Kota Kinabalu

Gaya Street Market

Gaya Street Market Kota Kinabalu is held every Sunday and starts at about 6am till 2pm. Located along the main street in town near the Jesselton Hotel, this popular local market sells a variety of local items from food, household, plants and even pets. Don't be surprised to see some odd items being sold here. If you are visiting KK City over the weekend, make sure you allocate time to visit this unique Sunday Market. 

Local Handicraft sold at the Sunday Market
For those who like markets, the Gaya Street Market is a must visit. Best time to come here is around 8am till noon. Some of the stalls start to close at about 1pm. You also get a chance to see some of the rare Borneo Orchids being sold at this market.

Sea Shells sold at the market

Among the items, you see traders selling all sorts of sea shells which have been allocated for sale by the marine parks or imported from the Phillippines. A wide variety of local Sabah food is also sold here including cakes and desserts. A great place for the family, one should not miss the Gaya Street Market.

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