Gaya Street Sunday Market
Gaya Street Sunday Market
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4.0
604 reviews
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Stephen A
Benfleet, UK34 contributions
Sep 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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sandra C
19 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Loved this market well organised and spaced out. Lots reasonble priced souveniers and eateries. Only thing didnt like was animals in cages but did see veterinary people checking. Felt safe there.
Written 18 June 2023
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undob0y
Philippines619 contributions
Jun 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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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
Written 29 April 2023
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Lankylee
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia1,106 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
10 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.
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.
Written 2 April 2020
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