Gaya Street is the main street in Kota Kinabalu City. It was rebuilt in the 1950s and 1960s and is a residential building with traditional downstairs shops. Just like the Chinese street in the 1990s, there are many Chinese shops in the streets. Starting early every Sunday, the hawkers screams spread throughout the street, and the items are all-encompassing, including fruits and vegetables, ornamental or edible fish, potted flowers, small pets, books, clothing, dolls, souvenirs and handicrafts, antiques, home-made. Pastries, food, etc. This is a very grounded market where you can find a lot of cheap tourist souvenirs here.
Kota Kinabalu is not big, it is long from north to south, narrow in east and west, and the bustling area runs from south to north. It takes 30 minutes to walk. The city's overview looks like the three types of cities in China. There are no high-rise buildings, everything is simple. Next to the Central Station, you will see a huge Chinese wind brand, "Guotai Min'an, Zhengtong people and" the simple wishes of the Chinese ancestors also affect the future people who are far away. This pedestrian street, in addition to a variety of local specialty shops, local Chinese Nanyang specialties, of course, also the old street cafes, bars, bakeries, etc., is very suitable for the sunset after the sun.
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I like tamu gaya at morning Sunday.. Everything I need here very cheaper then ordinary market..
There is a Sunday flea market with lots of variety of things to buy! There are also alot of restaurants along the streets the food there is very good!
I visited the night market on last Saturday, they have a lot of food stall with some local drinks.
Great marketplace to go for a visit. You can see alot of stalls selling local fruits and foods Other than variety handicraft, some of the stalls sell seashells too. Sunday is the most happening day as Sunday Market will be held over there. Famous Yee Fong Laksa, Melanian noodles, Pineapple puff are juz steps away from the streets. The historical Atkinson Clock Tower and Signature Observatory Tower are located nearby to this street have even widen the tourist spots to explore the area.
Lovely local feeling along this street. Lots of nice smells from the restaurants and plenty of souvenir shopping also.