In Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, in addition to going out to sea and hiking to have fun, how can you miss the lively Gaya Street (Gaya Street)! In addition to admiring the old buildings and eating local food, there are also lively markets here every weekend for you to stroll! If you want to feel the local customs, Gaya Street is definitely your first choice.
The look of Gaya Street
Gaya Street, the most famous street in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, is located in the center of the city. When you come to Gaya Street, the most eye-catching thing is the archway with its Chinese design. On the archway, there are two plaques with the words "Guotai Min'an" and "Zhengtonghe", wishing both the local people and tourists from afar to get blessings.
In addition to the archway, the old shops that stand on both sides are also full of characteristics, and here are a collection of different ethnic groups and different businesses, such as traditional restaurants, grocery stores, and sales stores, which make this old street full of vitality.
Gaya Street Weekend Market
When it comes to bustle, don't miss the Sunday Market, which is only open on Sundays. In the early morning when the sun rises, Gaya Street is filled with stallholders from all walks of life, selling a variety of daily necessities, souvenirs, tourist souvenirs, snacks, local fruits and vegetables, etc.
It is worth mentioning that you can find some Sabah-only specialties or snacks in the bazaar, such as pickled wild mango (jeruk bambangan), tarap, wild ginger (tuhau), stuffed rice (tapai) and so on. A visit to the Gaya Street Sunday Market seems to have a quick understanding of Sabah's culture, and the knowledge base has also increased a little!
In addition to the small stalls selling goods, there are also street performers performing on the spot, which can be described as a market for shopping, snacks and entertainment.
In addition to the Sunday morning market, there is also a lively night market on Gaya Street on Friday and Saturday nights! Unlike the morning market, the Api-api night food market is mainly based on local delicacies, such as fried kway teow, grilled chicken wings, tropical fruits, etc., with a variety of local food and snacks, as well as live performances.
Gaya Street Sunday Market / Sunday from 6am to 12am
加雅街美食夜市（Api-api Food Night Market）/ 星期五六，下午4时至晚上11时 END
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