In the early 20th century, villagers from all around Jesselton (now Kota Kinabalu) would travel to Bond Street (now Gaya Street) once a week to buy and sell their produces. Bond Street was the heart of town and nothing much has changed as Gaya Street is still where the heart of the city is. Government Administrative Offices, Banks, Hotels and other businesses still line Gaya Street. Every Sunday, the entire Gaya Street would be closed to traffic between 6am to about 1pm and the street is transform into a shopper’s paradise. You can find all kind of local snacks, herbs, plants, food and souvenirs in Gaya Street Tamu. This place never fail to excite me as I can find new things each time I visit it.
Some Light Food-on-a-Stick to start the day
Local Snacks
Banana, Papaya and Pamelo Fruits
Not sure what the fruit on the left is called. Ginger and Lime on Sale too
Delicious Giant Lukan Calms on Sale. Yum! Yum!
Fermented Snacks
Local Herbs
Fresh Fish for Sale
Rambutan, Durian, Tarap on Sale. Tarap is a native Borneon fruit which is the cousin of the Jackfruit plant.
Pigeons and other Birds on Sale
Cute Puppies
Golden Crab
Bak Zhang (Rice Dumplings)
Blind Musicians making beautiful music
Blind Masseurs giving leg and back rubs
Yummy! Durian Cakes on Sale
Colorful Ornamental Butterflies
Local Handicrafts
Local Pearls Jewelry
Ribena Flower or Roselle flower is rich in Vitamin C and makes a great drink when the petals are boiled in water.
Traditional Gongs
Gold Fish for sale
Cannot get enough of fruits, buy and plant them at home 
If you happened to be in Kota Kinabalu and on a Sunday, do drop by Gaya Street. It is a must-do activity which would thrill both the young and old.
