Traditional markets are the lifeblood of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo. Since the “olden days”— when there were no supermarkets or malls in the region — local farmers, fishermen and hawkers would congregate in a weekly “tamu” (local term for “big market”), exchanging goods, food and gossip.
Gaya Street - Sunday Market
The Gaya Street is a street Sunday market area in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. It is known as the Chinatown of Sabah due to many Chinese coffee shops and restaurants situated there. In addition, with an arch gate that was erected since 2005.
The street was known as Bond Street during the British colonial era, and was established in 1902, after the construction of shop houses there was completed. The street started as a railway track for the transportation of rubber all the way from Sapong and Melalap rubber estates in Tenom (Interior Division) which ended at the wharf. The Jesselton Harbour was the main gateway from North Borneo during when there are still no passenger planes. The market is once considered as the "heart" of Jesselton as major business activities was done there.
Since then, farmers and ordinary folks from the interior and fishermen from the coastal areas would make their trip to sell agricultural produce and other crops in the market, this includes the Chinese immigrants as well Filipino and Indonesian traders. Aside from agricultural products, local food, souvenirs, arts and craft, footwear, antiques and even pets are sold in the market.
Every Sunday morning, the city’s main tourist thoroughfare, Gaya Street, transforms into one of Kota Kinabalu’s best-known open-air markets. Wander through locally run pop-up stalls selling everything from flowers to handmade souvenirs, postcards, local foods and even pets, such as goldfish, birds, dogs and cats.
It’s a great place to take a serene morning stroll and grab a local breakfast — either from the food stalls or the shops and restaurants that line both sides of this busy central shopping street.
The Cache:
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During the Sunday market, it may be difficult to cache, so it’s best to attempt this after 12 noon, once most of the stalls have packed up.
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Be wary of muggles during your search and note that the host staying in the open area may pose challenges.
Absolute stealth must be maintained to preserve the longevity of the cache.
Please retrieve and log it in a location where you would not attract muggles attention.
Ensure the container is sealed properly when you put the cache back.
The time spent may vary, but typically takes around 2 hours plus.
Don't forget to check out the other caches nearby, which will take you on a great tour around the city.
This is a traditional cache that is relatively easy to find based on the given coordinate and hint, requiring only a little effort.
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