Sandakan Central Market

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Sandakan Central Market is a lively local market located near the waterfront in Sandakan, Sabah. It is an important daily trading hub where locals sell fresh seafood, fruits, vegetables, and traditional products. For travelers, the market offers an authentic glimpse into local life and coastal food culture.

What to See & Do

  • 🐟 Witness fishermen unloading the 🌊 daily catch 🌊 at the wet market 🐟
  • 🛍️ Shop for premium 🦐 dried seafood 🦐 and local “mata biru” anchovies 🛍️
  • 🍜 Taste the legendary 🥩 fried pork kway teow 🥩 at the third-floor food court 🍜
  • 📸 Capture the 🏮 vibrant textures 🏮 of traditional Sabahan market life 📸

How to Get There

  • 🚶 Take a 🏛️ 10-minute heritage walk 🏛️ from the town center 🚶
  • 🚕 Book a 📱 Grab ride 📱 for a direct drop-off at Jalan Pryer 🚕
  • 🅿️ Use the 🏢 multi-story parking 🏢 at Harbour Square nearby 🅿️
  • 🚤 Arrive by 🌊 water taxi 🌊 if coming from the Sim Sim area 🚤

Travel Tips

  • 🌅 Arrive 🕒 before 8:00 AM 🕒 for the best seafood and views 🌅
  • 💵 Carry 🧧 small cash notes 🧧 for easier bargaining and snacks 💵
  • 🧴 Wear 👟 comfortable shoes 👟 as the wet market floors can be slippery 🧴
  • 🥣 Look for 🥢 Stall 33 🥢 for authentic seafood noodles with sea views 🥣

Suggested Itinerary

  • 7:00 AM – Explore 🐟 Sandakan Central Market 🐟 and the ground-floor fish stalls 🕖
  • 8:30 AM – Have a 🍜 legendary breakfast 🍜 of deep-fried pork noodles on the 3rd floor 🕣
  • 10:00 AM – Walk along the 🌊 waterfront promenade 🌊 toward the Harbour Square 🕙
  • 11:00 AM – Visit 🏰 Agnes Keith House 🏰 via the “Stairs with a Hundred Steps” 🕚
  • 12:30 PM – Enjoy a 🥟 UFO Tart 🥟 and local coffee at a nearby heritage kopitiam 🕛

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Daily: 6.00 AM – 6.00 PM

Entry Fee:

Free

Best Time to Visit:

Early morning for fresh seafood

Location

📌Sandakan Town Centre, Sabah, Malaysia

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