Top 10 things to do in Sandakan

  1. Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

    Jalan Sepilok, Batu 14, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
    The Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre is a conservation center for orphaned and injured orangutans. Visitors can watch the orangutans being fed and swinging from the trees in their natural habitat.

  2. Sandakan Memorial Park

    Jalan Labuk, Mile 8, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
    The Sandakan Memorial Park is a historical site that commemorates the lives of Australian and British soldiers who died during the Sandakan Death Marches in World War II.

  3. Puuh Jih Shih Buddhist Temple

    Jalan Buli Sim Sim, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
    The Puuh Jih Shih Buddhist Temple is a colorful and ornate temple perched atop a hill overlooking Sandakan Bay. Visitors can climb the stairs to the temple and enjoy the panoramic view.

  4. Agnes Keith House

    Jalan Istana, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
    The Agnes Keith House is a museum dedicated to the life and works of Agnes Keith, an American author who lived in Sandakan during the British colonial era.

  5. Sandakan Central Market

    Jalan Pryer, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
    The Sandakan Central Market is a bustling market where locals sell fresh produce, seafood, and handicrafts. Visitors can sample local delicacies and shop for souvenirs.

  6. Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre

    Jalan Sepilok, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
    The Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre is a sanctuary for rescued sun bears, which are the smallest bears in the world. Visitors can learn about the conservation efforts and watch the bears in their natural habitat.

  7. Sandakan Crocodile Farm

    Jalan Sepilok, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
    The Sandakan Crocodile Farm is a farm where visitors can see various species of crocodiles, including the saltwater crocodile, which is the largest living reptile in the world. Visitors can also watch crocodile feeding and egg hatching.

  8. St. Michael and All Angels Church

    Jalan Pryer, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
    The St. Michael and All Angels Church is a colonial-era church that was built in the late 19th century. Visitors can admire the stained glass windows and the intricate woodwork.

  9. Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre

    Batu 14, Jalan Sepilok, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
    The Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre is a nature reserve that showcases the biodiversity of the Bornean rainforest. Visitors can walk on the canopy walkway, which is the longest in Southeast Asia, and spot various species of birds and animals.

  10. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park

    Sabang, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines
    The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is a protected area that features a limestone karst landscape and an underground river that flows through a cave. Visitors can take a boat tour to explore the cave and see the various rock formations and wildlife.