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Rainforest Discovery Centre
Explore the great outdoors at Rainforest Discovery Centre, a lovely green space in Sepilok. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
Meet the animals who live at Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary during your travels in Sandakan. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
See the exotic and native animals who call Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre home during your trip to Sepilok. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Sandakan Vacations
We get it, geography isn't everyone's specialty. If you're not sure where Sandakan lies on a map, you might want to have a look at its location before you jet off!
Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, is about 1,150 miles (1,851 kilometers) to the west of Sandakan.
It won't be too difficult to meet new people in this part of Sabah. It's home to around 390,000 locals.
Places to visit in Sandakan
Surround yourself with nature at Rainforest Discovery Centre and get an insight into the crucial work they're doing to safeguard this special habitat. Seeking more ideas? Have lots of fun and support a worthy cause while you're at it at Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary. Experience a tour and behold these magnificent animals in their natural habitat. But that's not all there is. Constructed to honor one or many gods, temples offer travelers an intriguing look into another religion and culture. Learn about the local belief system as you wander around the sacred monument of Puu Jih Shih Temple.Where do you fly into for Sandakan?
Get ready for some brand new experiences! The heart of Sandakan is just 6 miles (10 kilometers) southwest of Sandakan Airport (SDK).Photos of local treasures
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