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Malaysia

Sandakan / Wildlife wonders and tropical treasures.

MeowScore 😻94/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😻
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

June

Optimal weather and lowest tourist traffic. 🌤️

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january

Visit Sandakan for wildlife sightings in the Kinabatangan River! 🦜

🎉
february

Enjoy the Chinese New Year festivities and lanterns in town! 🏮

🌳
march

Explore the famous Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. 🐵

🐢
april

Witness the Turtle Island's turtle conservation efforts in full swing. 🐢

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may

Attend the Sandakan Regatta and seafood festival. 🐟

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june

Swim, sunbathe and unwind at some of the most beautiful beaches. 🌊

🦇
july

Visit the Gomantong Caves and spot the bat exodus at sunset. 🦇

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august

Experience the traditional Sumazau dance and Sabah Fest. 🎶

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september

Hike up the Bukit Tengkorak for stunning vistas and waterfalls.🌄

🍽️
october

Attend the Sandakan Food Festival and indulge in local cuisine. 🍜

🐘
november

Spot pygmy elephants and migratory birds in the Lower Kinabatangan floodplain. 🦜

🏝️
december

Celebrate Christmas and New Year with a beach party! 🎄🎉

⚖️

Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The economical situation in Sandakan is moderate. Shopping is relatively cheap but not as much as other tourist destinations in Malaysia.

Visit the central market for affordable souvenirs and seafood. Bargaining is possible in some shops but not all.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

base for Sepilok Orangutan sanctuary

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

base for Sepilok Orangutan sanctuary

Sandakan is a small city and a common entry point for wildlife excursions in Sabah.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture

Paying in cash is preferred, credit cards are not widely accepted.

internet situation

meh Speed

Average speeds, may vary by location

great Availability

Widespread access, few outages reported

excellent Cellular

Strong coverage across all major providers

Electric socket type G

Common in UK, Ireland, Malta, Malaysia, Singapore. Unique three rectangular pins design, doesn't accept other types.

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

High traffic

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture

This cat found the fish in Sandakan so delicious, she spent pawsome hours fishing by the pier.

Another cat headed to the Orangutan rehabilitation center, only to discover her distant relatives were more interested in bananas than her.

Things to do

The mainstream

🐵
Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
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Sim-Sim Water Village
🐲
Puuh Jih Shih Buddhist Temple
🐵
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
🍂
Agnes Keith House

The mainstream

🐵
Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary

Observe the long-nosed proboscis monkeys up close in a natural mangrove setting. Learn about their conservation and unique social behaviors from the knowledgeable guides.

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🚣
Sim-Sim Water Village

Take a boat tour of the village built on stilts over the water. Catch a glimpse of unique houses, spot colorful boats, and witness the daily life of the locals.

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🐲
Puuh Jih Shih Buddhist Temple

Hike up to the hilltop temple and take in stunning views of Sandakan Bay. Admire beautiful pagodas, incredible sculptures of animals, and learn about the temple's history.

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🐵
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

Watch furry orangutans roam freely in their natural habitat, learn about their conservation, and get up close to see these intelligent animals being fed.

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🍂
Agnes Keith House

Explore the colonial house where famous author Agnes Keith lived and wrote her books. Get insights into the British colonial era of Sabah.

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Off the beaten path

1
Sim-Sim Water Village
2
St. Michael's & All Angels Church
3
Puu Jih Shih Temple
4
Agnes Keith House
5
Kampung Buli Sim Sim

Off the beaten path

1
Sim-Sim Water Village

Catwalks for strolls over water, Boats bobbing where fish are caught, Floating furball houses to admire 🚤🏠😸

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2
St. Michael's & All Angels Church

Historical wonder with cute stained glass, Resting angels for heavenly cat dreams, Hidden cat statue for feline spotting 😇😻🌟

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3
Puu Jih Shih Temple

Climb to top with paws for the best view, Lucky cats beckoning in the entrance, Tranquility for cat introspection 🐾🏯🙏

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4
Agnes Keith House

Former home of clawsome author, Agnes Keith, Me-wow is the collection of feline art, Pretty garden for sunbathing 😺📚🌺

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5
Kampung Buli Sim Sim

Purrfect place to sink claws into fresh seafood, Catnaps in stilt houses overlooking the sea, Friendly fishing cats everywhere 🐟🌊😻

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

High traffic

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture

Mindful meoweler tips

Sandakan's history and culture are worth exploring

Visit the Sandakan Memorial Park to learn about WWII and the Sandakan Death Marches. Don't miss out on the opportunity to see the beautiful Puu Jih Shih Temple.

Wildlife experiences in Sandakan are a must-see

Visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre to witness orangutans in their natural habitat or take a river cruise on the Kinabatangan River to spot Proboscis monkeys and other wildlife.

Foodies will love the delicacies in Sandakan

Try the famous Bak Kut Teh or the mouth-watering seafood at the Pasar Sim Sim market. Don't forget to grab some homemade coconut pudding at one of the many street stalls.

Useful external sites

www.sabahtourism.com/destinations/sandakan

Sabah Tourism↗

Official tourism website of Sabah state in Malaysia with information on attractions, activities, and accommodations in Sandakan

www.selinganturtleisland.com

Selingan Turtle Island↗

Website for Selingan Turtle Island, a popular tourist destination for watching turtles hatch and crawl to the ocean

www.borneoecotours.com/tours/sandakan.html

Borneo Eco Tours↗

Eco-friendly tour company offering packages for wildlife spotting, river cruises, and cultural experiences in Sandakan and surrounding areas

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