Borneo Sandakan, a 130-million-year-old tropical rainforest in Asia.

How to get there ✈️
- Recommended route: Hong Kong Airport ➡️ Kota Kinabalu (about 3 hours) ➡️ Sandakan (about 50 minutes)
- Departing from the north: If there are no direct flights to Kota Kinabalu, you can fly to Kuala Lumpur and transfer.

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Recommended activities

1️⃣ Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
Orangutans, known locally as "red-haired orangutans," are an endangered species of ape with a DNA similarity to humans of up to 96.4%. Feeding times are at 10 am and 3 pm every day, when many orangutans gather in the feeding area. Don't miss it! The entire park takes about 1 hour to visit.

2️⃣ Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
The world's only private proboscis monkey sanctuary, where you can observe these adorable monkeys up close. Feeding time is at 11:30 am every day, when a large number of proboscis monkeys come to eat. In addition to proboscis monkeys, there are also silver-gray silver leaf monkeys, whose cubs are golden yellow. If a silver leaf monkey is interested in you, it may even take the initiative to hold your hand!

3️⃣ Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
Home to the world's smallest bear species, the sun bear, which has a unique sun pattern on its chest and is an endangered species. Every bear in the park is a rescued individual, making it highly significant for conservation.

📝 Tips:
These three attractions are very close to each other, so it is recommended to visit them in the morning of the same day.

4️⃣ Kinabatangan Wetlands River Cruise
This is the largest wetland plain in Malaysia and one of only two areas in the world where 10 species of primates have been found. It is recommended to take a boat tour in the afternoon, where you can see various groups of monkeys, birds, crocodiles, large lizards, and even have the chance to catch a glimpse of the pygmy elephant.

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Essential items

Rain boots 🌟🌟: A must-have, but can be rented on-site for night hikes.
Binoculars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟: A must-have for observing animals! Many visitors regret not bringing binoculars.
Mosquito repellent 🌟🌟🌟: Although there are not many mosquitoes, wearing long pants and long sleeves can better prevent mosquito bites.
Raincoat 🌟🌟: The weather in the tropical rainforest is unpredictable, so carry one with you just in case.