Don't just visit Semporna! Sandakan is Malaysia's hidden gem

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Sandakan, a hidden gem in Malaysia, is a small but surprising place✨ Check out this guide to experience its beauty.

Must-see attractions

📍Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre🐒 Get up close and personal with orangutans as they swing through the trees. Their adorable antics are sure to melt your heart. If you're lucky, you might even see a baby orangutan nursing.
📍Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary 👀 This is home to the proboscis monkey, known for its unique large nose. At dusk, you'll see groups of proboscis monkeys foraging for food, which is a truly spectacular sight.
📍Sandakan Night Market🌃 The night market is full of delicious food and unique handicrafts. The satay skewers are juicy and flavorful, and the colorful shell jewelry makes for great souvenirs.

Travel tips

✈️Transportation: Fly to Kota Kinabalu, then transfer to Sandakan.
🏠Accommodation: Stay in the city center for easy access to transportation and food.
🌞Weather: It's hot all year round, so be sure to bring sunscreen and mosquito repellent.

Sandakan is not overly commercialized, and retains its natural beauty and culture. Pack your bags and get ready for a unique travel experience💖

Post by ACH. Sam 3160 | Jan 31, 2025