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Top 10 attractions in Sandakan

Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC)
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Sandakan

Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC)

4.3
4.3/5
Sepilok · 581m from downtown
Turtle Islands Park

Turtle Islands Park

3.9
3.8/5
Sandakan · 33.8 km from downtown
Lankayan Island

Lankayan Island

3.6
4.4/5
Sandakan · 74.4 km from downtown
Free attraction
Snorkeling or Scuba Diving in Semporna
No. 2 of Activities in Malaysia

Snorkeling or Scuba Diving in Semporna

6.6
Malaysia · Semporna
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Tanjung Aru Beach
No. 4 of Night Attractions in Malaysia

Tanjung Aru Beach

7.9
4.8/5
Malaysia · Kota Kinabalu
Free attraction
Tun Sakaran Marine Park
No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Sabah

Tun Sakaran Marine Park

5.6
4.9/5
Malaysia · Semporna
Kapalai
No. 17 of Night Attractions in Malaysia

Kapalai

6.5
4.7/5
Malaysia · Semporna
Bohey Dulang Island
No. 11 of Best Things to Do in Sabah

Bohey Dulang Island

5.6
4.7/5
Malaysia · Semporna
Mount Kinabalu
No. 7 of Best Things to Do in Sabah

Mount Kinabalu

5.7
5.0/5
Malaysia · Ranau
Free attraction
Pom Pom Island

Pom Pom Island

5.6
4.3/5
Malaysia · Pom Pom Island
Free attraction

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Trip Moments in Sandakan

Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre: A Second Chance in the Rainforest

Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre: A Second Chance in the Rainforest

“In the rainforests of northern Borneo, young orangutans learn skills that should have come naturally: climbing, balancing, finding food and moving through the trees.”

@Thomas Andy Branson · 1 month ago
5 Days of Fun in Visa-Free Kota Kinabalu! A Nanny-Level Guide to Save

5 Days of Fun in Visa-Free Kota Kinabalu! A Nanny-Level Guide to Save

“🌴 Visa-Free Travel for Workers' Holidays | Here's how to explore Malaysia🇲🇾 Kota Kinabalu in 5 days!!”

@Nathan Morgans · 3 months ago
Stay at a Sabah hotel and enjoy the charm of Sandakan

Stay at a Sabah hotel and enjoy the charm of Sandakan

“🏘️Hotel Introduction: Sabah Hotel is a four-star hotel located in Sandakan, Malaysia, with a prime location, about 1 km from the city center.”

@Reed_32 Avery · 1 year ago
Sandakan is a charming city in Malaysia.

Sandakan is a charming city in Malaysia.

“Sandakan is a charming city in Malaysia.”

@OliverFitzgerald36 · 1 year ago

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sandakan famous for?

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Sandakan is known for its wealth of attractions and things to do. Here are a few highlights: Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC), Turtle Islands Park, and Lankayan Island.