Valleywen’s little guidebook
Food scene
A relaxing spot for those who looks for a colonial style English tea house and restaurant concept inspired by the famous Agnes Keith house in Sandakan.
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English Tea House and Restaurant
2002 Jalan IstanaA relaxing spot for those who looks for a colonial style English tea house and restaurant concept inspired by the famous Agnes Keith house in Sandakan.
A time-honored restaurant which serves Bak Kut Teh (pork) dishes and seafood.
Nam Chai Restaurant Bah Kut Teh 南財肉骨茶
Jalan LeilaA time-honored restaurant which serves Bak Kut Teh (pork) dishes and seafood.
Balin Rooftop Bistro is the ideal place for you and your travel buddies. You’ll also be treated to the best panoramic views of Sandakan from this rooftop bistro. So, grab a drink and watch as the sky transforms before your eyes.
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Balin Roofgarden Bistro & Bar
Jalan Pelabuhan LamaBalin Rooftop Bistro is the ideal place for you and your travel buddies. You’ll also be treated to the best panoramic views of Sandakan from this rooftop bistro. So, grab a drink and watch as the sky transforms before your eyes.
Inspired by San Da Gen with its interior decoration, marble topped tables and definitely the food menu.
The food list offers a taste that is uniquely Sandakan such as UFO tart, cream puffs that are filled with velvety custard, fresh fruit (filling depends on the fruits in season) and sauce noodles, salted egg French toast and etc.
San Da Gen Kopitiam 三大羹
Lebuh DuaInspired by San Da Gen with its interior decoration, marble topped tables and definitely the food menu.
The food list offers a taste that is uniquely Sandakan such as UFO tart, cream puffs that are filled with velvety custard, fresh fruit (filling depends on the fruits in season) and sauce noodles, salted egg French toast and etc.
H84 Kon Lo Mee is located at Sim Sim Bridge No.8, famous for its tasty springy noodle and century egg dumpling. They also serve dim sums, curry laksa, laksa with seafood.
You may buy their preserved egg dumplings and bring home yourself, depending on the availability on the day. Pre-order is recommended.
Their off day is normally on every Tuesday.
H84 Kon Lo Mee
H84 Kon Lo Mee is located at Sim Sim Bridge No.8, famous for its tasty springy noodle and century egg dumpling. They also serve dim sums, curry laksa, laksa with seafood.
You may buy their preserved egg dumplings and bring home yourself, depending on the availability on the day. Pre-order is recommended.
Their off day is normally on every Tuesday.
It is a time-honored restaurant which serves fresh seafoods. It famous for its crab dishes with Mantou (bun), Tiger Prawn, fresh fishes, fish maw soup and variety seafoods.
No walk in and reservation of table is needed. Takeaway is available.
Sandakan Fishing Association
It is a time-honored restaurant which serves fresh seafoods. It famous for its crab dishes with Mantou (bun), Tiger Prawn, fresh fishes, fish maw soup and variety seafoods.
No walk in and reservation of table is needed. Takeaway is available.
Sightseeing
Puu Jih Shih Temple is a Buddhist temple located at the hilltop of Tanah Merah at Sandakan Bay in Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia. The temple was built in 1987. It is the largest Chinese temple for the town.
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Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple
Jalan CecilyPuu Jih Shih Temple is a Buddhist temple located at the hilltop of Tanah Merah at Sandakan Bay in Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia. The temple was built in 1987. It is the largest Chinese temple for the town.
Sandakan Crocodile Farm is the largest in Malaysia by topping the rest of the crocodile farms with over 3,000 reptiles in its captives.
Other than Crocodiles, there are other animals such as rabbits, tortoises, roosters, chicken, goats and fishes. This makes the Sandakan Crocodile Farm a pick for families to go to during the weekends not only for leisure but also for children to learn more about these reptiles. Meanwhile, visitors may offer feeding provided on the respective area by paying a small fee of RM1.00.
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Sandakan Crocodile Farm
Mile 8 Jalan LabukSandakan Crocodile Farm is the largest in Malaysia by topping the rest of the crocodile farms with over 3,000 reptiles in its captives.
Other than Crocodiles, there are other animals such as rabbits, tortoises, roosters, chicken, goats and fishes. This makes the Sandakan Crocodile Farm a pick for families to go to during the weekends not only for leisure but also for children to learn more about these reptiles. Meanwhile, visitors may offer feeding provided on the respective area by paying a small fee of RM1.00.
Across the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre is the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. This conservation centre is relatively newer and was founded by 2017’s CNN Hero, Dr Wong Siew Te. He is a wildlife biologist who has dedicated his life to saving and protecting Bornean Sun Bears from poachers.
Visitors can walk along the elevated platform and attempt to spot the bears below. You will be at a perfect vantage point to snap photos of these furry animals.
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Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
Across the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre is the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. This conservation centre is relatively newer and was founded by 2017’s CNN Hero, Dr Wong Siew Te. He is a wildlife biologist who has dedicated his life to saving and protecting Bornean Sun Bears from poachers.
Visitors can walk along the elevated platform and attempt to spot the bears below. You will be at a perfect vantage point to snap photos of these furry animals.
Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre is founded in 1964, where orangutans are rehabilitated before being released at Tabin Wildlife Reserve. There are 60 to 80 orangutans living within this reserve. Visitors can learn more about these precious animals at the educational centre.
This centre is connected by wooden boardwalks through lush forests. You can also spot orangutans from the outdoor nursery, where visitors can sit in an air-conditioned room while watching orangutans swinging on ropes and playing with each other.
Be sure to look out for the orangutan feeding time. Please be reminded that these animals are able to roam freely, so it is important for visitors to not touch the orangutans when in close proximity.
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Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
Jalan SepilokSepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre is founded in 1964, where orangutans are rehabilitated before being released at Tabin Wildlife Reserve. There are 60 to 80 orangutans living within this reserve. Visitors can learn more about these precious animals at the educational centre.
This centre is connected by wooden boardwalks through lush forests. You can also spot orangutans from the outdoor nursery, where visitors can sit in an air-conditioned room while watching orangutans swinging on ropes and playing with each other.
Be sure to look out for the orangutan feeding time. Please be reminded that these animals are able to roam freely, so it is important for visitors to not touch the orangutans when in close proximity.
Taman Chong Tain Vun Trig Hill Bukit Bendera, Sandakan. It is now refurbished and decorated with LED Lights.
It is a park with history in it. You can catch a scenery of the town and sea during the day or evening for mesmerizing view of sunset. At night time, the view is also magnificent with led lights shining around the tower and other props.
Chong Tain Vun Park
Jalan Bukit TrigTaman Chong Tain Vun Trig Hill Bukit Bendera, Sandakan. It is now refurbished and decorated with LED Lights.
It is a park with history in it. You can catch a scenery of the town and sea during the day or evening for mesmerizing view of sunset. At night time, the view is also magnificent with led lights shining around the tower and other props.
This place has a beautiful views from all the hills to hike in Sandakan. You may catch a nice sunset view in this place too! Enjoy hiking while beware of the stiff and slippery walkway!
Astana Height Elopura Recreation Park
147 Lorong Astana Heights 3This place has a beautiful views from all the hills to hike in Sandakan. You may catch a nice sunset view in this place too! Enjoy hiking while beware of the stiff and slippery walkway!