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Visit Sandakan This is the page of Sandakan Tourist Info Centre. Sharing the best attractions, eats, events, and adventures in Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo.

To many, the name Sandakan Borneo Sabah will invariably conjure up an image of exotic wildlife, pristine beaches as well as lush tropical rainforests. There are much more to be experienced in this Land Below the Wind. From cosying up with the orang utan in the wild, to facing off with the proboscis monkey. From a unique rainforest dining experience, to a gala dinner party in a modern & chic cafe. With her blend of wildlife & adventure, unique local eats & fresh seafood, and rich cultures & heritage, Sandakan is the ideal gateway to explore the State of Sabah, Borneo. On this page, you'll find plenty of useful tips on accommodation, where to stay, what to see, eat and things to do around Sandakan. You'll also find out what's on plus the best deals on offer to help you plan your perfect holiday in Sabah.

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03/10/2026

Not far from Singapore, this laid-back harbour town is the gateway to Borneoโ€™s extraordinary wildlife โ€“ but stay awhile for its fascinating wartime history, fresh seafood and distinctive local eats.

03/10/2026

Sandakan - Gateway to Borneo's Wildlife

14/09/2026
03/09/2026

DO YOU KNOW AGNES KEITH IS AMERICAN?
Learn more about this celebrated author by visiting the Agnes Keith's House marked at No.4 of Sandakan Heritage Trail.

Agnes Keith was not a British colonial-born writer. She was an American woman who came to North Borneo through marriage, but subsequently developed an extraordinary personal connection with Sabah.

Her 1939 book Land Below the Wind transformed her observations of North Borneo into a work known internationally. The phrase โ€œLand Below the Windโ€ subsequently became strongly associated with Sabah and is regarded as the state's tourism tagline!

02/09/2026

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ Explore Sandakan & Hunt for the Win! ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ

Get ready for an exciting event in Sandakan on 10 October 2026! Explore the cityโ€™s rich heritage, uncover hidden gems, complete fun challenges and stand a chance to win exciting cash prizes! ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Grab your 2โ€“4 besties, form your ultimate team and show us whoโ€™s got what it takes! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ˜Ž

๐Ÿ“… 10 October 2026
๐Ÿ“ Sandakan, Sabah
๐Ÿ‘ฅ 2โ€“4 participants per team
๐Ÿ† Cash Prizes Up for Grabs!

๐Ÿ“ฒ Register now via Google Form:
https://forms.gle/mXcCkj8XeAKDvZFY7
- Fee per team: RM200
- Registration closes 12 Sept 2026

Ready, set, hunt! ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐Ÿ”Ž Let the Hunt begin!




19/08/2026

๐Ÿ… ๐€ ๐‹๐Ž๐Ž๐Š ๐๐€๐‚๐Š ๐€๐“ ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐Œ๐„๐ƒ๐€๐‹๐’ ๐Ž๐… ๐๐Ž๐‘๐๐„๐Ž ๐๐ˆ๐‘๐ƒ ๐‘๐”๐ ๐Ÿฆ

Before we look ahead to 2026, letโ€™s take a little trip down memory lane. ๐ŸŒฟ

These medals from ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ• & ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ– are more than just pieces of metal. Each one pays tribute to our endemic species, celebrates the Borneo Bird Festival, and the memories made with your running kakis. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ

Now, after years away, ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง๐ž๐จ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐‘๐ฎ๐ง ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ซ๐ž๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ข๐ง ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” โ€” and a new medal is waiting to become part of the collection. ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ…

Will you be adding the ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ฆ๐ž๐๐š๐ฅ to your collection?

Gather your running buddies and join us! For the 12๐—ž๐—  ๐—”๐—ฑ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฅ๐˜‚๐—ป, group registration is available at:

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Minimum 10 pax
๐Ÿ’ฐ RM90 per person
๐Ÿ“Œ Regular Price: RM95

๐Ÿ“… 8 November 2026
๐Ÿ“ Rainforest Discovery Centre, Sandakan, Sabah

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฎ ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐˜2๐—จ:
https://www.ticket2u.com.my/event/51105/borneo-bird-run-2026

The collection continues. Will you be part of the next chapter? ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿ…

Address

Jalan Pelabuhan Lama
Sandakan
90000SANDAKAN

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday 08:00 - 17:00
Sunday 08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+6089238988

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