Excursion Overview
Discover the delights of Sandakan city on a short tour. Visit the central market in search of spices. The market is rarely visited by tourists and houses vibrant vegetable stalls, a lively wet market and an upper level home to a variety of local food vendors.
Afterwards visit the former home of American writer Agnes Keith, who penned Land Below The Wind in 1939. Today the home is a heritage house, providing interesting insights in to life during British North Borneo. It is furnished with a reproduction of colonial furniture and antiques. A gallery on the first floor tells the story of this remarkable woman, her books and her family. Follow your visit with a stop at an English tea house to enjoy refreshments or lunch.
Continue on to Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple at the south of the city. It is located on the hilltop, with a breath-taking panoramic view of Sandakan Bay.
Excursion Type:
- Outdoor
- Active
- Culture
- History
Excursion Gallery
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Erin Evans
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Spotting wild orangutans in Borneo will always be a travel highlight for Erin, but the island’s landscapes, wildlife and culture keep her coming back time and time again. She’s full of insights and stories to help design your perfect Borneo adventure.
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Destination Manager
Borneo completely won Ian over with its rainforest lodges, hornbills flying overhead, and orangutans swinging through the treetops. He’s full of first-hand tips for making the most of this extraordinary, nature-filled corner of Southeast Asia.
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