| The road leading to Sandakan from Kota Kinabalu passes through oil palm, cocoa and fruit plantations, padi fields, farmlands and tropical forests. Set on a bay on the north-eastern coast of Sabah, facing the Sulu sea, Sandakan is billed as the Gateway to Borneo's Wildlife. It is a busy port, with the town behind, and beyond that are tall, jungle-clad mountains. Most buildings in the town are new, and prominent landmarks include St Michael's Church, the All Angels Church, Goddess of Mercy Temple, Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple, Sandakan Mosque, Australian Memorial and Japanese Cemetery. The Forestry Exhibition in the centre of town has an impressive collection of flowers and plants found in Sabah, as well as handicraft and hunting weapons. The Orchid House has a fine collection of rare orchids. |
