INTRODUCTION
Located on the East coast of Sabah, Borneo, Sandakan is a useful stepping stone to explore the area,=; with tours running to the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary and the Selingan Island National Park.
DIRECTIONS TO SANDAKAN
Sandakan Airport (IATA code SDK) can be flown to from Kuala Lumpur via AirAsia, Kota Kinabalu in 40-45 minutes via Fly Asian Xpress (FAX) as well as Tawau, Kudat and Tomanggong
THINGS TO DO
Selingan Island - Selingan Island is the largest of three "Turtle Island's" situated of the East coast of Sabah and the only one visitors may spend the night on.
Sandakan Memorial Park - Situated on the original site of the Japanese Prisoner of War camp is a memorial park to the men who lost their lives in the Borneo Death Marches during the Second World War. A small museum in the centre of the park provides a sombre look at the atrocities which occurred.
ACCOMMODATION
PATS Bed and Breakfast Lodge, mile 1½ north road, between bus station and city. Before Sabah Hotel. tel 019 5843895 Manageress: Patricia W. Pascua. Family home atmosphere cheap with some dormitory rooms, Kitchen for you own use. Comfortable living room and nice relaxing balcony.
