Situated on the eastern seaboard of Sabah; it is a city that is rich in history. Sandakan has a broad mixture of people, cultures, faiths, and lifestyles. Outside this bustling port city, visitors will discover well-kept forest reserves that are rich in wildlife such as the proboscis monkeys, orangutans, beautiful birds, elephants and crocodiles. Located offshore from the city is the famous Turtle Islands where visitors can scuba dive to indulge in the beauty of the underwater world and view rare endangered marine turtles. Just nearby, visitors can explore the fascinating jungle-clad limestone outcrops with numerous caves from which birds’ nests have been collected for centuries.