Sandakan Heritage Trail: Address, Phone Number, Sandakan Heritage Trail Reviews: 3.5/5
Sandakan Heritage Trail
Sandakan Heritage Trail
3.5
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Balin Roof Garden Bar & Bistro
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0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Italian • Bar • Pizza
English Tea House & Restaurant
914
0.2 km$$ - $$$ • European • British • Vegetarian Friendly
My Harbour Restaurant
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Harbour Bistro Cafe
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San Da Gen Kopitiam
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The Best Brew Sandakan
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0.4 km$$ - $$$ • Bar • International • Pub
Buhari Curry House
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The Eatery
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Four Points by Sheraton Sandakan
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KFC
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Attractions
11 within 10 kms
Borneo Dispensary
8
0.1 km
Agnes Newton Keith Home
359
0.3 kmHistoric Sites
Sandakan Harbou
4
0.3 kmArchitectural Buildings • Observation Decks & Towers
Sam Sing Kung Temple
4
0.4 kmReligious Sites
The Parish of St Michael and All Angels
79
0.5 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
St.Mary's Cathedral
9
0.7 kmChurches & Cathedrals
Kun Yam (Goddess of Mercy) Temple
4
0.7 kmReligious Sites
Sandakan Memorial Park
775
History Museums
Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple
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3.5 kmReligious Sites
Kg Pukat Fisherman Village
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2.7 kmNeighbourhoods
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Lina E
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2,528 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
The heritage walk take you up to the English tea house and Anges Keith house. The stairs are not that much but the hot weather makes it difficult. There is a sign for Sandakan heritage musuem but the place is close. The highlight of this walk is the English Tea house. Good food and refreshing fresh juice. You can also take a taxi back to the parish of St. Michael and all angels. If you walk back to the city, there are several monuments and temples along the way.
Written 12 January 2020
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Ruzana Abdul Samad
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia1,539 contributions
Sep 2019
Based on the reviews here, I took the advice by taking the trail from top down, which was less tiring.
So much was talked about the 100 steps, but it was nothing but concrete steps. Its a good way to explore the heritage of Sandakan.
So much was talked about the 100 steps, but it was nothing but concrete steps. Its a good way to explore the heritage of Sandakan.
Written 2 December 2019
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Kate1953
18 contributions
Aug 2019
Walk along the main road and then turn right to Agnes Keith House . Continue walking and you well see a sign for the 100 steps, an easy walk down. The Heritage trail is well signposted
Written 11 September 2019
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Annie
9 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
Another trail to show the towns history. lots of hills but worth the buildings you see.
The 100 stairs that have been reproduced and more like 300 with sloping walkways in-between.
The 100 stairs that have been reproduced and more like 300 with sloping walkways in-between.
Written 4 April 2019
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Valenklein
Canada53 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
The map was generally easy to follow though we did it backwards and got a bit turned around by St. Micheals. I think the Chinese cemetery and memorial should be added as part of the walk. Be aware the 100 steps are actually 230+ haha :) We weren't disappointed doing it in reverse (went down instead of up the stairs). Took us less than 2 hours and that included a stop at the Johnson exhibit off the main square and the Chinese memorial, plus stopping for pictures (and getting turned around). Definitely isn't a long walk or terribly hard; I recommend it instead of taking a car.
Written 22 March 2019
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Rincewind
Anshan, China180 contributions
Feb 2019 • Family
We followed the first half of this trail then my daughter was exhausted so we took a Grab back into the city. Following the planned route, it starts off rather hard going up the steps to the English Tea House. I suggest you walk the reverse direction, which is a more gradual ascent on the roadway, then come down the steps.
Many of the stops on the route are not worth the effort to see in and of themselves, but collectively, the sum is greater than the parts. The highlight for us was the English Tea House restaurant where we had and early lunch plus tea and scones.
Many of the stops on the route are not worth the effort to see in and of themselves, but collectively, the sum is greater than the parts. The highlight for us was the English Tea House restaurant where we had and early lunch plus tea and scones.
Written 19 February 2019
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Mick S
Adelaide, Australia34 contributions
Jan 2019
We took a taxi who drove us to the spots that interested us theres a total of 14 spruiked as a one hour walk ?The Heritage Museum which was ok gave a good insight into Sandakan establishment demise in WW2 and it rebuilding.
St Michaels Church oldest standing building in Sandakan Stunning Stained glass windows donated by Australian fund raising in commemoration of Allied personel who died on the Sandakan Rannau death marches in WW2.
The lady guiding is a gem a real fountain of information Reccomend a visit.
Agnes Kieth house past residence of an american Author lived most of her life in Borneo. House is beautifully restored and maintained gives an insight into colonial living in the day Reccomend a visit
St Michaels Church oldest standing building in Sandakan Stunning Stained glass windows donated by Australian fund raising in commemoration of Allied personel who died on the Sandakan Rannau death marches in WW2.
The lady guiding is a gem a real fountain of information Reccomend a visit.
Agnes Kieth house past residence of an american Author lived most of her life in Borneo. House is beautifully restored and maintained gives an insight into colonial living in the day Reccomend a visit
Written 12 January 2019
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Savanna454
Melbourne, Australia74 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Quite an enjoyable walk but with the heat and humidity a degree of fitness helps as there is a fairly tough stepped climb to Agnes Keith house and viewpoints over Sandakan. The walk encompasses the Jamek mosque, several memorials related to WW2, 100 steps, Chinese memorial, Japanese cemetery and the lovely Agnes Keith house. The English Tea House next door has a good selection of refreshments and the lookout just across the road has great views across Sandakan and the Sulu sea. Poorly signed so a phone with mapping is useful as is doing the walk first thing when it's cooler.
Written 3 September 2018
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slwityk
Canberra, Australia1,480 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
This walk takes in all the heritage buildings around Sandakan. Need to be fairly fit to do it. Morning is best time when it's cooler. Lots of steps. Chinese memorial and cemetery, good. Agnes Keith house is fabulous.
Written 21 June 2018
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Helenlaurendet
Sydney, Australia44 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
Interesting walk, though I struggled with the heat, we also walked to the Chinese cemetery which was interesting, the tea house was lovely and ran to real iced tea ( couldn’t face a hot drink) as well as great scones. If you plan on doing this walk, maybe start early before the heat. Not a hard walk, there are occasional marks in the footpath to follow.
Written 5 April 2018
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