A great place to check in at a niche destination in Sabah and meet pig-tailed macaques up close.

Today, I want to share with you the Rainforest Discovery Center (RDC) in Sandakan! As a wildlife lover, this place is simply paradise! I was deeply attracted by the charm of this pristine tropical rainforest as soon as I arrived, and the air was filled with the fresh smell of nature~ 📍Address: KM 19, Jalan Labuk, 90000 Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia ⏰Opening hours: 8:00–17:00 (It is recommended to go in the morning when the animals are more active) ⛱️Must-see attractions: - Birdwatching Tower (a must-see! You can lie down and take pictures of birds, super comfortable) - Canopy Walkway (walk in the air and see the rainforest, the view is amazing) - Rainforest Trail (feel the atmosphere of the original rainforest) 🌄Travel tips: - It is recommended to reserve half a day or a whole day - Arrive at 8 am for the best experience, the animals are very active - Highly recommend the night observation group, you can see flying squirrels and Malayan colugos (super cute!) - Remember to bring a telephoto camera, you can take pictures of a lot of wildlife 🏨Accommodation tips: - It is recommended to stay in Sandakan city, about 30 minutes by taxi - There are many mid-range hotels around - It is recommended to stay for 2 nights so that you can participate in night observation 💗Other tips: - Ticket: MYR 60 for adults - Remember to apply mosquito repellent - It is recommended to wear sneakers for easy walking - Bring bottled water and snacks, there is no restaurant in the center - Remember to bring a hat, it is stuffy and hot in the rainforest It is really a great place to get close to nature! You can see pig-tailed macaques jumping around overhead, and you can hear all kinds of bird calls, which is very healing! The whole trip is very relaxing, especially suitable for family trips and photography lovers! Anyway, I have already been a fan of this place, and I must participate in night observation next time!