Sandakan War Monument, Sandakan

Name: Sandakan War Monument
Address: Sandakan, Malaysia

#12 among attractions in Sandakan

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Facts and practical information

The Sandakan War Monument is a monument established by the British located in the town of Sandakan, Malaysia, to commemorates the town citizens who lost their lives during the Second World War. The monument is part of the Sandakan Heritage Trails, a "Heritage Trail" which connects every historic sights of Sandakan. ()

Coordinates: 5°50'26"N, 118°6'58"E

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Sandakan War Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Agnes Keith House, St. Michael's and All Angels Church, St. Mary's Cathedral, Tam Kung Temple.

~940 ftN
Historical place, History museum, Art gallery
Agnes Keith House, Sandakan
5 min walk • Nestled atop a hill in the coastal city of Sandakan, Malaysia, the Agnes Keith House stands as a testament to the rich cultural history and colonial past of the region. This well-preserved museum was once the residence of the famous American author Agnes Newton Keith...
~1090 ftW
Church
St. Michael's and All Angels Church, Sandakan
6 min walk • Nestled in the lush landscape of Sandakan, Malaysia, St. Michael's and All Angels Church stands as a beacon of historical and architectural significance. This Anglican church, with its pristine white facade and distinctive red roof, was constructed between 1893...
~1820 ftW
Church
St. Mary's Cathedral, Sandakan
9 min walk • St. Mary's Cathedral in Sandakan, Malaysia, stands as a beacon of faith and heritage in the bustling city. This church, with its distinctive architecture, serves as a spiritual home for the local Catholic community and a point of interest for visitors to the region.
1.3 miN
Temple
Tam Kung Temple, Sandakan
33 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Sandakan, Malaysia, the Tam Kung Temple stands as a beacon of spiritual heritage and cultural fusion. This temple is dedicated to Tam Kung, a deity revered in the Taoist pantheon, and is a testament to the rich Chinese history embedded...
~300 ftS
Museum
Sandakan Heritage Museum, Sandakan
2 min walk • Sandakan Heritage Museum is a museum located at the 1st floor of Wisma Warisan building in Sandakan of Sabah, Malaysia. The museum building is located next to the Sandakan Municipal Council and is part of the Sandakan Heritage Trail.
1 miNE
Mosque
Masjid Daerah Sandakan, Sandakan
27 min walk • The Sandakan District Mosque is a mosque in Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia. Build in 1985 and completed in 1989, it is the main mosque for the district of Sandakan. The mosque was officially opened in 1990.
~780 ftE
Mosque
Sandakan Jamek Mosque, Sandakan
4 min walk • The Sandakan Jamek Mosque is a mosque in Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia. Opened in 1890, it is the oldest mosque in Sandakan, part of Sandakan Heritage Trail.
~1770 ftNE
Memorial
Sandakan Massacre Memorial, Sandakan
9 min walk • Sandakan Massacre Memorial consists of three monuments which commemorate 30 Chinese victims, most of the members are local elite of an underground movement who been executed on 27 May 1945 along with several other victims during the Japanese occupation of North Borneo.
~0 ftN
Memorial
Chartered Company Monument, Sandakan
1 min walk • The Chartered Company Monument is a monument in the town of Sandakan in Sabah, Malaysia dedicated to the British servicemen or employees who were killed at the end of the 19th century.
~730 ftW
Temple
Sam Sing Kung Temple, Sandakan
4 min walk • Sam Sing Kung Temple is a Chinese temple in Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia. Built in 1887, the temple is the third oldest temple in Sandakan, after Goddess of Mercy Temple and Tam Kung Temple. It is part of the Sandakan Heritage Trail.
~0 ftN
Memorial
William Pryer Monument, Sandakan
1 min walk • William Pryer Monument is a monument that stand in the Malaysian town of Sandakan as a memory of the founder, William Burgess Pryer. It is part of the Sandakan Heritage Trails, a trail which connects all the historic sights in Sandakan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sandakan War Monument?

Nearby attractions include William Pryer Monument, Sandakan (1 min walk), Chartered Company Monument, Sandakan (1 min walk), Sandakan Heritage Museum, Sandakan (2 min walk), Sandakan District, Sandakan (4 min walk).

How to get to Sandakan War Monument by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sandakan War Monument:

Bus

Mini Bus Station (5 min walk)
Terminal Bus Sandakan (5 min walk)