This is the first Buddhist temple I’d ever visited so don't have any others to compare it to. I found it a very interesting, beautifully decorated and particularly peaceful place to wander around. The views along the coast from here are stunning, and we had...More

Date of experience: August 2019

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kee tsung S

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

596

Reviewed August 19, 2019

big temple and superb view

enjoyed the serenity view of sandakan town from this buddhist temple. located on top of a hill and about 10 minutes from sandakan town.

Date of experience: April 2019

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NeedsAVacation26

Los Angeles, California

203180

Reviewed July 24, 2019 via mobile

Not a must do, but a beautiful temple visit if you’re in the area

We arrived to Sandakan from Kuala Lumpur in the afternoon and after checking into our hotel, most activities were closing soon, so we made a quick visit to the Puu Joh Shih Temple. The temple is on a hill, beautiful, clean, and well cared for....More

Date of experience: July 2019

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diverNewark

Newark

15786

Reviewed June 5, 2019

Great views

An interesting place to visit. I don't normally visit places of worship (of any religion) and that aspect of the temple left me cold; the views over the bay though are fantastic.

Date of experience: May 2019

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annie2martin

91

Reviewed April 4, 2019

Glizy Place

A stunning example of a Buddhist temple high on the hill overlooking Sandakan. There is so much gold you need sunglasses. The shop inside sells all sorts of interesting trinkets.

Date of experience: March 2019

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Pinheadplanet

London, United Kingdom

686281

Reviewed February 28, 2019 via mobile

Tranquil

Lovely calm place to take a while to come and rest away from the city. Ornate chinese temple with intricate dragons coiled around the many pillars. It's only RM8 in a grab. Great views from up here too.

Date of experience: February 2019

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ohiowanderer

Columbus OH

689372

Reviewed February 9, 2019

View is amazing

You will definitely want to stop here for a short visit while in Sandakan. Set high on a hill behind the town, the views are fabulous. The temple itself is newer, with Buddhist statues and decorations, and nice landscaping. You can take photos inside. It...More

Date of experience: July 2018

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satanbug

Auckland, New Zealand

426150

Reviewed December 29, 2018 via mobile

A definite stop....

We popped in as recommended, it’s a fabulous place with amazing views and definitely worth a 30 minute visit. Enjoy........

Date of experience: December 2018

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WeeTung

Sandakan, Malaysia

1214

Reviewed October 15, 2018 via mobile

Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple

A great place for viewing places and town. They were some prayers on that day when we were there for a visit and they have a occasion for vegetarians buffet lunch. It was a fabulous experience of the foods. Should have a chance to try...More