PUU JIH SHIH TEMPLE

This hillside Buddhist temple overlooking Sandakan Bay is the city's largest and most impressive. Built in 1987, the modernity of the building is clearly visible. Set in a well-kept garden, you'll notice the swastika carved into the bushes, a Buddhist good-luck charm. A long row of statues of Buddha standing in karana position, with forefinger and little finger pointing skywards, is believed to ward off demons and ward off evil. The site offers beautiful views and a soothing setting.