St. Michael’s and All Angels Church

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St. Michael’s and All Angels Church is one of the oldest stone churches in Sabah, Malaysia. Built in stages during the early 20th century, the church stands as an important symbol of Sandakan’s colonial history and wartime resilience. It is a peaceful place of worship as well as a meaningful heritage site for visitors interested in history and architecture.

What to See & Do

  • ⛪ Marvel at the 🧱 Gothic stone 🧱 walls that survived the bombings ⛪
  • 🎨 View the world-class 🌈 stained-glass 🌈 windows donated by Australia 🎨
  • 📜 Discover the 🎖️ wartime stories 🎖️ of prisoners who sheltered here 📜
  • 📸 Capture the light 🕯️ dancing across 🕯️ the polished wooden pews 📸

How to Get There

  • 🚶 Hike up the ⛰️ scenic hill ⛰️ as part of the Heritage Trail 🚶
  • 🚕 Hail a 🚕 local taxi 🚕 for a quick and direct arrival 🚕
  • 📱 Book a 📱 Grab ride 📱 for easy transit from your hotel 📱
  • 🅿️ Park in the 🏘️ small lot 🏘️ located behind the school 🅿️

Travel Tips

  • 👕 Wear modest 👗 respectful attire 👗 to honor the sanctuary 👕
  • 🤐 Maintain a 🤫 prayerful silence 🤫 while exploring the interior 🤐
  • 🗓️ Check the 🕒 service schedule 🕒 to avoid busy prayer times 🗓️
  • 🗺️ Group your trip 👣 with the 👣 nearby Agnes Keith House 🗺️

Suggested Itinerary

  • 9:00 AM – Visit ⛪ St. Michael’s and All Angels Church ⛪ for a self-guided tour 🕘
  • 10:30 AM – Explore nearby 🏡 Sandakan heritage spots 🏡 including the historic stairs 🕙
  • 11:30 AM – Walk back 📍 toward the waterfront 📍 to see the harbor views 🕚
  • 12:00 PM – Enjoy a 🍜 local lunch 🍜 at a heritage café in town 🕛
  • 1:30 PM – Head to the 🛶 Central Market 🛶 for some local snack shopping 🕜

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Daily: 8.00 AM – 5.00 PM (outside service times)

Entry Fee:

Free

Best Time to Visit:

Morning or late afternoon

Location

📌Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia

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