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Kampung Monsopiad (Monsopiad Cultural Village)
The Monsopiad Cultural Village, named after the Kadazan headhunter and warrior, Monsopiad, is run by his direct descendents. The chief attraction is the Siou Do Mohoing, or the House of Skulls, where all 42 skulls hang from the rafters. Other attractions are ceramic jars, padi grinders, bamboo items as well as the costume of Bobohizan Inai Bianti, a direct descendant of Monsopiad who was a high priestess. Cultural performances featuring traditional dances are staged at scheduled times at the main hall.
Water Villages
The water villages are the settlement of the ‘Bajau’ descendents who are now fishermen. The thatched houses which stand on stilts in the water are inter-connected by narrow wooden planks and are surrounded by mangrove swamps
Sabah State Mosque
The gold-domed state mosque reflects contemporary Islamic architecture. The mosque can accommodate up to 5,000 worshippers at one time. There is also a special balcony exclusively allocated for Muslim women with room for up to 500. Centrally positioned it overlooks most of the town.
St. Michael's and All Angels Church.
The church is one of the first stone buildings in Sabah. Located in Sandakan construction of the building began in 1893 and was completed only in 1906. Designed by New Zealander Mr. B.W Mountfort, it was first constructed with belian wood, followed by brick and finlly stone. The stone is said to have from the nearby Buli Sim Sim, delivered by prison labour. The white stones that adorn the windows and doors are from Hong Kong.
