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There is a "Little Hong Kong" hidden in Malaysia.

In the Malaysian state of Sabah, there is a city like a pearl—Sandakan. My journey began here, as if I had stepped into a magical natural world. Upon arriving in Sandakan, the first stop was the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. Stepping into this jungle reserve, the surroundings were so quiet that only the chirping of birds and the rustling of leaves could be heard. When the orangutans appeared at feeding time, their agile postures and intelligent appearances were amazing. They jumped and played among the branches, so similar to humans yet with a unique wild charm, as if every little movement was a demonstration of the wonders of nature. Along the journey, I came to the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary. The proboscis monkeys are the stars here, with their exaggerated big noses being their most distinctive feature. Watching them shuttle through the woods, their big noses swaying with their movements, was adorable. Especially when a group of proboscis monkeys gathered to eat, the scene was lively, like a special forest feast. Turtle Island, on the other hand, is a place full of warmth and hope. When night falls, watching the mother turtles laboriously climb onto the beach to lay eggs, and the staff carefully collecting and protecting these precious turtle eggs, is like guarding the spark of life. The moment the baby turtles hatch and rush to the sea, it is like a relay of life, inspiring awe. The Kinabatangan River is like a winding jade belt, weaving through this land. Cruising along the river, the scenery on both banks unfolds like a painting. On the riverbank, proboscis monkeys look around on the branches, orangutans shuttle through the forest, hornbills soar in the sky, and various wild animals thrive here, creating a vibrant world. The canopy walkway at the Rainforest Discovery Centre is a unique experience. Walking on the elevated iron bridge, it feels like being in close contact with towering trees, shuttling between the canopies, overlooking the lush rainforest below, as if becoming a part of this mysterious rainforest. The Sandakan trip is a date with nature, a journey of spiritual baptism in the primitive ecology, making me linger and forget to return.
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Posted: Nov 17, 2024
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