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Puu Jih Shih Temple

Puu Jih Shih Temple, Chinese temple on Tanah Merah hilltop, Malaysia.

Puu Jih Shih is a Buddhist temple on the hilltop of Tanah Merah at Sandakan Bay, about 4 kilometres west of Sandakan town centre. Built in 1987, it is the largest Chinese temple in the town. Its forested grounds are decorated with dragon sculptures and gilded Buddha statues.

Puu Jih Shih Temple was built in 1987 on the hilltop of Tanah Merah above Sandakan Bay. It was officiated by Joseph Pairin Kitingan, then Chief Minister of Sabah. It is the largest Chinese temple in Sandakan, about 4 kilometres west of the town centre.

Puu Jih Shih is a Buddhist temple of the Chinese community, and its name is written in Chinese as 普济寺. It was officiated in 1987 by Joseph Pairin Kitingan, then Chief Minister of Sabah, and it remains the largest Chinese temple in Sandakan. Its forested grounds are filled with gilded Buddha figures and dragon sculptures.

The temple sits west of central Sandakan and is accessible by public transport followed by a walking route to the hilltop. The approach involves an uphill walk, so wearing comfortable shoes is advisable for the visit.

In 2003 the temple appeared in the American television series The Amazing Race 4, which brought it to an international audience. The site stands on the hilltop of Tanah Merah, about 4 kilometres west of Sandakan town centre, above Sandakan Bay.

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