Kuching is the capital city of the State of Sarawak, consisting of two administrative city councils (Kuching City South and Kuching City North). Let us start your tour by experiencing the cultural beauty of Kuching City through observing its places of interest and heritage buildings. Kuching Waterfront offers excellent view of the Astana, Fort Margherita, the Sarawak New States Lagislative Building (DUN) and the Malay villages which line the north bank of the river. The Chinese Temple – Tua Pek Kong, heritage colonial buildings like the Post Office, the Round Tower and Sarawak Museum will let you discover the cultures and history of the city. The cat Monument and Civic Centre are also famous city landmarks for photo taking.
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| DBKU and cat museum |
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| India Street and Cat statue |
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| Sarawak Museum and Civic Centre Kuching Tower |
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| Sampan cruise, Orchid Garden and New Parliment DUN building |
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| Taman Sahabat Laksamana Chengho |
Sarawak Cultural Village
This unique village is a replica of the multi-ethnic life of the people found in Sarawak with the exception of the Chinese farm house. It is 38km away from Kuching city and is a 45 minutes drive along Kuching-Santubong Road. SCV is a living museum offering an excellent introduction to 7 authentic ethnic houses representing our local inhabitants of Sarawak. To welcome you as you enter will be the Bidayuh longhouse (Land Dayak), Iban Longhouse (Sea Dayak), Penan huts, Orang Ulu, Melanau, Malay and finally the Chinese farm house. Watch and observe at each stop the daily activities performed by the indigenous people, the weaving of the “Puak Kumbu”, the making of blow pipes, and musical instruments by the Orang Ulu, as well as baking of traditional biscuits, are some of the activities you will observe. At the end of the tour you will be entertained by a dance at the village theatre.
Sarawak River Sunset Cruise
Enjoy a relaxing evening cruise along the famous Sarawak river to discover more than 20 historical landmarks and a panoramic view of the city and beautiful sunset behind the Serapi Mountain.
Semenggoh Orang Utan Nature Reserve
To get the best “posing” view of the Man of The Forest’, the Orang Utan, drive 30 minutes to the Semenggoh nature Reserve established in 1975. It is situated along the Penrissen Road as a forest reserved centre and a centre for research. The centre is meant to rehabilitate animals including the Orang Utan. Some of the Orang Utan here are semi wild that have been surrendered and some were born at SNR. The best time to be there is at feeding time, when you can see them as well as observe their eating habits. Remember Orang Utans are found only in Borneo and Sumatra.
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| Semenggoh Oran Utan |
Jong’s Crocodile Farm
Jong’s Crocodile Farm is one of the largest in the country, located 29km away from Kuching City. In this farm, you’ll get to see over a thousand crocodiles that range in size from tiny babies to behemoth saltwater monsters. Besides local and exotic species of these leathery beasts, other wildlife such as birds, monkeys, bearded cats, sun bears, deer, lizards and snakes are also here. Let’s experience an unforgettable, exciting watch during their feeding time.
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| Jong's crocodile Farm |
Bako National Park
Tours normally take 45 minutes by road and 30 minutes by boat ride to the Bako National park. The park Gazetted on 1st May1957 covers an area of 2,727 hectares and is located at the northern tip of the Muara Tebas peninsula. Bako provides an outstanding diversity of natural landscapes in a relatively small area and home to many species of flora and fauna. Well marked trails offers interesting walks to spot the famous proboscis monkey and silver leaf monkeys. The other wildlife’s to spot of course the naughty long-tailed macaque moving near us to get free food. The monitor lizards and squirrels are common and so is the wild boar moving around the HQ and canteen. If you are fortunate you might even see snakes sneaking nearby. If you intend to stay overnight there are chalets available and it is just suitable for you to go along the longer trails. This National Park is worth going if you are nature lover and environmentalist, a solute and scenic spot overlooking the open sea and sand beaches.
Gunung Gading National Park
Gunung Gading national Park is located in the Lundu District, southwest of Sarawak. It takes about 2 hour’s drive from Kuching. Gunung Gading is the home to the world’s largest flower, the “Rafflesia”. It’s ever grown up nearly 87cm in width. However, if you miss the Rafflesia blooming period, you can enjoy your trip for jungle trek and swimming in the jungle streams.
Fairy Cave and Wind Cave
The Fairy Cave & Wind Cave is located in the Bukit Kapor in Bau area, (once a famous gold prospecting town) which is about 45 minutes drive away from Kuching. Once you in the Fairy cave, you’ll marvel at the limestone formation in these mystical caverns that are thousands of years old. Some of the rock formations resemble figures and animals, becoming a point of religious interest for some of the locals. The Wind Cave, about 5 minutes drives from Fairy Caves. Wind Cave have staircase and plank walks lead you to the main cave and two underground tunnels. Here, you can feel total darkness and the wind blows around you. Torchlight is a “must” equip for you to see the bat and you also can hear sound of high-pitched squeaking from thousand of bat as well.
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| Fairy Cave, Bau |
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| Wind cave, Bau |
Santubong Wildlife Cruise
The Santubong peninsula beckons with a delightful attraction – dolphin watching. The shallow coastal area and estuaries make good habitats for the rare Irrawaddy dolphins. The Irrawaddy is a relatively shy dolphin. It’s usually hard to see, depend on weather and a good guide cum spotter, the serene view, frontier of the land – mangrove forest and its in habitant will keep visitors fascinated. The Santubong area is one of the places where you can watch fireflies, which inhabit the coastal mangroves and Nipah growth along the shallow coastal area. It is very beautiful to watch as the sun sets in and the night begins to emerge, where these insects begin to hover amongst the trees. Best time to watch is in the evening when the tide is ebbing.
Annah Rais Longhouse
Live in a Bidayuh longhouse with the locals, savor the local delights and experience the traditional lifestyle. A trip to the Annah Rais Longhouse offers great nature-based activities and cultural shows. Annah Rais Longhouse is situated about 60km or 1½ hours’ drive from Kuching. Trips must be pre-arranged.
Benuk Longhouse
Located at 50 Km Penrissen Road. Some 80 Bidayuh Families live together in this longhouse. A round shaped Pangah (a ceremonial building) is an attraction in this longhouse. There is a mini museum displaying some private collection of antiques of the ceremonial chief En. Peka. It is open to the public. A small shop at the entrance of the Kampung has bottled drinks and local produce such as peppers, etc, offered for sale. You can also pick up some antiques for a very reasonable price.
