At only about 1,000 feet above sea level, Bung Bratak may not claim to be a mountain but from its high points, the view of the lowland in front of it is the kind that warms a weary climber after a “strenuous” half an hour climb, well, actually a series of easy steps, imagine climbing [ Read More ]
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A brief insight into the history of a place before visiting it is always a prerequisite for a more meaningful and interesting tour and in Sarawak’s case, it is no exception. Since the early 1500s Sarawak was already recorded in European maps. Then the coastal areas between Tanjung Datu and Brunei Bay were territories claimed [ Read More ]
Never been inside a 19th century British fort before? Well, this is a good chance for you to step inside one, and to learn about a good part of Sarawak’s history. Built by the 2nd Rajah Charles Brooke in 1879, Fort Magherita sits on a strategic riverside hilltop across the river directly opposite the old [ Read More ]
1.Semenggoh Wildlife Centre Visit this centre and understand why this lovable primate is such a big hit. 2. Bako National Park Jewel in the crown of Sarawak’s tourism, showcasing its myriad wildlife, stunning landscape and fascinating vegetation. [ Read More ]
The Sarawak Museum Often touted as one of the finest of its kind in South East Asia, this museum was built in 1891 by the second White Rajah, Charles Brooke, who commissioned the building along the style of a Normandy town house of that period. Allegedly the famed naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace, who himself had [ Read More ]
Hi! Welcome to Sarawak! We’re here to show you all the sights, places, attractions and food of Kuching and how you can best plan your itineraries during your stay here. Whether it’s a one-day pit-stop or one-week sojourn or even more, we’ve pre-packaged them in the itinerary planner, so you need only to choose which [ Read More ]