Sibu Tourist Attractions, Activities and Hotels Guide
In East Malaysia, Sibu is a bustling inland town in Sarawak where the local majority involved in timber, palm oil and ship building industries. Sibu is a town built on the banks of the mighty Rajang River. The population of this small and friendly town are mainly dominated by Chinese who speaks the Fuzhou dialect,…
Miri Tourist Attractions, Activities and Hotels Guide
Miri is the 2nd largest city in Sarawak, located in the northern part of Sarawak on the island of Borneo as well as very close to Brunei. It has a population of about 360,000 people. There are Chinese, Malay and some other native tribes living in this serene town. Some of the main businesses operated…
Bintulu Tourist Attractions, Activities and Hotels Guide
Bintulu is a part coastal and part riverine town In Sarawak, located halfway between Kuching and Kota Kinabalu, East Malaysia. It is roughly 205km away from Miri, 215km from Sibu and 650km from Kuching. Bintulu has a population of about 200,000 residents, making it the 4th largest town in Sarawak after Kuching, Miri and Sibu…
Kuching Tourist Attractions, Activities and Hotels Guide
Kuching is the largest city and the capital of Sarawak in East Malaysia. It is a hectic city covered an area of 431 square kilometers and an estimated population of about 320,000. Majority of the inhabitants here are Chinese, followed by Malays and a small amount of Ibans. Kuching in Malay means cat, there are…
Semengoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
The Semengoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre was established to nurse injured and rehabilitate orphaned animals before releasing them into the wild. The centre, opened in 1975, also performs research relating to wildlife as well as conduct breeding programs for endangered animals. At the centre, visitors can have a closer encounter with the wildlife of Sarawak, as…
Chinese History Museum, Sarawak
The Chinese History Museum was officially opened on 23 October 1993 but the building was completed in 1912, and served as a court. It displays many artifacts and exhibitions pertaining to the history of the Chinese community of Sarawak. Here, visitors will be introduced to the various dialect groups within the Chinese community, their origins…
Damai Beach, Sarawak
The pristine white sandy beach with calm sea water in Damai Beach Damai Beach is one of the pristine beaches dotted along Sarawak’s coastline, located at the tip of the Santubong Peninsula. Damai Beach is highly recommended for visitors looking for a relaxing beach yet close enough to the natural greenery of a mountain. The…
Bako National Park, Sarawak
The famous rock formation in Bako National Park The Bako National Park, established in 1957, is Sarawak’s oldest national park. Located at the tip of Muara Tebas peninsula, just north east of Kuching, it covers an area of approximately 2,727 hectares of rainforest. Despite being the smallest national park in Sarawak, it is reportedly habitat…
Tourist Attractions in Sarawak
Tua Pek Kong Temple
The Tua Pek Kong Temple (大伯公庙） in Kuching is one of the oldest temples in Malaysia. Reputedly dating back to 1843, it was constructed in dedication to the Chinese deity Tua Pek Kong, literally meaning Grand Uncle. Here, visitors will be treated with carvings / sculptures as well as beautiful ornaments that define the Chinese…
Jong’s Crocodile Farm
Known officially as Jong’s Crocodile Farm, the farm was established in 1963 and houses well over 1000 crocodiles. It also doubles up as a zoo and holds in captivity various animals, namely monkeys, sunbears, leopard-cats, deers, snakes and hornbills. Visitors can attend the crocodiles feeding show and watch the creatures jump as they snap at…
Sarawak Cultural Village
The cultural performance in Sarawak Cultural Village The Sarawak Cultural Village is a village that houses the homes of various indigenous people of Sarawak and displays the culture of these people to visitors. The main attractions of Sarawak Cultural Village are the live houses of the different indigenous tribe, each built along a trek that surrounds…
Sarawak Islamic Heritage Museum
Sarawak Islamic Heritage Museum (photo by: Sarawaktourism) Initially, the current building which houses the Sarawak Islamic Heritage Museum was constructed as a college, known as James Brooke Malay College. In 1930, it was converted into a school for Islamic studies, called the Madrasah Melayu Sarawak Muuseum until it was the officially the Islamic Heritage Museum,…
Heroes Grave & War Memorial
The Heroes Grave, initially started as a memorial park for 21 Sarawak Rangers and Iban Trackers, is the burial place of those who gave their lives in protecting Sarawak during the Malayan Emergency. Meanwhile, the War Memorial was built on 27 Jul 1993 to commemorate the Soldiers and civilians who sacrificed in defending Sarawak during…
Fort Margherita
Fort Margherita (photo by: fidelischin) Fort Margherita, completed in 1879, was built by the then Rajah of Sarawak Charles Brooke to defend the city of Kuching from pirates. The fort is situated on a hilltop just by the Kuching River and was named after the Rajah’s wife, Ranee Margaret. The highlight of Fort Margherita is…
