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…
How to get around in Sarawak
By Road Getting around in Sarawak is easy with plenty of local buses and taxis readily available. Most of the buses and taxis ply around major hotels, shopping malls and tourist attractions. Trans Borneo Highway is the best route for overland transfer between Sarawak, Sabah and Brunei, however, long journey should be expected and stopover…
How to get in to Sarawak
By Air Sarawak is well connected by air from Kuala Lumpur and other destinations in the country as well as several other international destinations. The main airport is located in Kuching namely Kuching International Airport and supported by a number of smaller airports and airstrips such as Miri Airport, Bintulu Airport and Sibu Airport. Flight…
Sarawak Tourist Attractions, Activities and Hotels Guide
Sarawak, the biggest state in Malaysia with Sabah as its neighbor, is homes to numerous stretch of rainforests and flowing rivers of Borneo and is occupied by Malaysia’s most ethnically assorted populations. Explore the Cultural History Situated about 40 minutes away from Kuching, the 7 hectares Sarawak Cultural Village offers you the chance to observe…
Kuching Waterfront – An Amazing Gateway from the City
When in Malaysia, head eastward to the state of Sarawak. It is the largest state in the country and has been named the Land of Hornbills. Being a very diverse and culture oriented state, Sarawak has come up and advanced in these days. However, modernization has not affected the local charm of the place. The…
Miri City Fan Park – Enjoy and Relax
Sarawak is the largest state in Malaysia. Known as the Land of the Hornbills, this state is definitely a unique, diverse and exciting state to visit. There are many amazing destinations that you may want to consider when visiting Sarawak. One such destination is the Miri City Fan Park. Why not take an evening off…
