KUCHING
The charming city of Kuching, Sarawak’s capital, is surrounded by a number of interesting National Parks, longhouses and the famous Sarawak Cultural Village, all easily visited on a day trip. Arguably the nicest city in Southeast Asia, Kuching has adopted modern amenities without losing its charm. The river, once an important transport link, is still a central feature of the city with the beautifully landscaped waterfront promenade providing a relaxing venue for strolling both day and night.
| KUCHING CITY TOUR |
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KCT1 |
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| Duration: |
3 hours |
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Discover the charms of this riverine city established by Sir James Brooke, the first White Rajah of Sarawak. In the city center the buildings date back to the days of the White Rajahs. Old Chinese temples and colorful markets dot most every corner. Popular with locals as well as visitors is the mile long “waterfront” promenade. The shops along the Main Bazaar probably have the best collection of Bornean tribal carvings, handicrafts, antiques and souvenirs in the whole island of Borneo. A city of museums, the Sarawak museum completed in 1891, possibly is the best known. Kuching is clean and green.
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| KUCHING CITY TOUR & SEMENGOH |
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KCS1 |
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| Duration: |
6 hours |
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Discover the charms of this riverine city established by Sir James Brooke, the first White Rajah of Sarawak. In the city center the buildings date back to the days of the White Rajahs. Old Chinese temples and colorful markets dot most every corner. Popular with locals as well as visitors is the mile long “waterfront” promenade. The shops along the Main Bazaar probably have the best collection of Bornean tribal carvings, handicrafts, antiques and souvenirs in the whole island of Borneo. A city of museums, the Sarawak museum completed in 1891, possibly is the best known. Kuching is clean and green.
After lunch, depart for the Semengoh Wildlife Centre located a short drive from the centre of the city. Observe the feeding of orangutans requiring rehabilitation. (L)
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| SEMENGOH |
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KSM1 |
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| Duration: |
3 hours |
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Depart for the Semengoh Wildlife Centre located a short drive from the centre of Kuching. Observe the feeding of orangutans requiring rehabilitation. This tour to Semengoh Wildlife Centre can be arranged at your convenience either in the morning or in the afternoon, to correspond with the feeding time of the orangutans (morning 0900 / 0930 afternoon 1500 / 1530).
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| BIDAYUH LONGHOUSE |
| Tour Code: |
KLH1 |
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| Duration: |
6 hours |
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From Kuching, about an hour’s journey by coach to Anah Rais, located in the heart of the Padawan District (about 40 km from Kuching). Anah Rais is the largest Bidayuh longhouse that is in existence in Sarawak. Explore this peaceful Bidayuh village and learn about the culture of the Land Dayaks who were once headhunters. Visit the baruk (headhouse) where skulls can be seen. (L)
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| GUNUNG GADING & PANDAN BEACH |
| Tour Code: |
KGP1 |
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| Duration: |
6 - 8 hours |
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Gunung Gading National Park is located in the Lundu district and is about 2 hours’ drive from Kuching. The Park is home to the world’s largest flower, the Rafflesia. Along the way, make a stop at the Semengoh Wildlife Centre, a temporary home for various endangered wildlife of Sarawak especially orangutans that were either orphaned or rescued from captivity. Here, they are trained to survive in the wild. Semengoh has a small forest reserve with a plank walk through dipterocarp rainforest. Stops will also be made along the way to Mt Gading, to view orchids and pitcher plants including a visit to a pepper farm. Upon arrival at the park, proceed for an hour of jungle trekking along the plank walk trail in search of the Rafflesia bloom, thelargest flower in the world. Relax or swim at a picnic spot by a beautiful stream before departing for Pandan Beach, 15 minutes away. Return to Kuching late afternoon. (L)
* Please note that the Rafflesia Flower at Gunung Gading National Park only blooms occasionally
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| FAIRY CAVE |
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KBF1 |
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| Duration: |
4 - 6 hours |
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The limestone hills surrounding Kuching offer a fine selection of caves and among them is the “Fairy” Cave, located 8km south of the town of Bau in the Kuching division and about 40km from the city of Kuching. Bau is a gold mining town and about an hour’s drive from Kuching. Fairy Cave has interesting rock formations, some resembling figures and animals. The cave has long been frequented by the Chinese living in the area, which come to pray at the cave formations and who believe these formations are representations of “spirit beings” and thus gave the cave its name. Many shrines and altars are to be found in the cave. (L)
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| SARAWAK CULTURAL VILLAGE |
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KCV1 |
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Situated just 32 km from Kuching is the Sarawak Cultural Village. This 17-acre site, nestled on the foothill of the legendary Mount Santubong, fronting the South China Sea offers an excellent introduction to the local culture and lifestyles of the ethnic people of Sarawak. A typical Sarawakian’s warmth and hospitality awaits you here. Share the arts, crafts, games, foods and music of the seven major ethnic group in Sarawak. After touring the village, enjoy a multi-cultural dance performance in the village's own theatre. (L)
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