WELCOME TO EAST MALAYSIA ( SARAWAK )

EXPLORE THE EXTRAORDINARY NATURAL MARVEL OF SARAWAK!


There is something utterly fascinating and mystical about Sarawak. This is the largest state in Malaysia, occupying the southwestern ridge of Borneo.

Its vibrant ethnic groups, coupled with the legacy of the Brooke dynasty,weave a history filled with intrigue and fascination. Kuching, the capital city, is a good place to get a glimpse into the past.


PLACE OF INTEREST


GUNUNG MULU NATIONAL PARK
Miri
( A UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Gunung Mulu's signature attraction is the razor-sharp limestone spokes called The Pinnacles

One of the most outstanding attraction in Sarawak, Gunung Mulu National Park is a treasure trove of vertical cliffs, jagged limestone pinnacles and intricate cave network. The area is a paradise for researchers with some 20,000 animals and 3,500 plant species.

Tour and caving expeditions are available from the park office. Visitors can choose from introductory , intermediate or advanced tours depending on their experience and fitness levels. Tours are accompanied by World Heritage Guides. To truly appreciate the beauty of Mulu, visitors are advised to allocate at least several days for their trip here. Accommodation rangers from camp sites, forest hunts to the exclisive Royal Mulu Resort nestled amidst the rainforest  . Mulu is accessible by air from Miri. 

MUST DO;

* Visit the four show caves- Deer, Lang, Clearwater and Wind Cave

* Watch millions of bats from the Bat Observatory

* Make your way to the Pinnacles summit

* Trek along the Headhunters Trail to Limbang

* Go up the 480m Mulu canopy Skywalk

* Explore the Medicine Plants Trail

Tel: 085 432 561

(Mulu National Park & Wildlife Office)

085 792 305 (Borsarmulu Park Mangement)

Websita: www.mulupark.com / www.mulucaves.com

NIAH NATIONAL PARK

Miri

Millions of bats and swiftlets, numerous historical sites,acient tombs and primary rainforest come together to enchant visitors at this national park.

The Great Cave here was inhabited by prehistoric men nearly 40,000 years ago

Among the relics unerthed include Neolithic paintings and Paleolitic artefacts. Niah National park is accessible from Miri and Bintulu. It is situated about 109km from Miri or 131km from Bintulu. Accommodation ranges from chalets, hostel to a rest house.

MUST DO:

* Explore the forest trails

* Visit Iban longhouse nearly

* Enjoy a boat ride

* Explore the Great Cave to see the excavation sites

* Visit Niah's famous Painted Cave

Tel: 085 737 454 / 737 450

(Niah National Park & Wildlife Office) 

BAKO NATIONAL PARK

Kuching

Bako National park is ideal for day trips because of its proximity to the city. It is also said to be the best place to start your discovery of the state's rainforest. Among rhe occupants or this national park are the rare proboscis monkey, long-tailed macaques, leaf monkey, monitor lizard, plantain squirrels and about 150 species of birds. Accommodation is available in the form of forest hostels and lodges. Many tpur companies orgainise tours to Bako.

Tel: 082 431 336 ( Bako Terminal)

        082 478 011 ( Bako National park)  

KUCHING WATERFRONT

Kuching

Kuching waterfront is a 900m long esplanade. It is a popular hangout for local and foreigner alike. A number of heritage building surround the waterfront. Interesting sight include the Chinese History Museum, Sarawak Steamship Building and Square Tower, each with its own history and saga. The area is best explored via the walking trails that have been laid out. Avaid shoppers can visit the Main Bazaar nearby, where a stretch of shops an assortment of handicrafts. 

SARAWAK MUSEUM

Kuching

Housed in stately building bearing Victorian-style architecture, this museum is a repository of information on the state's ethnography, natural history, crafts and the petroleum industry. The new wing (Dewan Tun Abdul razak) showcase artefacts related to archaeology. Please take note that visitors are not allowed to bring in their cameras.

Opening hours: 9.00am-6.00pm

Admission is fee

Tel: 082 244 232 (Sarawak Museum Department)

ISLAMIC MUSEUM

Kuching

Just walking distance from Sarawak Museum's New Wing, this museum has a wealth of information on the Muslim community in Sarawak. Its seven themed galleries display a variety of information on Islamic history and heritage.

Opening hours: 9.00am-6,00pm

Admission is free

Tel: 082 244 232 (Sarawak Museum Department)