Places Of Interest

Bako National Park is a national park in Kuching Division, Sarawak, Malaysia. Established in 1957, it is the oldest national park in Sarawak. It covers an area of 27.27 square kilometres (10.53 sq mi) at the tip of the Muara Tebas peninsula at the mouth of the Bako and Kuching Rivers. It is approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) by road from Kuching. Millions of years of erosion of the sandstone have created a coastline of steep cliffs, rocky headlands and stretches of white, sandy bays. Wave erosion at the base of the cliffs has carved many of the rocky headlands into fantastically shaped sea arches and seastacks with colored patterns formed by iron deposition.

The Jong's Crocodile Farm and Zoo is a crocodile farm in Siburan, Kuching Division, Sarawak, Malaysia. It was originally started by Yong Kian Sen when he started to collect crocodiles in 1963. In 1979, his family purchased 1 hectare of land in Siburan for their crocodile farm. The crocodile farm and zoo is divided into barking deer, bear, bird, crocodile, deer, fish pond, monitor lizard, owl and eagle, porcupine and wild boar sections.The crocodile farm and zoo is opened everyday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Wind Cave is believed to have got its name from the cooling breeze blowing continuously through the cave. It a smooth, tubular limestone cave formed during the Jurrassic-Cretaceous period, roughly 60 million years ago. Excavations by early explorers such as Beccari in 1865 have shown that the Wind Cave was inhabited until recent times. Earthenware vessels, charcoal and pieces of marine and freshwater shells were found. The deep pits within the cave may have been made by gold prospectors in the 1930�s. Location: Bau, Sarawak

Sarawak Cultural Village is an award-winning Living Museum that spans across 17-acres of land just across from Damai Beach Resort and Hotels. Experience Sarawak in Half-a-day at Sarawak Cultural Village and learn about the local culture and lifestyles of the various ethnic groups in Sarawak. Address: Pantai Damai Santubong, Kampung Budaya Sarawak, 93752 Kuching, Sarawak

Annah Rais Longhouse is a Bidayuh settlement about 100km south of Kuching, at the foothill of Borneo Highlands near the mountains marking the border to Kalimantan. Other than the authentic longhouse experience, it is also famous for the hot springs nearby. Kampung Annah Rais is a large Bidayuh village centred around a centuries-old bamboo longhouse, one of the finest still in existence. The Bidayuh make up about 8% of Sarawak�s population and were formerly known as Land Dayaks. They are gracious hosts and village is the perfect place to discover Bidayuh culture and learn about their fascinating way of life. Address: 103, Jalan Borneo Height, Kampong Annah Rais, 93250, Kuching, Sarawak, 93250

Kuching is the capital of Malaysia's largest state, Sarawak. It is a city like no other. Kuching features the perfect blend of history, culture and modern development. This is evident in the old historical buildings like the Court House, Fort Magarietta the Majestic Post Office and even temples and mosques. Kuching also boasts of many unique museums, which cannot be found anywhere else in the world, the Cat Museum, the Sarawak Museum, the Islamic Museum and even a living museum. Kuching also offers a wide range of items for the vivid shopper from handicrafts to exotic souvenirs. A stroll along the Kuching Waterfront is just perfect way to rest and unwind in the evening glow.

The sanctuary is just a 30-minute drive away from, Kuching City. In the sanctuary young orang utans that are either orphaned of rescued from captivity are trained to survive in the wild wilderness. The Semmengoh Orang Utan sanctuary gives you the perfect opportunity to see these magnificent creatures up close especially during their feeding time.

The Matang Wildlife center houses the endangered wildlife of Sarawak and also serves as a rehabilitation center. Here you will be able to, see the majestic hornbill as they fly through the sky, observe the sunbear and other exotic birds and animals in their natural environment. Take a walk through the park, experience their jungle walk, after which you can cool off with a dip in cool stream of water from the mountains.