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Sarawak, the largest state in Malaysia, offers a restorative escape for those seeking humble authenticity far from tourist trap cliches. It is strategically located in the heart of the Asia-Pacific and is easily accessible from the world's major cities.
Sarawak is home to 31 ethnic groups and each has their own unique stories, beliefs, traditions and cultures. Experience culture like nowhere else by spending the day at an award-winning living museum, the Sarawak Cultural Village or experience rural life at a community-based homestay.
Enjoy the culinary delights of the different cultures, dance to traditional music played on unique Sarawakian instruments, listen to the stories, folklore and legends of the respective ethnic groups and discover the meanings of the tribal tattoos.
Given its rich multi-ethnic culture, vast geographical landscape and impressive biodiversity, Sarawak is haven for modern tourists who prefers tailored tourism products that suit their interests and passions. Adventure lovers can enjoy thrill-seeking activities such as hiking, off-road biking, deep-sea diving and caving, and passionate anglers can throw their reels for deep-sea fishing in Miri waters.
It is the right time to discover Sarawak, now more than ever.
1. VISIT THE GENTLE ORANG UTANS AT SEMENGGOH WILDLIFE CENTRE
Explore the perfect half-day trip experience to encounter one of Borneo’s endangered species – Orang Utans, Semenggoh Wildlife Centre is home to a colony of semi-wild orangutans who are used to human encounters. The increasing orangutan population at the centre is proof of Sarawak’s efforts (Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC)) to safeguard and sustain the amazing biodiversity in Sarawak's forests through multiple programmes and initiatives to ensure that the flora and fauna of Sarawak remains protected.
2. EXPLORE A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE – GUNONG MULU NATIONAL PARK
For adrenaline junkies, this is your chance to hike Gunong Mulu National Park’s remarkable 50-meter tall, razor-sharp, limestone Pinnacles on the northern end of Gunung Api. Do not miss the Bat Exodus where millions of bats fly out of the cave in giant helix formations at dusk. This is where you can also find the biggest underground cave chamber of the world, the Sarawak Chamber, that could fit 40 Boeing 747 aircrafts!
3. DELVE INTO THE OLDEST CAVE IN MALAYSIA IN NIAH NATIONAL PARK
The Niah Caves system in Niah National Park is an important prehistoric site where discoveries suggest that human pre-history existed about 65,000 years ago, making it the oldest recorded human settlement in Malaysia. The national park also features one of the world’s largest cave entrances, Palaeolithic and Neolithic burial sites and iron-age cave paintings. Niah National Park is currently in the process of being nominated as Sarawak’s second UNESCO World Heritage Site.
4. TAKE A HIKE INTO SARAWAK’S OWN VERSION OF JURASSIC PARK!
Kampung Sting is about 50km away from Kuching and is situated high above the clouds. The village offers a majestic unparalleled view of the Bengoh Dam and Bengoh Range. As it is not accessible by road, you can hop onto a 20-minute peaceful boat ride from the Bengoh Dam to Sting’s foothill.
After that, begin trekking uphill and enjoy the breathtaking view of the nature landscape. Trekkers can also trek their way to the breathtaking Kling and Susung waterfall. Get ready to walk across a bamboo bridge suspended by steel braided cables.
5. GET A TASTE OF SARAWAK’S AMAZING FLAVOURS
Sarawak, ‘Land of the Hornbills,’ has a lot to offer when it comes to its local delicacies and tribal dishes. Sarawak’s incredible ethnic diversity, its unique local ingredients, combined with flavours brought in from other communities has led to an explosion of creativity, resulting in a wealth of dishes and food that can only be found in Sarawak.
The food culture in the city of Kuching, for example, is so rich that Kuching has recently been included as one of the 49 new cities under UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network (UCCN) under the field of gastronomy. Among the MUST TRY Sarawak’s delicacies are the world-famous Sarawak Laksa, Sarawak’s Kolok Mee, Ayam Pansuh (Chicken cooked in bamboo) and Kek Lapis Sarawak (Sarawak Layered Cake).
6. ENJOY THE ICONIC RAINFOREST WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2023
The world-renowned music festival, Rainforest World Music Festival (often abbreviated as RWMF), an annual three-day music festival celebrating the diversity of world music is also held in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, with daytime music workshops, cultural displays, craft displays, food stalls, and main-stage evening concerts. The next Rainforest World Music Festival will return next year from 23-25 June, so mark your calendars!