Negeri Sarawak

WELCOME TO OUR HOME OF ADVENTURE If adventure had a home, it would be the vast wilderness. Grand, green, awesome! Like no other place on earth. If adventure had a home, it would be filled with the friendliest people on earth. People of different races, religions and cultures. If adventure had a home, it would be here when one arrives as a guest and leaves as family. If adventure had a home, its home would be Sarawak. Come and explore our vast wild home of adventure. Sarawak, where adventure lives. OUR DOORWAY Sarawak's Gateway Cities Welcome to the land of the hornbills! Sarawak is located on the island of Borneo, the third largest island in the world, north of the Equator. With its beautiful blue skies and tropical breezes you can bathe in the sandy beaches and palm-fringed state of Sarawak. Tropical showers cool the land with heavier rainfalls during the monsoon months from November to March. We hope you enjoy

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KUCHING-Capital of Sarawak Kuching means "cat" in Malay. Like its name, this incredible city has its grace and subtlety on its own. A capital for cat lovers, the world's first cat museum can be found here. Kuching is safe, clean and has a surprising number of tourist attractions.
SIBU Located at the heart of Sarawak, Sibu is a holiday destination for culture, adventure and nature. You can shop, dine, go bargain hunting or for a little more excitement, take a ride in fast passenger ferries to remote areas where the locals live right next to the jungle inhabited by exotic animals.

The beauty presents within Sarawak ethnic costumes are further accentuated by the intricate handiwork decorating each traditional ensemble with ethnic motits fashioned from striking woven cloth, colourful beads and glittering sequins. The personal adornments crafted out of silver and colourful beads signifies the status and affluence of the wearer. The Malay men usually dresses in traditional Baju Melayu cekak Musang with Sarawak woven songket samping. The Malay women gracefully attired in Baju Kurung and songket sarong, complete with shawl. The fashion style of Melanau men is in simple satin attire worn with brocade samping and Javanese style headgear. The womenfolk usually wears Baju Baban with oversized cuffs and Sarawak songket including gold and silver adornments

Situated in Malaysian Borneo, Sarawak is the largest state in the country. Its colourful history under the rule of the White Rajahs, rich tapestry of cultures and superb natural attractions make it a mesmerising holiday destination. Many heritage buildings in Kuching, the capital city, reflect its rich past. An eco-adventure land, Sarawak is great for trekking, caving, mountain climbing, kayaking, biking, rafting and diving. The state has a wide range of accommodation to suit all budgets and preferences. There are international-standard beach resorts, jungle resorts, star-reted hotels as well as longhouse-style resorts. Budget accommodation is widely avaiable. Take your pick from the variety of cuisine, from local delicacies to Continental fare.

Sarawak is the largest state in Malaysia covering an area of nearly125,000 square kilometers in the Borneo land mass. With such a large land area, Sarawak is home to an incredible range of tropical bio-diversity. With a population of around 2 million, Sarawak's rich ethnic diversity offers a unique local experience at the very moment you step of the plane. All that stands between you and Sarawak is your desire for an adventure and experience that is waiting to happen.

From rainforest canopies to jungle wildlife, discover the diverse ecosystem of Malaysia's largest state. A city of modernity yet cloaked with its rich historical charms, Sarawak is a place where commonality and peacefulness is a way of life. A paradise of adventure for the adventure buffs, from the land to the sea, from mild to vigorous, whatever the challenge; if you're ready for it, you can be sure Sarawak will give you an experience like BEACH, NATURE & WILDLIFE no other.
Home to an incredible range of tropical bio-diversity, Sarawak is the place where you can get all of mother nature's glory in one place. From ... read more CULTURE & HERITAGE When it comes to history in Sarawak, you wont be disappointed as it has quite a number of fascinating places to capture your imagination. Its ... read more CRUISE & DIVE Begin a day of exploration and relaxation amongst the backdrop of some of the most beautiful scenery as you take in the sights of Sarawak's ... read

BAKELALAN Bakelalan (formerly Ba'Kelalan) is the most important of the Lun Bawang settlements in the northern highlands. The village is famous for its apples and organic vegetables, and for the local musicians and their 'bamboo bands'. The village is connected to Lawas and Miri by air, and it is also possible ... Location: Miri BAKO NATIONAL PARK A National Park since 1957, Bako offers the perfect introduction to Sarawak's forests and wildlife. The park covers the northern tip of the Muara Tebas peninsula, an area of 27 sq km. Despite its seemingly small size, Bako contains a wide range of vegetation - swamp forest, scrublike padang vegetation, ... Location: Kuching
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ANNAH RAIS BIDAYUH LONGHOUSE 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. Location: Kuching BAU Bau is a former gold mining town just 22km from Kuching, which biggest attraction today is its two beautiful limestone caves. The Fairy Cave takes its name from a stalagmite structure at the entrance that is said to resemble a Chinese deity, Guanyin. Inside, you will notice ... Location: Kuching
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DIVING IN MIRI-SIBUTI CORAL REEF NATIONAL PARK Miri is a popular dive destination due to an abundance of pristine patch reefs. The Miri-Sibuti Coral Reef National Park, lying at depths ranging from 7 to 30 metres has an average visibility of 10 to 30 metres. There are also some interesting wreck dives. The nearest dive site is ... Location: Miri KUCHING WATERFRONT Kuching Waterfront, which lines the south bank of Sarawak River, is THE place to sample the city's cosmopolitan vibes. During the daytime, it offers scenic views of the Astana, Fort Margherita and the Malay kampungs across the river; but night-time is when it really comes alive! It seems like half ... Location: Kuching BAC
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Getting There Kuching International Airport is the main entry point into the state. Sarawak is easily accessible by frequent short-haul flights from the Kuala Lumpur international Airport (KLIA) in Peninsular Malaysia. Visitors can also fly in from the Kota Kinabalu International Airport in Sabah as well as other major cities in Malaysia. Useful Contacts Tourist Police Unit Tel: 6082-250522 Kuching Visitors' Information Centre Tel: 6082-410944/2 Miri Visitors' Information Centre Tel: 6085-434181 Sibu Visitors' Information Centre Tel: 6084-340980

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