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Matang Wildlife Centre
The Matang Wildlife Centre is about 35km
Park, this large enclosed area of rainforest is
home to endangered wildlife. There is a
training programme here that teaches Orang
Utans, who have been orphaned or rescued
from captivity, how to survive in the wild.
Visitors will be able to see lots of Orang
Utans here, especially during feeding time.
Besides these adorable primates, there are
also Sun Bears, Sambar Deer, Civet cats as
well as three large aviaries that house Sea
Eagles, Hornbills and other birds in Sarawak.
Jungle trekking is also possible as there are
four jungle trails here, the Pitcher Trail (takes
about 2 hours), the Sungai Rayu Trail ( about
3 - 4 hours), the Sungai Senduk trail (about 1
hour) and Sungai Buluh trail (about 2 hours).
Picnic spots, an information centre,
accommodation facilities, a car park and a
small canteen are available at the park HQ.
The Matang Wildlife Centre is about 35km
Park, this large enclosed area of rainforest is
home to endangered wildlife. There is a
training programme here that teaches Orang
Utans, who have been orphaned or rescued
from captivity, how to survive in the wild.
Visitors will be able to see lots of Orang
Utans here, especially during feeding time.
Besides these adorable primates, there are
also Sun Bears, Sambar Deer, Civet cats as
well as three large aviaries that house Sea
Eagles, Hornbills and other birds in Sarawak.
Jungle trekking is also possible as there are
four jungle trails here, the Pitcher Trail (takes
about 2 hours), the Sungai Rayu Trail ( about
3 - 4 hours), the Sungai Senduk trail (about 1
hour) and Sungai Buluh trail (about 2 hours).
Picnic spots, an information centre,
accommodation facilities, a car park and a
small canteen are available at the park HQ.
Longhouse Tours
A holiday in Sarawak is not complete without
a visit to the longhouses that are the
traditional dwellings of many of the natives
here such as the Iban, Bidayuh and Orang
Ulu. A longhouse is a terraced street of
separate dwellings covered by one roof. A
tuai rumah (headman) is the head of the
longhouse. Every family has their own
separate bilik (room). Communal activities
are carried out on the ruai (verandah). Male
visitors will spend a night on the verandah
whereas female visitors are invited to stay in
the bilik or room.
Longhouse communities normally wear
practical clothes like jeans and T-shirts. They
only wear their traditional costumes during
festivals like Gawai Dayak or the Iban harvest
festival and also during weddings. Tour
groups are normally greeted with a glass of
tuak or rice wine and a welcome dance. After
that, they will tour the longhouses and will be
entertained by various cultural performances.
You are usually invited to join in the dancing.
Visitors can spend a night at the longhouses
or in a nearby guesthouse.
A holiday in Sarawak is not complete without
a visit to the longhouses that are the
traditional dwellings of many of the natives
here such as the Iban, Bidayuh and Orang
Ulu. A longhouse is a terraced street of
separate dwellings covered by one roof. A
tuai rumah (headman) is the head of the
longhouse. Every family has their own
separate bilik (room). Communal activities
are carried out on the ruai (verandah). Male
visitors will spend a night on the verandah
whereas female visitors are invited to stay in
the bilik or room.
Longhouse communities normally wear
practical clothes like jeans and T-shirts. They
only wear their traditional costumes during
festivals like Gawai Dayak or the Iban harvest
festival and also during weddings. Tour
groups are normally greeted with a glass of
tuak or rice wine and a welcome dance. After
that, they will tour the longhouses and will be
entertained by various cultural performances.
You are usually invited to join in the dancing.
Visitors can spend a night at the longhouses
or in a nearby guesthouse.
Lambir Hills National Park
The famed Lambir Hills National Park is
located along the Miri-Bintulu road, 36 km
south-west of Miri town in Sarawak, East
Malaysia. It was gazetted as a park in 1975,
and covers an area of 6,952 hectares.
There are around 1,173 tree species in the
park alone, with 286 genera and 81 tree
families making Lambir one of the more
diversified forests in Malaysia. Wild animals
can also be found in the deeper parts of the
park, especially monkeys, sun bear, pangolin
and bats.
It is best to visit the park in the morning, as
there would be ample time to go along the
various trails in the park. The main attraction
of the park is its beautiful waterfalls, the
nearest just a mere 0.18 km is Latak
Waterfall. It is a 20 minutes walk from the
Park office. If you stop to look at the wonderful
forest flora and fauna along the way, it would
probably take longer.
Before entering the park, register yourself at
the Park office where the guide will explain
some necessary safety rules before entering
the park. If you are going to the waterfalls
further ahead, it is best to go early in the
morning as the journey will take several
hours.The guide will also advise that visitors
to the park exit the park grounds by 5 pm as
the gates to the park will be closed at this
time.
Other waterfalls in the park are ones on the
Pantu trail such as the Pantu and Nibong
waterfalls. It takes up to two hours journey to
reach the falls. Then there are the Pancur,
Tengkorong and Dinding waterfalls along the
Bakam Trail.The other primary trails are Main
and Lepoh-Ridan. There are other trails in
the park, of which further information can be
obtained from the park office.
There is even a 22-metre Tree Tower is
situated on the Pantu Trail, about a kilometre
from the Park Office. Visitors can climb and
view the scenic Dipterocarp forest profile. It is
also an excellent place for bird watching.
Come visit Lambir Hills National Park and
experience one of natures best natural
wonders!
The famed Lambir Hills National Park is
located along the Miri-Bintulu road, 36 km
south-west of Miri town in Sarawak, East
Malaysia. It was gazetted as a park in 1975,
and covers an area of 6,952 hectares.
There are around 1,173 tree species in the
park alone, with 286 genera and 81 tree
families making Lambir one of the more
diversified forests in Malaysia. Wild animals
can also be found in the deeper parts of the
park, especially monkeys, sun bear, pangolin
and bats.
It is best to visit the park in the morning, as
there would be ample time to go along the
various trails in the park. The main attraction
of the park is its beautiful waterfalls, the
nearest just a mere 0.18 km is Latak
Waterfall. It is a 20 minutes walk from the
Park office. If you stop to look at the wonderful
forest flora and fauna along the way, it would
probably take longer.
Before entering the park, register yourself at
the Park office where the guide will explain
some necessary safety rules before entering
the park. If you are going to the waterfalls
further ahead, it is best to go early in the
morning as the journey will take several
hours.The guide will also advise that visitors
to the park exit the park grounds by 5 pm as
the gates to the park will be closed at this
time.
Other waterfalls in the park are ones on the
Pantu trail such as the Pantu and Nibong
waterfalls. It takes up to two hours journey to
reach the falls. Then there are the Pancur,
Tengkorong and Dinding waterfalls along the
Bakam Trail.The other primary trails are Main
and Lepoh-Ridan. There are other trails in
the park, of which further information can be
obtained from the park office.
There is even a 22-metre Tree Tower is
situated on the Pantu Trail, about a kilometre
from the Park Office. Visitors can climb and
view the scenic Dipterocarp forest profile. It is
also an excellent place for bird watching.
Come visit Lambir Hills National Park and
experience one of natures best natural
wonders!
Jalan Satok Sunday Market
This vibrant Sunday market along Jalan
Satok, comes alive Saturday afternoon when
local traders from the outskirts of Kuching
peddle their wares.
Catch a glimpse of the fat squirming grubs,
sieet, or unique wild ferns "midin" and other
jungle produce sold in makeshift stalls by the
roadside, or simply on empty rice sacks lain
on the ground.
The place truly comes alive with a riot of
colours, smells and dialects as the locals
converge to buy their weekly produce.
Traders sell handicrafts, clothes, fresh
produce, food and drinks and much more.
This is also an excellent excuse for picture
taking opportunities.
Take an outing to the market, and be
prepared to face a bevy of smiles, fierce
haggling and friendly faces in the true
Sarawakian warmth and charm.
This vibrant Sunday market along Jalan
Satok, comes alive Saturday afternoon when
local traders from the outskirts of Kuching
peddle their wares.
Catch a glimpse of the fat squirming grubs,
sieet, or unique wild ferns "midin" and other
jungle produce sold in makeshift stalls by the
roadside, or simply on empty rice sacks lain
on the ground.
The place truly comes alive with a riot of
colours, smells and dialects as the locals
converge to buy their weekly produce.
Traders sell handicrafts, clothes, fresh
produce, food and drinks and much more.
This is also an excellent excuse for picture
taking opportunities.
Take an outing to the market, and be
prepared to face a bevy of smiles, fierce
haggling and friendly faces in the true
Sarawakian warmth and charm.
Cat Museum
The Cat Museum is located on the Ground
Floor of the Kuching North City Hall
Semariang, Petra Jaya, Kuching, Sarawak.It
is owned by the Kuching North City Hall
(DBKU). There are 2000 exhibits, artifacts,
According to Malaysian and Chinese beliefs,
the cat is a lucky animal.
The museum covers an area of 1,035.9
square meters on top of the hill called 'Bukit
Siol' which stands 60 meters above the sea
level with beautiful sceneries overlooking the
beautiful city of Kuching.
The responsibilities of the Cat Museum are
to carry out research, collection, presentation,
documentation, promotion, publication,
education and awareness of historical
heritage, cultures and the natural
environment.
The Cat Museum is located on the Ground
Floor of the Kuching North City Hall
Semariang, Petra Jaya, Kuching, Sarawak.It
is owned by the Kuching North City Hall
(DBKU). There are 2000 exhibits, artifacts,
According to Malaysian and Chinese beliefs,
the cat is a lucky animal.
The museum covers an area of 1,035.9
square meters on top of the hill called 'Bukit
Siol' which stands 60 meters above the sea
level with beautiful sceneries overlooking the
beautiful city of Kuching.
The responsibilities of the Cat Museum are
to carry out research, collection, presentation,
documentation, promotion, publication,
education and awareness of historical
heritage, cultures and the natural
environment.
Gunung Gading National Park
Gunung Gading National Park is a beautiful
expanse of mountainous rainforest only two
hours away from Kuching. Located near
Lundu, a pleasant little town in south-west
Initially, the park was a closed conservation
zone for the spectacular Rafflesia, the largest
flower in the world that can grow up to one
metre in diameter. However, after extensive
environmental impact studies, the National
Parks Department decided that Gunung
Gading is a treasure that should be shared
with the public.
It was therefore opened to the public in 1994.
remains closely watched by the National
Parks Department to ensure that visitors will
get the best opportunities to view the
flowering Rafflesia without causing any
damage to the young buds and other flora in
the surrounding area.
A plank walk has been built close to where
the Rafflesia is commonly found, making
viewing possible when the plant is in bloom.
Jungle trails lead to streams, cascading
waterfalls and the mountains, with one path
taking trekkers to the summit of Gunung
Gading (906m). The rugged mountains
within the Park provide a scenic backdrop to
the nearby town of Lundu, and the beaches
at Pandan and Siar.
Gunung Gading National Park is a beautiful
expanse of mountainous rainforest only two
hours away from Kuching. Located near
Lundu, a pleasant little town in south-west
Initially, the park was a closed conservation
zone for the spectacular Rafflesia, the largest
flower in the world that can grow up to one
metre in diameter. However, after extensive
environmental impact studies, the National
Parks Department decided that Gunung
Gading is a treasure that should be shared
with the public.
It was therefore opened to the public in 1994.
remains closely watched by the National
Parks Department to ensure that visitors will
get the best opportunities to view the
flowering Rafflesia without causing any
damage to the young buds and other flora in
the surrounding area.
A plank walk has been built close to where
the Rafflesia is commonly found, making
viewing possible when the plant is in bloom.
Jungle trails lead to streams, cascading
waterfalls and the mountains, with one path
taking trekkers to the summit of Gunung
Gading (906m). The rugged mountains
within the Park provide a scenic backdrop to
the nearby town of Lundu, and the beaches
at Pandan and Siar.
The Grand Old Lady
One of Sarawaks most important historical
monuments. MIRI WELL No. 1 - The Grand
Old Lady - struck oil on 22 December 1910.
Grand Old Lady is not a frail figure of an old
woman but Miri's Number 1 oil well, the first
cable-tool oil well in the country, a 'mother'
who milked a poor country to a prosperous
nation.
This landmark is about 30 meters high,
Located on top of Canada Hill overlooking
Miri, it attracts locals to enjoy the scenery or
jog on the well-designed path.
The discovery of oil in 1910 on Canada Hill
has a significant place in the history of
modern Miri. Canada Hill is where the oil
industry in the Sarawak started, with the
successful drilling of well Miri-1 in December
1910.
The growth of the oil industry has helped to
transform Miri from a small fishing village at
the turn of the 20th century into a modern and
prosperous town in the 21st Century.
The first derrick constructed was
affectionately called 'The Grand Old Lady' and
produced oil for 62 years. Next to the Grand
Old Lady, the Petroleum Museum exhibits
photographs and information on the
petroleum industry.
In joint venture with Shell Malaysia and
Petronas, has built a
museum-cum-information centre. At the rear
of the museum, the parking lot serves as a
vantage point overlooking Miri town below.
The view from Bukit Telaga Minyak is
rewarding because the panorama not only
include the whole town comes but also the
Miri-Brunei border, the offshore oilrigs and
the refineries in nearby Lutong township.
One of Sarawaks most important historical
monuments. MIRI WELL No. 1 - The Grand
Old Lady - struck oil on 22 December 1910.
Grand Old Lady is not a frail figure of an old
woman but Miri's Number 1 oil well, the first
cable-tool oil well in the country, a 'mother'
who milked a poor country to a prosperous
nation.
This landmark is about 30 meters high,
Located on top of Canada Hill overlooking
Miri, it attracts locals to enjoy the scenery or
jog on the well-designed path.
The discovery of oil in 1910 on Canada Hill
has a significant place in the history of
modern Miri. Canada Hill is where the oil
industry in the Sarawak started, with the
successful drilling of well Miri-1 in December
1910.
The growth of the oil industry has helped to
transform Miri from a small fishing village at
the turn of the 20th century into a modern and
prosperous town in the 21st Century.
The first derrick constructed was
affectionately called 'The Grand Old Lady' and
produced oil for 62 years. Next to the Grand
Old Lady, the Petroleum Museum exhibits
photographs and information on the
petroleum industry.
In joint venture with Shell Malaysia and
Petronas, has built a
museum-cum-information centre. At the rear
of the museum, the parking lot serves as a
vantage point overlooking Miri town below.
The view from Bukit Telaga Minyak is
rewarding because the panorama not only
include the whole town comes but also the
Miri-Brunei border, the offshore oilrigs and
the refineries in nearby Lutong township.
Similajau National Park
Similajau National Park, just 45 minutes
from Bintulu, provides a great weekend
getaway for the people within the central
region of Sarawak. It has one of the most
beautiful coastal areas in Malaysia with
miles of unspoiled white and golden sand
and rocky beaches facing the South China
Sea.
Gazetted in 1978, it covers 7,064 hectares of
virgin coastal forest, starting from Sungai
Likau in the south to Similajau River in the
north. Spanning 30km, it is abundant in flora
and fauna and offers you a wonderful
experience exploring miles and miles of
empty beach.
The terrestrial fauna of the park boasts 24
recorded species of mammals, such as
gibbons, banded langurs and long-tailed
macaques. A very noteworthy reptile found
here is the Saltwater Crocodile.
The Park has also recorded 230 species of
birds, which include hornbills and migratory
water birds like Storms Stork. If you're lucky,
you might be able to see dolphins out
amongst the waves. Occasionally, green
turtles come ashore to lay their eggs.
Similajau National Park, just 45 minutes
from Bintulu, provides a great weekend
getaway for the people within the central
region of Sarawak. It has one of the most
beautiful coastal areas in Malaysia with
miles of unspoiled white and golden sand
and rocky beaches facing the South China
Sea.
Gazetted in 1978, it covers 7,064 hectares of
virgin coastal forest, starting from Sungai
Likau in the south to Similajau River in the
north. Spanning 30km, it is abundant in flora
and fauna and offers you a wonderful
experience exploring miles and miles of
empty beach.
The terrestrial fauna of the park boasts 24
recorded species of mammals, such as
gibbons, banded langurs and long-tailed
macaques. A very noteworthy reptile found
here is the Saltwater Crocodile.
The Park has also recorded 230 species of
birds, which include hornbills and migratory
water birds like Storms Stork. If you're lucky,
you might be able to see dolphins out
amongst the waves. Occasionally, green
turtles come ashore to lay their eggs.
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