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Things to do in Kuching, Sarawak (10 attractions outside the city)

Kuching is the capital of the state of Sarawak, Malaysia. I have visited Kuching several times, but mostly for work, where I spent time meeting clients. This time, I have decided to stay for a week solely for leisure and explore the places around Kuching I have yet to visit. In this article, I will …

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Fairy Cave of Bau, Sarawak - nature wonder near Kuching

The Fairy Cave Nature Reserve, located near Bau in Borneo, Malaysia, is a magnificent limestone rock formation. It is the largest cave entrance in the Kuching area and dates back to approximately 60 million years ago, during the Jurassic-Cretaceous period. The cave features an array of stunning rock formations, including stalagmites, stalactites, and other unique …

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Top 12 places to visit in Kuching (attractions within the city)

We recently spent a week in Kuching and visited many of the renowned places in the city. In this article, we want to share our experiences and suggest the best places to visit if you travel to Kuching. Our story is based on our experiences and perspectives, and we took all the photographs in this …

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The top 12 best places to eat in Kuching, Sarawak

We recently went on a week-long vacation to Kuching, the capital of Sarawak. While most people tend to stay in Kuching for just a few days, we extended our trip to explore some national parks and look for the best places to eat in Kuching. This article will focus on the places to eat in …

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The Magical Sungai Lembing Rainbow Waterfall: Here's How to See It Yourself

I always wonder how a waterfall could produce rainbows. The connection seemed mysterious, almost magical. After trekking for over an hour through dense rainforest to reach the Lembing Rainbow Waterfall, I finally understood. Before us stood one of Malaysia's most spectacular waterfalls, its 450-foot cascade thundering down just as the sun hit at the perfect angle, …

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Singkawang Cap Go Meh: Trance, Dragons, and the Magic of Chinese New Year

Each year, on the 15th day of the Chinese New Year celebrations, Singkawang in West Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo) bursts into life with the vibrant Cap Go Meh Festival. With the rich influence of Chinese culture, this spectacular event features an enchanting display of tatung rituals, vibrant float parades, and dragon dance performances. These performances aim …

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Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV) - guide for a half-day tour

Sarawak Cultural Village (Kampung Budaya Sarawak) is a museum that showcases the culture and lifestyles of Sarawak's ethnic groups. It spans 17 acres and is about half an hour's drive from Kuching City. It is within walking distance from the Damai Beach Resort. The village's main attraction is the replica buildings of all the main …

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Wind Cave Nature Reserve, Bau, Sarawak - half-day adventure

While on our holiday at Bau of Sarawak, we explored Fairy Cave in the morning and headed to the Wind Cave Nature Reserve in the afternoon. This article specifically focuses on what we saw at Wind Cave. We have written a separate article about our trip to Fairy Cave, which you can read here. Wind …

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Bako National Park, Sarawak- A complete day tour guide

Bako National Park is the most famous national park near Kuching. Naturally, this park is included in our itinerary in Kuching. So, in this article, we will show you our day trip to Bako and what we saw and experienced. It took us about half an hour to drive from Kuching town to Bako National …

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Sarawak travel itinerary- 9D8N to visit Miri, Niah, Mulu, Bario, and Brunei

I recently returned from a nine-day, eight-night holiday in Northern Sarawak, and here is our Sarawak travel guide.  This article is the summary of the itinerary.  Besides, we wrote separate blog posts about Miri, Mulu Cave, Niah Caves, Bario, and Brunei, which you can read for more detailed information with the link provided in the …

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