Santubong Travel Guide

 hassan_abu Says:  40 minutes away from the city of Kuching, you will arrive at Santubong, home of the Sarawak Cultural Village. There are several resorts here at Santubong, including the Damai Puri Resor & Spa. 

 BorneoGrrl Says:  The Melanau is another indigenous of Sarawak and their numbers are concentrated in the river mouth of the Rejang River & Mukah. Their traditional house is also called the "Lamin Dana" which is built high on stilts, over 30-40 feet from the ground. To get up to the main hall,... 

 BorneoGrrl Says:  Orang Ulu literally means "up-river dwellers" and made up of several tribes, namely the Kayans, Kenyahs, Kelabit, Lun Bawang & other tribes. The model house in the Sarawak Cultural Village is common amongst the Orang Ulu except for the Penans. The long house is normally... 

 BorneoGrrl Says:  The Sarawak Cultural Village holds two daily performances at 11.00am & 4.00pm that last for 45-min. You will be treated to the traditional dances of the main ethnic groups in Sarawak, namely the Iban, Bidayuh, Orang Ulu and Malay. During the last performance, the dances will... 

 BorneoGrrl Says:  If you see Mt Santubong from an angle, you'll find a profile that resembles a woman lying down. This has inspired a legend about two beautiful princesses, Santubong & Sejinjang who got into quarrel and started to fight. Princess Sejinjang then injured Princess Santubong who... 

 BorneoGrrl Says:  Santubong is the home to the Sarawak Cultural Village which sits on 17 acres of land at the foot of the mountain. The village exhibits 7 models of homes representing 7 cultures, the Chinese, Malaysia & the indigenous groups of SarawakEntrance fees :RM60 / $17 for adultLess... 

 alicekenny Says:  The Mausoleum of Sultan Tengah is located just before the junction to Santubong fishing village. Sultan Tengah was the son of the third Sultan of Brunei. He died in 1641 and was the first and only Sultan of Sarawak. 

 DanielF Says:  The resorts at Damai Beach are built on the shadow of the impressive Santubong Mount. There are hiking trails that reach to the top from where the most audacious tourists can enjoy the stupendous vistas and the rest of pleasures of the rainforest. 

 alicekenny Says:  Here is a restaurant where visitors get to choose to sit and enjoy dinner out in the open under the star lit sky or indoors shaded. Occasionally strong winds accompany your meal ! This is due to the restaurant fronting the open sea. Buttered Nestum Prawns. It is tempura... 

 alicekenny Says:  This restaurant used to be a Jetty point for the traveller to Santubong in the 1980s. Now it is turned into a Restaurant. You can find a mini zoo with peacocks and birds here. Windy ambience with a view of the River. Oyster Omelette. 

 alicekenny Says:  This eatery is located at Buntal Village just 15KM from Santubong Village. Fresh Seafood at very low prices. There are seasons for different types of seafood. When it is prawn season, then it is best to order prawns. Prawn Fritters. This dish consist of fresh prawns fried... 

 alicekenny Says:  Kuching City to SantubongCost: RM 30.00-RM 40.00 (USD 8.00 - 10.00)Travelling Time: 30-40 minutesKuching International Airport to Santubong:Cost: RM 50.00 - RM 60.00 (USD 13.00 - 16.00)Travelling Time: 40-50 minutes 

 alicekenny Says:  Pick-up point: Petra Jaya Transport Bus Station (Kuching City)- departs from the open air market near Electra House.Bus No.: 2BDaily Schedule: From Kuching City - 7.00 AM, 10.00 AM, 1.00 PM and 6.00 PMRate: RM 3.00 - RM 4.00 (USD 0.80 - 1.00) per personTravelling Time: 60-75... 

 alicekenny Says:  Santubong Suite is an exclusive apartment complex designed with the discerning in mind. Peace and quiet, fresh air, natural surroundings and technologically advanced facilities ensure that nothing is left to be desired at this location. This developement is located just 2 KM... 

 DanielF Says:  The main reason why you come to Damai is the beach. I did not think that the Water of the South China Sea was particularly clear, but it was warm and the place was not crowded at all, so our stay there was, all in all, a totally relaxing experience.