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Pro
Sight-seeing, Great Tasty Seafood,
Con
A bit far from the city
In a nutshell
The Santubong Mount is impressive.
alicekenny Says: Opening hours is:0900 - 1715 dailyRM 60.00 for AdultRM 30.00 for Children (6 - 12 yrs)Free for Children aged under 6.(Effective 1st January, 2007)Ticket can be purchased at the Entrance of Sarawak Cultural Village.They are two Cultural Shows per day at:1130 - 1245 pm1600 -...
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...
The Mousoleum of Sultan Tengah
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.
Buntal seafood restaurants: Eat under the sky
BorneoGrrl Says: Buntal lies halfway between Kuching and Santubong and is a popular spot for locals to have fresh seafood. The prices are less expensive than in the city and there are many choices to choose from. The restaurants are mainly wooden buildings on stilts with a fabulous view of...
Beach Seafood Restaurant: Seafood meal under the clear nite sky
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...
Palm Garden Seafood Restaurant: Seafood with Santubong River View
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.
Teo Seafood - Buntal: Fresh Buntal Seafood Santubong
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: This is a service provided by Holiday Inn Hotel Kuching to Damai Beach Resort. Pick-up point at the Hotel.Rate: RM 10.00 (USD 3.00 - 4.00) per person for a one-way trip.Travelling Time: 20-30 Minutes
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
Petra Jaya Transport from Kuching to Santubong
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...
DanielF Says: Occasionally it was forbidden to swim in the beach because there were a lot of jellyfish.
alicekenny Says: On your way to or from Santubong, after the Santubong bridge, you see and find little stalls and kiosk along the left and right of the road. This is where you can get to quench your thrist with coconut drink. Price to quench thirst RM 1.20 to RM 1.50 . These stalls also...
Santubong Suites - Nature & Resort Lifestyle
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 weather was often cloudy while we stayed in Sarawak, Damai Beach included. However, every evening sun rays and clouds played a perfect game to offer us glorious sunsets to enjoy from the beach or from the hotel terrasse.
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.
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Next to the resort, there was a sort of motel with bungallows on stilts. They looked vey picturesque, but I cannot tell how comfortable they are.
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Just a little more than half an hour from Kuching, lies the coastal area of Santubong. People come here to get away from the city and spend some time by the sea or visit the Sarawak Cultural Village....
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This is a condominium developed at Santubong with beautiful view of the South China Sea, Mountain, the foliage of an age-old rainforest and exotic mangroves. It has 66 units with min built-up of...
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Santubong & Damai - the playground of Sarawak
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Santubong is a great place to be during weekend. There are good hotels around there. We have Holiday Inn Resort, Holiday Inn Damai Lagoon, Santubong Beach Resort with golf course and another one The...
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Damai Beach, on the shadow of Santubong Mount
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