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Kuching

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847,1986,48

Miri

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240,533,30

Sibu

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39,137,3

Bintulu

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20,37,0

Kuching

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92,164,0

Santubong

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43,90,0

Sarikei

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14,36,0

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Sarawak River Cruise

Sarawak River Cruise, Kuching

 8 Reviews  A great way to spend an afternoon in Kuching is cruising down the Sarawak River. Several companies do one and a half to two hour trips up and down the river in the late afternoon leaving from the... 

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Sarawak Cultural Village

Sarawak Cultural Village, Kuching

 19 Reviews  Tucked away on the foothills of legendary Mount Santubong, 35 km away from Kuching is Sarawak's fascinating cultural showcase, the award winning "Sarawak Cultural Village". This living museum depicts... 

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Sarawak Museum

Sarawak Museum, Kuching

 26 Reviews  I'm not generally a museum fan but this museum was pretty interesting and as with the other museums we found in Sarawak had free admission. Most of the exhibits related to Sarawak's tribes and... 

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Bako National Park

Bako National Park, Kuching

 14 Reviews  Bako National Park is a national park in Kuching, an area in the state of Sarawak on the island of Borneo in Malaysia. It is the first national park in Sarawak since 1957. It lies approximately 40... 

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Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre

Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Kuching

 11 Reviews  great experience to see how the orang utan and other wild animals got take care and get ready to be taken back to... 

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Cat Statues

Cat Statues, Kuching

 21 Reviews  Several agencies provide the opportunity of a city tour of Kuching. In the comfort of an air-conditioned bus or mini-van you can see many historical buildings - both the traditional and from colonial... 

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Waterfront

Waterfront, Kuching

 11 Reviews  The Kuching Waterfront is a pretty 1km walkway that runs from the Main Bazaar to the Riverside Suites. Initially, the area was just a riverbank with dilapidated buildings until the city council... 

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Fort Margherita

Fort Margherita, Kuching

 13 Reviews  This fort was built in 1879 by Charles Brooke and named after his wife - Margherita. It is a beautiful building and there are lovely views up and down the River Sarawak from its walls. Its original... 

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Astana

Astana, Kuching

 11 Reviews  This majestic building was built by Charles Brooke, the second Rajah, in 1870 as a bridal gift for his wife. A spectacular building which stands out on the high ground across the the river from the... 

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Main Bazaar

Main Bazaar, Kuching

 6 Reviews  Part of Kuching heritage that facing the waterfront, the Kuching Main Bazaar is made up of a row of two storey shophouses on one of Kuching's oldest streets dating back to 1864. Gone are the days... 

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Tua Pek Kong Temple

Tua Pek Kong Temple, Kuching

 15 Reviews  Tua Pek Kong located right opposite the water front is the oldest Chinese Temple in Kuching. While it has been modernised since it was first built in the 1870's, it still retains 'old-world' charm... 

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Hilton Kuching

 17 Reviews and 264 Opinions  This is my favourite hotel when visiting Kuching. Guests on the executive floors will be able to use... 

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Chinese History Museum

Chinese History Museum, Kuching

 11 Reviews  The Chinese History Museum is a small museum located near the Kuching Waterfront and is housed in a building that was originally the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, built in 1912. This is where a... 

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Miri  

Marriott Miri Resort & Spa

 11 Reviews and 93 Opinions  We were looking forward to a weekend at the Miri Marriott. The hotel is undergoing a renovation so... 

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Sibu  

RH Hotel

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Market
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Imperial Hotel
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Mosques
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Rainforest World Music Festival
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General Post Office
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India Street
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The River Walk
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Old Courthouse
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Brooke Memorial
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Textile Museum
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Mega Hotel
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Round Tower
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Warriors Monument Park
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Islamic Museum
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Kingwood Hotel Sibu
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Jalan India
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Sarawak Steamship Building
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Orchid Garden
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Damai Beach Resort
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Hong San Si Temple
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 The next stop on the longboat tour was the Wind Cave landing. From the landing there are boardwalks to Wind Cave (100 meters) and Clearwater Cave (400 meters).... 

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Popular Destinations in State of Sarawak

  1. Kuching
  2. Miri
  3. Sibu
  1. Bintulu
  2. Kuching
  3. Santubong
  4. Sarikei

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Q:  Hi, I have never been to malaysia. Really keen on checking out Borneo for some diving and rainforest treks. Can anyone suggest... 

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A: We did a couple of divers off Mamutik Island (near Kota Kinubalu) in early March and it wasn't great. Rainy season had just ended and things were still a bit churned up... 

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Sarawak - Malaysian Borneo

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 My journey to Borneo began in the state of Sarawak. If you do not know, the island of Borneo is divided in 3: Malaysian Borneo, Indonesian Borneo (Kalimantan) and Brunei (the only whole country in... 

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Sarawak, Borneo

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 If you live in Europe and you´re planning a trip to Borneo for a few weeks, be ready to - Fly 35 hours 35 minutes - Travel by bus 27 hours - Travel by boat 10 hours - Walk in the rainforest 20 km -...... 

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Borneo Jungle Adventure 4 - 10 Mar 09

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 I visited the State of Sarawak (East Malaysia) portion of the island of Borneo during 2 - 14 Mar 09. Four of the nights were near Miri and two in Kuching. The rest of the time was in the Borneo jungle... 

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Sarawak, Damai Beach

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 I've got some interesting experiences in State of Sarawak. I'd love to share with you the 20 tips I've written, the 39 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Nature

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 There are 10 national parks in Sarawak. These are really the main reason to go to Borneo. You will be astonished at the variety of plants, animals, and birds that you will see here. 

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