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The Sarawak Orchid Garden is one of the most popular orchid exhibitory and garden in Malaysia. Sprawled over an area which is 15 acres huge, it houses more than 82 different species of orchids. The major highlight is the Normah Orchid indigenous to this region. Divided into two areas (nursery and display), the Orchid Garden is home to 75,000 rare species of orchids. It is quite interesting to note that amongst the 82 species of orchids housed inside the Sarawak Orchid Garden, about 65 of them are rare hybrids indigenous to this area, or grown and nourished in specially created observatories. Read More

The St Thomas Cathedral is an Anglican church situated in the Malaysian city of Kuching. The church features Basilian style of architecture with a bright-red barrel-vaulted ceiling. The Calvary steps, Narthex, Tower and Western Courtyard are the main features of this church. St Thomas Cathedral is supported by 12 pillars, each of which is marked with consecration crosses. The white pillars are thin at the bottom and thick at the top. The church is further adorned with beautiful arches that breathe at a height of about 48 feet. The Rood Beam houses the figure of the Crucified Lord, flanked in an ancient way by Saint John and Saint Mary. Read More

Tua Pek Kong Temple is an old Chinese temple situated atop a foothill, opposite to the Kuching Esplanade. The focal point for the entire Chinese community in Kuching, and the oldest temple in the city, this temple serves as a major tourist attraction. Apart from the rich Chinese culture that one can explore here, the views of the river and main bazaar that the temple offers are equally enticing. The ornately decorated temple and its architecture are worth taking a look at. Read More

Bako National Park is the oldest national park of Malaysia housing beaches, cliffs and rock formations. Covering an area of 27 square kilometers, it envelops the peninsula of Muara Tebas. The wildlife of the park is exceptional with long-tailed macaque monkeys, proboscis monkeys, squirrels and monitor lizards. Proboscis monkeys, unique to Borneo, are a major highlight of this park. It is said that one can witness all the Borneo’s vegetation at Bako. A distinctive feature of Bako National Park are its picturesque coastlines and bays offering a unique combination of forest by the beach. The sea stack rock formations at the beaches are also among the most visited and renowned places of Bako. Trek by the well marked trails, wildlife sighting, birding and overnight camping expeditions are some of the most popular activities here. Read More

Often referred to as the ‘Home of the elusive Giant Flower’, Gunung Gading National Park is located near the town of Lundu in Kuching Division of Sarawak, Malaysia. The park is considered as the best place in Asia to witness the rare Rafflesia plant which produces the world's largest flower. This parasitic plant is 1 meter huge and blooms for a few days only. Other attractive features that draw attention are its color-coded well marked trails. Tourists can trek and hike to the waterfalls or to the peaks by these trails to picturesque views for a tranquil experience. Gunung Gading National Park also has several war remnants which makes it a place of historical importance. Read More

Kubah National Park is located 20 km from Kuching at the scenic backdrop of Matang Range. The park covering an area of 2230 hectares is situated on a plateau and offers to its visitors clear water and streams with cascading waterfalls and bathing pools. Even though the park beholds a myriad of fauna, it is famed for its flora, especially the wide range of palm species. Kubah National Park has several well-marked trails ideal for trekking. Waterfall Trail is the most famed trail as it provides a tranquilizing time in the cool bathing pools.Over the past few years, Kubah National Park has also come to be well known for its nocturnal frogs. Matang Wildlife Center also forms a part of Kubah National Park. Read More

Santubong is a town that sits under the peak of Mount Santubong in the state of Sarawak, Malaysia. It is famous for the huge expanse of sandy beaches. A visit to this town ensures the sight of Irrawaddy river dolphins. Lucky travellers may also spot Indo-pacific humpback or finless porpoises. Another uniquely alluring feature is that of Kampungs which are coastal Malay villages giving an experience of Malay life. Santubong offers several spots for tourism. To witness the traditional Malay life, visit the Santubong Kampong situated near the coast. Buntal fishing village is also a popular tourist attraction for its seafood and Belacan, shrimp paste. In front of Damai Central is the very famous and busy Damai beach known for kayaking. Other major attractions include Batu Buaya which has a myth attached to it where a mystical crocodile was killed and its face got cemented into a stone over time. Batu Bergambar, Bong Kisam and Sultan Tengah Mausoleum are among other historically known tourist spots. Read More

Established by Charles Brooke the Second Rajah in 1860, Sarawak Natural History Museum pays homage to the great naturalist Alfred Russell Wallace. Open daily, it is the oldest museum in Borneo. There are two floors displaying specimens of Sarawak fauna like reptiles, mammals, birds, ethnographic artefacts of the indigenous people, musical instruments and handicrafts.

Talang Satang National Park is the first Marine National Park of Malaysia. The area covered under the park is home to an array of marine life including the endangered Green and Hawksbill Turtle. Talang Satang is the first site in the world to emphasise turtle research and management. The park also has rich coral reefs and underwater life. Majorly being a conservation area, tourism is not so developed. The main attracting feature is the Sarawak Turtle Volunteer Programme which is informative enthralling. Other prime activities include diving and snorkelling in the clean waters which are the ideal way to spot the rare turtles and graceful corals. Read More