8 Captivative Places To Visit In Sarawak Malaysia For Your Vacay In 2024!

23 Mar 2023

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Malaysia, well-known as the “Land Of Mountains” is one of the most visited destinations in the world featuring thousands of visitors every year. It is loved for its beaches, mountains, rainforests, authentic food and amusement parks. It also has rich flora and fauna, hence a great place for nature lovers. That’s not all, Malaysia also has a lot for foodies too. Malaysian cuisine is one of the best cuisines in the world and when you are here, you should definitely try it.
Sarawak is a Malaysian state located on the Borneo Island, it is famous for White Rajah’s, Sematan Beach and exhibits 25 natural parks. There are a lot of places to visit in Sarawak Malaysia like Bako National Park, The Brooke Gallery, Mount Santubong and many more. Have a look at the complete list of the most enthralling places to visit in Sarawak Malaysia!

8 Places To Visit In Sarawak Malaysia

Did you know that there’s no 4th floor in any building in Malaysia? After the 3rd floor they have a floor named “3A” and the reason behind this is that the number 4 is considered unlucky here. So, don’t get surprised when you see it. To assist you, here’s a list of places to visit in Sarawak Malaysia!

Bako National Park The Brooke Gallery Mount Santubong Kuching Esplanade Sarawak Natural History Museum Sarawak Cultural Village Tua Pek Kong Kuching Mosque

1. Bako National Park

This place is an introduction of the rainforest of Borneo and is like a cocoon of nature around us. This place is covered with natural vegetation that has dense forests, innumerable animals and birds, trekking trails, amazing beaches and great wildlife. The long-nosed proboscis monkey is one of the unique species that is treasured by Borneo. One of the most famous parks in Borneo and is just 37 km away from Kuching. Situated at the tip of the Muara Tebas peninsula, this park is the oldest and the smallest park in Sarawak. Even though this place just acquires 2,742 hectares, it has the most unique vegetation of all places in Sarawak. It was established in the year 1957 and is the oldest national park in Sarawak.

2. The Brooke Gallery

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Depicting the history of the island, the gallery has a great importance lingering around its presence. Here in this gallery they showcase the story of the great kingdom i.e. the Sarawak and the white rajahs. They tell the story of how a bold English writer helped them to build Sarawak in the 1830s. The trust worked closely with the gallery to add more monuments and architecture to this place. This is place has great heritage value and is an important monument of Sarawak cultural village.

3. Mount Santubong

Santubong is a great escape from the hustle-bustle of city and is comforting and magnificent. The main attraction of mount santubong is Sarawak cultural village. There are many activities on this mountain as well like trekking and river cruise. River cruise is a popular one and is quite fun to do as you get a close view of mangroves and wildlife. As you are cruising through the Salak River you can also take a look at fireflies and Proboscis monkeys along the way.

4. Kuching Esplanade

This place is near the southern bank of Sarawak River. It is about 900 meter long esplanade that starts from Riverbank suites and continues towards the Gambier Market. The Esplanade is bewitching and people love to stroll around this place and just absorb its beauty. This landscape has been a popular place for people since 1993. Many markets are held here during weekends as a lot to families come here for a small picnic or just hang around in this wonderful place. If you are visiting Kuching Esplanade, you should not miss out on boat trips.

5. Sarawak Natural History Museum

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Sarawak museum started out as a passion project by a famous British naturalist named Alfred Wallace. Wallace hoped to collect wildlife specimens from the largely unexplored lands of Borneo Island. Today, the museum showcases a number of beautiful examples of Victorian architecture and also hosts dozens of locally sourced exquisite exhibits. It also houses a number of ethnographic artefacts of indigenous people who once inhabited the lands of Sarawak along with rare taxidermy and human skulls.

Location: Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, Taman Budaya, 93400 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Timings: MonFri: 9am4:45pm; SatSun: 10am4pm
Entry Fee: Free

6. Sarawak Cultural Village

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This is one of the iconic attractions to visit in Malaysia which is actually a living museum reflecting the local culture and heritage of the country. This place is adorned by nine authentic replica buildings which actually symbolises the major ethnic group in Sarawak. Apart from touring around this cultural village, there are other highlights like enjoying a multi cultural dance performance at the village’s theatre. The Sarawak cultural village is perfect for the people who want to explore the culture of Malaysia.

Location: Pantai Damai, Santubong, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Timings: 9AM-5PM

7. Tua Pek Kong

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The Tua Pek Kong Temple is one of the oldest Chinese temples which dates back to the late 1850’s. This is a 7-storey pagoda which has a statue of Tua Pek Kong deity and was created by Xiamen. The temple is considered the landmark of Sibu and was renovated around 1989.

Location: Sibu District

8. Kuching Mosque

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Holding a very integral part in Malaysia, Kuching Mosque is a place which is locally also called the ‘Masjid Lama’. The initial structure of this mosque was built of wood in 1852 and by 1968 this place was reconstructed. The Kuching Mosque is one of the most strikingly amazing attractions to be explored in Malaysia.

Location: 332, Jalan Datuk Ajibah Abol, Kampung No3, 93400 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia