Sarawak Attractions: Tour Operator: Cat City Holidays SDN BHD
Sarawak Attractions: Tour Operator: Cat City Holidays SDN BHD
Sarawak Attractions: Tour Operator: Cat City Holidays SDN BHD
Bako National Park Get close to nature in Sarawaks oldest national park, the Bako National Park. Commonly spotted Bako inhabitants include the rare Proboscis Monkey, the Silver Langur and the Bearded Pig. The largest reptile here is actually the Monitor Lizard and not crocodiles! Mulu National Park No visit to Sarawak is complete without visiting the Mulu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, also a popular site for expeditions, most notably the Royal Geographical Society Expedition of 1977 1978. It encompasses caves and karst formation in a mountainous equatorial rainforest setting. Mount Mulu has it all; the worlds largest cave chamber, the Deer Cave that can contain Londons St. Paul Cathedral five times over and accommodate 40 Boeing 747s side by side; and the worlds most extensive cave system with razor sharp limestone pinnacles, The Pinnacles. Gunung Gading National Park For a possible glimpse of the worlds largest flower, the rare Rafflesia, come to Gunung Gading National Park. Have an exciting adventure through the mountains to view beautiful cascading waterfalls and rare foliage. Kubah National Park A must-see for bird-watching enthusiasts. This park is situated on a sandstone plateau, is the home of mammals, birds and many species of reptiles and amphibians. Target to spot some endemic species like the Blue-banded Pitta, Bornean Blue-flycatcher, Yellowrumped Flowerpecker, Bornean Black Magpie and others. With a bit of luck, you may encounter some other resident birds.
Semenggoh Orang Utan Rehabilitation Sanctuary This facility is not a zoo but it is home to some Orang Utans, Hornbills, Honey Bears, Sea Eagles, Storks and Gibbons. The Orang Utans, some of which are taught survival skills and released back to their natural environment, still return for a free meal. The Entire Village Under One Roof The Longhouses Bidayuh, the second largest ethnic group in Sarawak, is formerly known as the Land Dayak and was once also known as the Engineer of Bamboo. Annah Rais is one of the most famous Bidayuh longhouses in Sarawak. This village is well known for its unique architecture and culture of the traditional bamboo longhouse which is home to dozens of families. Grab the opportunity to witness traditional lifestyle of the villagers. Do not miss Baruk, the head house, once used as a fort to protect the whole village, and contains real human skulls hanging around the fire place around their sacred war drum. Visit the Iban community and their longhouses in the Batang Ai area. The Iban longhouses are guarded by the spirit world of hornbills, orang utans and gibbons. Enjoy tuak (rice wine) with the longhouse chief. Sarawak River Cruise A Cruise on this main waterway is a fun way to see the different faces of Kuching. This cruise takes you past a host of fascinating sights. On one bank is the hustle and bustle of a modern city while on the other lies the more relaxed kampungs (Malay Villages). The boat glides past colourful Malay Villages, the elegant City Mosque, the Astana, Fort Margherita and the Kuching Waterfront. Kuching City Tour This is the perfect introduction to Sarawaks historic capital. Join us on a tour of this unique city with her Old World charm. Enjoy the heritage of this Cat Town (Kuching means cat in Malay).
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