Sarawak offers an unparalleled exploration of environment, history, and culture, with its abundance of breathtaking natural beauties, rich cultural legacy, and hidden gems strewn over its vast territory. That’s why we’re inviting you to read this post, in which we’ll fill you in on all the wonderful things to see and do in Sarawak.
13 Attractions You Must Visit When You’re In Sarawak
Exploring The Nature
1. Niah National Park
Taking our breathe away for one of the top attractions in Sarawak; Niah National Park. This national park is a must-see for any traveller to Sarawak, and despite being one of the smallest national parks in the state, it offers a really unique and memorable experience. One of Niah’s greatest claims to fame is that it is the region’s cradle for civilisation. About 40,000 years ago, the oldest modern human remains in Southeast Asia and numerous other artefacts of prehistoric man were discovered in the park, making it one of the most important archaeological sites in the world.
| Address | Lot 218, KCLD , Jalan Tapang, Kota Sentosa, 93250 Kuching, Sarawak |
| Operating hours | Daily, 8.00am – 5.00pm |
| Social media | Facebook | Instagram |
| Contact(s) | 085-737450 085-737454 019-8886501 |
Entrance Fee:
| Category | Malaysian | Non-Malaysian |
| Adult | RM10 | RM20 |
| Senior citizen | RM5 | RM20 |
| Disabled person | RM5 | RM10 |
| Children (6-17) | RM3 | RM7 |
| Children (6 and below) | Free | Free |
Kindly visit Niah National Park for more info.
2. Gunung Gading National Park
It is possible to see the world’s largest flower, a member of the leafless parasitic plant species Rafflesia, in full bloom at Gunung Gading National Park, making it one of the greatest spots in Asia to do so.
| Address | 94500 Lundu, Sarawak |
| Operating hours | Daily, 8.00am – 5.00pm |
| Social media | Facebook | Instagram |
| Contact | 08-2735144 |
Entrance fee:
| Category | Malaysian | Non-Malaysian |
| Adult | RM10 | RM20 |
| Senior citizen | RM5 | RM20 |
| Disabled person | RM5 | RM10 |
| Children (6-17) | RM3 | RM7 |
| Children (6 and below) | Free | Free |
*Ticket can only be purchased at the entrance of the Gunung Gading National Park.
Kindly visit Gunung Gading National Park for more info.
3. Kubah National Park
Kubah’s treks and forest walks span the spectrum from easy to strenuous. The Park Headquarters is located on the paved Gunung Serapi Road, which provides access to the jungle trails that wind their way up to the telecommunications tower at the peak of Gunung Serapi. There are no cars allowed on this road, but hikers can use it to go to the top of Gunung Serapi or to get to the Waterfall and Rayu paths quickly.
Locals recommend taking a break from your forest adventure at one of the many waterfalls or swimming in one of the crystal clear streams.
If you want to see everything this fascinating park has to offer, staying here for at least one night is essential. While there isn’t a cafeteria or catering service, guests do have access to kitchenware for making simple meals.
| Address | Kubah National Park, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak |
| Operating hours | Weekdays, 8.00am – 5.00pm Weekend, 7.30am – 4.30pm |
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| Contact(s) | 011-65729232 (customer service counter) 011-65729242 (ticketing booth) |
Entrance fee:
| Category | Malaysian | Non-Malaysian |
| Adult | RM10 | RM20 |
| Senior citizen | RM5 | RM20 |
| Disabled person | RM5 | RM10 |
| Children (7-18) | RM3 | RM7 |
| Children (6 and below) | Free | Free |
Notes:
- Cut-off time for hiking is at 10.00am and all visitors are required to be accompanied by park staff to visit the Frog Pond.
- No slippers are allowed for jungle trekking.
- Booking can be done through Visitor Information Centre (082-248088) or [email protected]
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Discovering The Culture And Lifestyle
1. Sarawak Cultural Village
All of Sarawak’s major ethnic groups are represented at the Sarawak Cultural Village easily becomes one of the best attractions in Sarawak that you MUST VISIT, from the Bidayuh and Iban to the Orang Ulu and Penan to the Melanau and Chinese. Members of the many ethnic groups are stationed in each structure, dressed in traditional garb and doing customary tasks. They serve as interpreters of the Sarawakian way of life and narrate stories about it.
| Address | Pantai Damai Santubong, Kampung Budaya Sarawak, 93752 Kuching, Sarawak |
| Operating hours | Daily, 9.00am – 5.00pm |
| Social media | Facebook | Instagram |
| Contact(s) | 08-2846108 08-2846078 |
Entrance fee:
| Category | Malaysian | Non-Malaysian |
| Adult | RM85 | RM95 |
| Children (2-12) | RM55 | RM60 |
Please note that the ticket is for one day admission.
Kindly visit Sarawak Cultural Village for more info.
Visiting The Museums And Galleries
1. The Brooke Gallery at Fort Margherita
One of the greatest dynasties in history, that of Sarawak and its “White Rajahs,” is chronicled in the Brooke Gallery. The displays highlight the significant individuals, locations, and historical events that have left their mark on the state. They take us back in time one hundred years to when Sarawak was ruled by the “White Rajah” (beginning in September 1841) until it was annexed by the British in July 1946.
| Address | Fort Margherita, Petra Jaya, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak |
| Operating hours | Daily, 9.00am – 4.45pm |
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| Contact | 016-310 1880 |
Entrance fee:
Malaysian
| Category | Price |
| Local | RM10 |
| Concession | RM5 |
| Children (Under 7) | Free |
Non-Malaysian
| Category | Price |
| All age | RM20 |
There’s also Explorer Passes which gives you the opportunity to visit both Museum at Fort Margherita; The Brooke Gallery and The Ranee Museum, details as below:
| Category | Price |
| Malaysian | RM15 |
| Non-Malaysian | RM30 |
Kindly visit The Brooke Gallery at Fort Margherita for more info.
2. Kuching Cat Museum
The Kuching Cat Museum is the first museum of its kind in the world. Ground level of the somewhat alien-looking Kuching North City Hall Headquarters Building. Among the museum’s 2,000 cat-related objects are a mummified Egyptian cat and some rather peculiar cat gravestones. If you’re in Kuching, the “City of Cats,” and you adore cats, you have to go here.
| Address | Bangunan DBKU, Jalan Semariang, Petra Jaya, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak |
| Operating hours | Daily, 9.00am – 5.00pm |
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| Contact(s) | 082-512200 082-512201 |
Entrance fee: entry is free for all visitors however there is a charge of RM3 for taking pictures and RM5 for video recording.
Kindly visit Dewan Bandaraya Kuching Utara for more info.
Enjoying The Sunset
1. Kuching Waterfront
You may get a feel for Kuching’s modern atmosphere at the Kuching Waterfront, which runs along the Sarawak River’s southern bank. There are beautiful vistas of the Astana, Fort Margherita, and the Malay kampungs across the river during the day, but the Waterfront really comes alive at night.
| Address | 37, Jalan Main Bazaar, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak |
| Operating hours | Open 24 hours |
| Social media | |
| Contact | 082-507048 |
Entrance fee: Free
Kindly visit Sarawak Tourism for more info.
2. Coco Cabana
Located in the heart of Miri, the Coco Cabana is a popular destination and one of the best attractions in Sarawak for visitors thanks to its prime sunset viewing location. There are several family-friendly activities and attractions here, including playgrounds, bouncy castles, and bicycle rentals.
The weekend is the best time to visit Coco Cabana because that’s when they have their weekly markets, music buskers, mini concerts, and other art and culture events.
| Address | Lot 2260, Jln Bandaraya, 98000 Miri, Sarawak |
| Operating hours | Daily, 11.00am – 11.00pm |
| Social media | |
| Contact | 012-8766738 |
Entrance fee: Free
Kindly visit Sarawak Tourism for more info.
Exploring The Wildlife
1. Semenggoh Nature Reserve
One of the best attractions in Sarawak is not complete without listing its beautiful wildlife centres. A natural habitat for Orang Utans can be found just 20 kilometres south of Kuching. By a wide margin, Sarawak’s largest orangutan rehabilitation facility is located in the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre of the Semenggoh Nature Reserve.
Orang Utans aren’t the only endangered species that call Semenggoh Natural Reserve home; the reserve is also a heaven for the gigantic squirrel, pigmy squirrel, gibbons, and a spectacular array of birds. The nature reserve is a great spot for those who enjoy listening to wildlife, as it is home to a variety of different species of birds, insects, and even Orang Utans wailing and chirping.
| Address | KM 20, Jalan Puncak Borneo, 93250 Kuching, Sarawak |
| Operating hours | Daily, 9.00am – 10.00am (morning) | 2.00pm – 4.00pm (afternoon) |
| Social media | Facebook | Instagram |
| Contact(s) | 082-618325 082-618324 |
Entrance fee:
| Category | Malaysian | Non-Malaysian |
| Adult | RM5 | RM10 |
| Senior citizen | RM3 | RM10 |
| Disabled person | RM3 | RM5 |
| Children (6-18) | RM2 | RM5 |
| Children (below 6) | Free | Free |
Please note that tickets can only be purchased at the entrance.
Kindly visit Semenggoh Nature Reserve for more info.
2. Taman Tumbina Zoo
The term “tumbina” is an initialism derived from the words “tumbuhan” (plants) and “binatang” (animals). Designed with Borneo’s unique flora and animals in mind, Taman Tumbina combines a botanical park with a zoo.
Taman Tumbina is the only park in Sarawak that maintains flamingos, in addition to housing native species.
| Address | Jalan Tun Razak, Taman Tumbina, 97000 Bintulu, Sarawak |
| Operating hours | Daily, 8.00am – 5.00pm |
| Social media | |
| Contact | 086-330 670 |
Entrance fee: Free
Kindly visit Taman Tumbina for more info.
3. Matang Wildlife Centre
Matang Wildlife Centre is not merely a wildlife sanctuary. There are three waterfalls, a viewing area, an enclosure for observing semi-wild animals, a swimming area, picnic areas, and camping grounds.
| Address | Kampung Rayu, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak |
| Operating hours | Daily, 8.00am – 5.00pm |
| Social media | |
| Contact(s) | 011-65729228 011-65729293 |
Entrance fee:
| Category | Malaysian | Non-Malaysian |
| Adult | RM10 | RM20 |
| Senior citizen | RM5 | RM20 |
| Disabled person | RM5 | RM10 |
| Children (7-18) | RM3 | RM7 |
| Children (6 and below) | Free | Free |
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Visiting The Temple
1. Tua Pek Kong Temple Kuching
Across from the Chinese History Museum on the waterfront in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia lies the Tua Pek Kong Temple known as Kuching Siew San Teng Temple .Included in the Kuching Heritage Trail, this ancient temple is the city’s first and oldest of its kind.
| Address | Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak |
| Operating hours | Daily, 6.00am – 6.00pm |
| Social media | |
| Contact | 082-237643 |
Entrance fee: free
Kindly visit their Facebook page for more info.
Visiting The Monument
The Grand Old Lady – Canada Hill
Shell Company sank Miri’s first oil well, known as “The Grand Old Lady,” in 1910. The Grand Old Lady is one of attractions in Sarawak and a popular tourist destination as a significant landmark in the city of Miri.
At 30 metres tall, this monument is a symbol of how far Miri has come since its days as a undeveloped fishing village before the discovery of The Grand Old Lady.
| Address | 98000 Miri, Sarawak |
| Operating hours | Open 24 hours |
| Social media | |
| Contact | 014-880 8711 |
Entrance fee: free
Kindly visit Sarawak Tourism for more info.
Our list of must-see sites of top attractions in Sarawak is at an end; enjoy your time there!
- Bidayuh
- Coco Cabana
- emenggoh Wildlife Centre
- Gunung Gading National Park
- Iban
- Kubah National Park
- Kuching
- Kuching Cat Museum
- Kuching Heritage Trail
- Kuching Siew San Teng Temple
- Kuching Waterfront
- Matang Wildlife Centre
- Melanau
- Miri
- Niah National Park
- Orang Ulu
- Penan
- Sarawak
- Sarawak attractions
- Sarawak Cultural Village
- Sarawak Forestry
- Sarawak River
- Sarawak tourism
- Semenggoh Nature Reserve
- Southeast Asia
- Taman Tumbina Zoo
- The Brooke Gallery at Fort Margherita
- The Grand Old Lady – Canada Hill
- Tua Pek Kong Temple Kuching
- White Rajahs
