SARAWAK, The Window to Nature’s Treasure, is a beautiful and friendly state. Wealthy in its own right of oil and timber revenue, Sarawak is the home of the mythical headhunter of Borneo and the rare Hornbills. KUCHING, the capital is a modern city, boasting several international hotels plus a 5 stars holiday resort only 40 minutes from the city centre. While a modern busy city, it still retains it
s sense of history and romance from the days when the White Rajahs ruled. The Istana, Fort Margherita, State Museum and the Law Courts, blended with the influence of the Muslim Malays and the energetic Chinese Traders, give Kuching a warm and dynamic feeling. Only 30 minutes’ drive from Kuching is SEMENGGOH ORANGUTAN CENTRE, where efforts are being made to preserve these unique and friendly animals from extinction. Across the South China Sea by boat is BAKO NATIONAL PARK, a fascinating coastal park displaying a wide array of flora including many examples of Pitcher plants. Here is also an opportunity to view the amazing looking but shy and elusive Proboscis Monkeys. In Kuching the SARAWAK MUSEUM is graced with one of the best collection of artifacts representing traditional lifestyle in South East Asia, and yet only four hours from the museum are the Iban people, many of whom still retain their traditional ways of Longhouse living and Animist teaching. One hour north of Kuching is the prosperous oil town of MIRI, gateway to the caves of Sarawak. From the luxury of the Damai Puri Resort & Spa and the Hilton Kuching to the basic but comfortable Iban Longhouse, SARAWAK offers a range of accommodation and culinary experience to satisfy every traveler.
