NATURAL ATTRACTION

FAMOUS RIVERS

SIBU

Sibu was named after a local fruit called ‘Sibau’, similar to a rambutan. Today, Sibu is a centre for eco-adventures and cultural experiences. Visitors can get rides from this town into remote areas by ferry to explore the rainforest and visit indigenous communities.

 

DAMAI BEACH

This is Sarawak’s most popular and scenic beach. Damai, located on the Santubong Peninsula, is about 35 minutes away from Kuching. Besides the beautiful sandy beaches to relax on, you can engage in water sports such as jet-skiing and windsurfing. The rich jungle in the background is also suitable for trekking and climbing. Bird-watchers will enjoy sighting a variety of birds such as Sandpipers, Egrets, Terns, Collared kingfisher, the White-bellied Sea Eagle and Brahminy Kites.

 

RAINFOREST 

Sarawak has the largest amount of rainforest than any state in Malaysia. Enjoy a wide range of national parks as you embark on a journey to discover Borneo’s natural heritage.

Mulu

One of Sarawak’s most popular rainforest parks, Mulu is named after its highest mountain. The park covers about 32,000 hectares of majestic rainforest that has some fantastic limestone outcrops and montane jungles. Gazetted as a National Park in 1974, the abundant greenery and rich wildlife attract many visitors. Some of its main attractions are the spectacular pinnacle rock formations in a valley called Gunung Api.

What is believed to be the longest cave passage in the world is also located in Mulu. About 150 km of the cave has been traversed but experts believe it is not even near half of it. Inside the caves, visitors can watch millions of bats stream out during the night and marvel at limestone formations. In addition, there are over 1,500 species of flowering plants, 170 species of orchids and 10 species of pitcher plants as well as countless animals.

Lambir Hills

 

The Lambir Hills National Park which was gazetted in 1975 is located south west of Miri. The rainforest is thick with palms, ferns and other ground flora such as Ariods, orchids, epiphytes and vines. Look out for carnivorous pitcher plans and catch a glimpse of rare animals such as pangolins, barking deer and gibbons from Borneo.