Things to Do in Sarawak.

“What is there for me in Sarawak to do and see?”, you would asked yourself when confronted by the option of a trip to Sarawak, Malaysia. I would also do, as I want to know what to expect once I am there.  There are lot of activities await you to enjoy and experienced in Sarawak. 

Well, Sarawak is a vast state with multiracial and culture population practising different culture and lifestyle has plenty of nature wonders and culture adventures await you. Though majority of the visitors to Sarawak are lured by its nature beauty and multi-culture society, others come to enjoy and experienced other activities. These are the top 5 popular activities among Sarawak Visitors.

Topping the list is NatureAdventure, visitors come to Sarawak to enjoy, experienced and see for themselves the alluring caves, cascading waterfalls, pristine beaches and the exotic flora and fauna found at the vast network of Sarawak National Park, wildlife centres and sanctuaries. 

Gunung Mulu National Park and Niah National Park in Miri Division, Batang Ai National Park in Sri Aman, Semenggoh Wildlife Centre in Samarahan and Matang Wildlife Centre in Kuching.  The beautiful and exciting underwater world off-shore of Miri City waited to be enjoyed and experienced by you.

Clearwater Cave at Gunung Mulu National Park

 The next on the list is the culture adventure, where you can experienced and enjoy the culture and lifestyle of Sarawak various ethnic communities. These communities living in communal settlement in the interior of Sarawak practise their own unique culture and lifestyle. 

You can visit some of these villages, Iban longhouse at Bawang Assan, Sibu, Bidayuh Longhouse at Kampung Mongkos, Serian, Orang Ulu longhouse in Bario, Miri among others.

Bidayuh Longhouse at Kampung Mongkos, Serian

 The cities and towns in Sarawak also have interesting places and site to visit and see. Some of those visitors who come for a short trip to Sarawak preferred to go sightseeing around the cities and town, visiting Museum, historical site and building. 

Visiting these places provide you the opportunity to get a glimpse of Sarawak by-gone era and the progress it have gone through to get to as it today. Kuching, Sibu and Miri are among the most popular destinations for city sightseeing as each has their own unique heritage and history.

Textile Museum in Kuching, Sarawak.

 Sarawak beautiful andintricate handicrafts are well sought after by visitor due to the ethnic and traditional influence design. Shopping for Handicrafts is also considered as one of the popular activities done by visitors to Sarawak. They visit the various handicrafts and curios shops, weekend market and handicrafts centre, looking for their desired items. 

The preferred items are Bidayuh Kesah, Iban Pua Kumbu and the beautiful, intricate ceramic craft. The popular sites to shop for Sarawak handicrafts are Kuching Main Bazaar, Serikin Weekend Market, Miri Handircaft Centre and Sibu Central Markets.

Sarawak Ceramic crafts.

Sarawak is also a popular destination for sporting events like golf, rock climbing, water sport and also 4x4 vehicle adventure.  Among the International standard Golf and country Club in Sarawak are the Damai Golf and Country Club, Borneo Highland Resort and Golf Club in Kuching and the Eastwood Valley Golf and Country Club in Miri. 

Whatever your purpose coming to Sarawak, for pleasure or business, there is always an activity that fit into your schedule and budget. You can contact the local tour operator for details on Sarawak Travel Package so that you can make an informed decision for your trip to Sarawak.