Ranchan recreation park which is surrounded by greenery and refreshing atmosphere is a popular picnic venue in Serian District. Families, friends, couples and group come to the park to enjoy the nature surrounding, to swim and bath in the cool mountain stream or just to enjoy the scenery.
The park was open to the public in September 1990 and the facilities which are presently available were recently upgraded. The park is under the care of Serian District Council.
The park which is located South of Serian Bazaar at Kampung
Ranchan in Serian district is half an hour drive from Serian Bazaar and around
1 ½ hour drive from Kuching City. You can either drive or took public transport
to get to the park which has ample parking space.
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| Public Parking Arrea |
The majority of the visitors to the park come to enjoy the
cool and refreshing mountain stream which runs through the park. There are series
of waterfalls and cascades along this stream providing ample space for visitor
to swim and enjoy the cool crystal water or just immerse oneself in the nature
surrounding.
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| Water Fall |
Two suspension bridge was built across the stream which
enable the visitors to cross the stream without getting wet and safely. The
first one is located next to the public toilets and the other one is at the
upper reach. Those phobias of height would want to use the small bridge to
cross over the other side.
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| Suspension Bridge |
Among the activities allowed at the park besides swimming, are
camping, picnic and also hiking. During the weekend you can see many visitors
had their cook out at the park. You can also enjoy seafood meals at the Seafood
Restaurant there or simple meals at the food stalls located just across the
restaurant. There is also the pavilion for visitors to shelter from the
weather or social gathering or having
their picnic.
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| FoodStall. |
Ranchan Recreation Park offers accommodations in the form of
4 units Terrace Suite, 4 units Detached House, 4 units Semi-detached House and
2 units Dormitory for overnight visitors. A multipurpose hall which can
accommodate 300pax at any one time is also available for public rental and also
government department to hold seminars, social gathering, welfare exhibition
and also workshops.
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| Multi-purpose Hall |
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| Chalet |
Majority of the visitors to the park are day tripper, coming
to enjoy the nature surrounding and swim in the crystal clear water or just
immerse oneself with the nature.
It a ideal venue for family gathering or getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city life. Enjoy the natural surrounding and cool off in the cool mountain stream.
