A Must-go in Malaysia
Written: Nov 19 '01 (Updated Nov 19 '01)
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Pros: Marvellous adventures, great food, friendly people, inexpensive travel
Cons: Not a great place for shopping maniacs
The Bottom Line: You will see everything from modern cities to great mother nature. I am sure it will be a rewarding trip.
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| kissedward's Full Review: Sarawak |
If you like only spending your money at shopping complexes, do not go to Sarawak. Sarawak does have many shopping malls, but make no comparison to those giant malls in Kuala Lumpur. I love Sarawak! It is where you come to meet nice people and marvellous natures.
Traveling to Sarawak is inexpensive. Flying is the only means to get into Sarawak (unless you are coming from Kalimantan, Indonesia). It will cost around US$150 to fly into Kuching from Kuala Lumpur. If you are looking for cheaper tickets, fly in the early morning or in a group of three or more. Points of entry are Kuching (the capital), Sibu or Miri. Most Sarawakians speak English and Chinese (if they are Chinese). Language is never an obstacle. Sarawak has pleasant tropical climate with temperature usually ranging between 70 to 90 degree Fahrenheit. Raining season would be at the end of the year.
Book your hotel in advance. There are many excellent hotels in Kuching, Sibu and Miri. A deluxe room usually costs around RM 150 (US$1 = RM3.8). Look for their promotion rate. These hotels usually offer complimentary breakfast buffet with the rooms. The breakfasts are gorgeous. Hotels recommended are Hilton Kuching, Merdeka Palace, Holiday Inn, Riverside Majestics, Tanahmas, and so forth. If you are looking for really inexpensive hotels, they would range somewhere between RM25 to RM50. However, they are rather old and much less luxurious. Also, there are lots of resorts on the beaches (Damai, Damai Lagoon, Permai, etc) and the national parks (Bako).
Points of interests in and near Kuching would be Kuching downtown, Damai Beach Resort, Damai Lagoon, Santubong, Culture Village, Santin, Hilton Batang Ai, riverfront, Bako National Park, and many more. Nature lovers could trek and camp in Bako. It is a very different experience. Kuching offers lots of tantalizing food, especially seafood! There are lots of seafood restaurants on the way to Damai where you can eat the freshest seafood on extended outdoor platforms on the beach. Most importantly, I think they are very cheap. Lots of tourism posters portrays the images of Ibans, natives of Sarawak, and their longhouses. However, Kuching itself is a very modern city.
Other tourist attractions/activities in Sarawak are Mulu Cave (the biggest cave in the world), Niah Cave (the oldest), pinnacles, Batang Ai Dam, tribal trekking, rock climbing, rafting, and so on. You will see the rarest floras and faunas here such as the orangutans and hornbills. If you like adventurous activities, this website may help you: http://www.seridanmulu.com. You can always make arrangements with travel agents for such adventurous tours.
There are just too much to say about Sarawak. You gotta see it yourself.
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