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SANDAKAN
HERITAGE TRAIL
Sandakan
Self-guided signposted
walk tracing 100 years of fascinating history. Map available from Tourism Information Centre, Wisma Warisan, Jalan Administration.
SIGNAL HILL OBSERVATORY
PLATFORM
Kota Kinabalu
The highest point in the city offers excellent views of Kota Kinabalu and the surrounding islands, especially at sunset.
TAGAL SUNGAI
MOROLI FISH SPA
Ranau
River fish trained by villagers to perform healing massages. Tagal (‘no fishing’ in Kadazandusun) is a collective effort to preserve the river ecosystem.
Hp (014) 855 4406 Open: Daily, 8.30am~5pm
TANJUNG SIMPANG MENGAYAU
(TIP OF BORNEO) Kudat
The northernmost tip of Borneo is marked by a giant bronze globe with a map featuring the island.
SARAWAK
Sarawak is the largest component of Malaysia, covering a greater area than the whole of Peninsular Malaysia and is made up
of 11 Divisions. Places of interests are listed under their respective divisions.
SARAWAK TOURISM BOARD HEAD OFFICE Level 4, Plaza Aurora
Jalan McDougall, Kuching T (082) 423 600
KAPIT DIVISION
FORT SYLVIA
Jalan Rajang
Named for the second
Ranee of Sarawak, this historic wooden fort (built 1880) houses
a mini-museum and handicraft centre.
T (084) 799 717
Open: Tue-Sun, 10am~12pm & 2pm~4.30pm
Closed: Mon &
Public Holidays
IBAN LONGHOUSES
Longhouses are named after their headmen - names can change in the event of retirement or death. Rumah Bundong, 10km from
Kapit, is well known for its tattoo artists; Rumah Garie, 30mins by boat, is famous for exquisite Iban textiles; Rumah Bangkong, 15km from town, is known for its traditional atmosphere.
T (084) 340 980 (Sibu Visitors Information Centre)
KUCHING DIVISION
KUCHING VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Sarawak Tourism Complex (see below)
T (082) 410 944
Open: Mon-Fri, 9am~6pm Sat, Sun & Public Holidays, 9am~3pm
SARAWAK TOURISM COMPLEX
Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg Sarawak’s seat of government until 1973 comprises the Old Courthouse, Round
Tower, former Secretariat Building and the Charles Brooke Memorial.
ANNAH RAIS LONGHOUSE
Jalan Borneo Heights Padawan
Traditional Bidayuh bamboo longhouse complete with baruk (skull house), famous for its hot springs and homestay programme.
Hp (016) 866 3277 Open: Daily, 9am~6pm
DARUL HANA BRIDGE
Connecting the Kuching
Waterfront and the Sarawak Parliament Building, this pedestrian suspension bridge with two viewing decks offers panoramic views of the city and
the Sarawak River.
FORT MARGHERITA & BROOKE GALLERY
Jalan Astana
Built in 1879 to guard Kuching from pirates, the fort was named for Ranee Margaret Brooke. It houses the Brooke Gallery, a
mini museum exploring the history of Sarawak under White Rajah rule. Hp (016) 310 1880
Open: Daily, 9am~4pm
KUCHING WATERFRONT
Jalan Gambier/Jalan Main Bazaar/Jalan
Tunku Abdul Rahman Landscaped esplanade with food stalls and attractions, including the Square
Tower, Sarawak Steamship Building and Chinese History Museum. Excellent views across the river to the Astana, Sarawak Parliament Building and Malay villages.
MAIN BAZAAR & CARPENTER STREET Kuching Waterfront
The oldest streets in Sarawak, dating back to 1864. Home to most of Kuching’s handicraft shops as well as traditional family businesses such as tin- smithing and carpentry.
MASJID JAMEK NEGERI SARAWAK
Jalan Tun Abdul Rahman Petra Jaya
Sarawak’s State Mosque has a blue domed cupola, hand-carved Italian marble interior, and a 99-metre minaret. It can hold 11,000 worshippers.
PETROSAINS PLAYSMART KUCHING State Civic Centre Complex