Places of Interest
Administratively,
Sarawak is divided into nine divisions. Kuching, the state capital which
incidentally is also located in Kuching division sits on the banks of
the Sarawak River, 32 km from the sea. The influence of the British is
reflected in the architecture of some of its public buildings. A fine
example is the Sarawak Museum, one of Asia's best, housing a fascinating
collection of Borneon ethnological and archaelogical artefacts. The Cat Museum, Islamic Museum, Chinese Museum, Timber Museum and Police Museum also offer interesting insights into Sarawak. |
Other notable
attractions in the city include the Fort Margherita, named after the
wife of Charles Brooke , the second White Rajah and the Astana,
presently, the residence of the Governor of Sarawak.
The Sunday Market or Pasar Minggu, where local produce is sold, is the best place to mingle with the local folk. |
MUSEUM |
CULTURAL VILLAGE |
The
Sarawak Cultural Village at the foothills of the legendary Mt. Santubong,
35 km from Kuching, is a major tourist attraction. Popularly known as
the living Museum, the village is a showcase of the state's rich
cultural diversity. Sarawak's magnificent caves is truly one of nature's greatest gifts. The Niah National Park is an area of major archeological significance as the oldest human remains in Southeast Asia, dating back 40,000 years, were found in its world renowned Niah Caves. The caves is home to milions of bats and swiftlets and witnessing the collection of guano for use as fertiliser and the hazardaous task of harvesting birds' nests can be an absorbing experience. |
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