Sarawak Cultural Village, A Living Museum of Cultural Diversity

Damai Beach Resort, 93762 Kuching, Malaysia
The culture of Sarawak
4.2

Introduction

Sarawak Cultural Village is a tourist destination surrounded by lush rainforest, known as a "living museum", located on the coast of Santubong, north of the capital city Kuching in Sarawak. The village consists of 7 traditional ethnic houses, including the longhouse of the Bidayuh, Iban, and Kelabit tribes, the stilt house of the Melanau, the small house of the Penan, the Malay house, and the Chinese farmhouse. Sarawak is a state in Malaysia, located in the northwest of Borneo, bordering Brunei to the north and facing the South China Sea. It has a coastline of 724 km and a total area of 124,000 square kilometers, with a population of approximately 1.48 million. The residents are mainly composed of Ibans, Chinese, Malays, Dayaks, and Melanau. In Sarawak, you can discover endless traditions. Whether you are in the city or the countryside, you can find the experience you desire. You can bike through the forests, observe the monkeys in their natural habitat, immerse yourself in indigenous life, and enjoy a river adventure. So, if you want to experience all of this, come to Sarawak!

Must-go rating

Worth going
100%

Transportation

100%
Self-driving
Address
Damai Beach Resort, 93762 Kuching, Malaysia