2026 guide
Mulu's giant caves, Bako's proboscis monkeys, longhouses and Kuching's waterfront.
Last updated 31 October 2026 ยท 16 places ยท 11 places
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The must-visit places in Sarawak are Gunung Mulu National Park (National Parks & Rainforest, Miri), Borneo Cultures Museum (Museums, Kuching), Mulu Pinnacles Summit Trek (Hiking Trails, Miri) and Bako National Park (National Parks & Rainforest, Kuching).
Damai, Kuching, Sarawak
A pleasant beach on the Santubong peninsula backed by green rainforest hills, with resort cafes and a lovely sunset towards the South China Sea. Close enough to Kuching for an easy day trip.
Don't miss: Sunset with Mount Santubong in the background
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Pulau Satang, Santubong, Sarawak
Turtle nesting islands off Sarawak's coast, protected and rarely visited. Best for people who want a quiet, nature-first trip.
Don't miss: Turtle nesting season visits (with permits)
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Matang, Kuching, Sarawak
A forested waterfall inside Kubah National Park, reached on a short trail with frogs, palms and ferns on the way. It's an easy nature outing from Kuching.
Don't miss: The cool pool at the base of the fall
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Gunung Mulu, Miri, Sarawak
A three-day trek to the razor-sharp limestone Pinnacles, one of Borneo's toughest.
Don't miss: Camp 5 and the Pinnacles at dawn
Bako, Kuching, Sarawak
Rugged coastal trails with proboscis monkeys and cliff views.
Don't miss: Telok Pandan Kecil beach
Gunung Gading, Lundu, Sarawak
Summit trail past waterfalls, and a Rafflesia plankwalk if lucky.
Don't miss: Rafflesia bloom
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Mulu, Miri, Sarawak
UNESCO-listed for its giant caves, razor-sharp Pinnacles and rainforest. Deer Cave and Clearwater Cave are reachable on boardwalk tours, while adventure caving needs a guide.
Don't miss: Evening bat exodus at Deer Cave
Bako, Kuching, Sarawak
Sarawak's oldest national park: proboscis monkeys, bearded pigs and sea stacks on a short boat ride from Bako Village. Trails range from beach strolls to 5-hour treks.
Don't miss: Proboscis monkeys at Telok Assam and Telok Paku sunsets
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Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, Kuching, Sarawak
Sarawak's grand new museum, a huge modern building that tells the stories of Borneo's many peoples through 8 galleries of artefacts, textiles and natural history. It is one of the largest museums in Southeast Asia and a must on any Kuching trip.
Don't miss: The Gallery of Many Voices and the longhouse and ritual displays
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Niah National Park, Miri, Sarawak
A UNESCO-listed Painted Cave and Great Cave complex where a 40,000-year-old skull was found. A plank walk through rainforest leads to the huge cave mouth.
Don't miss: The Painted Cave and the Great Cave
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Main Bazaar, Kuching, Sarawak
Colonial-style boutique suites in central Kuching, close to the waterfront. A friendly base for the city and Bako day trips.
Don't miss: Waterfront stroll at dusk
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Kampung Sapit, Kuching, Sarawak
Glamping in the jungle with fruit trees and friendly hosts, closer to glamping than rough camping. A proper kampung stay outside Kuching.
Don't miss: Jungle glamping and local fruit
Beachfront, Miri, Sarawak
A tidy beachfront family camp with electricity, clean toilets and cracking sunsets. Probably Miri's best-organised camp.
Don't miss: Beach sunset
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Kampung Berjaya, Miri, Sarawak
Gated, managed camp right by the sea, with gear rental for those without tents. Roadside noise is the trade-off.
Don't miss: Seaside pitch with gear rental
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Miri, Sarawak
Sarawak's accessible dive area, with coral reefs, small wrecks and rigs offshore Miri. It is lower-key than Sabah but dive-friendly.
Don't miss: Eve's Garden and Anemone Garden
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Medan Niaga Satok, Kuching, Sarawak
A big Kuching weekend market with local produce, jungle ferns, handicrafts and Sarawak snacks, starting in the afternoon on Saturday and running into Sunday.
Don't miss: Midin ferns and Sarawak layer cake
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