MY · Sarawak · 1.55°N 110.34°E

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Sarawak laksa for breakfast, orangutans before lunch.

Best time
Any time of year; it's wettest from November to February. The Rainforest World Music Festival takes place mid-year.
How long
3 days
Getting there
About 1 hour 45 minutes' flight from KL.
MY · Sarawakkuching1.55°N 110.34°Egowherelah.com
Dear group chat,Sarawak laksa for breakfast, orangutans before lunch.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingKuchingMY, Sarawak

Sarawak's capital sits on the Sarawak River: a calm waterfront, old shophouses, and national parks with orangutans and proboscis monkeys within an hour.

Makan

  1. Sarawak laksaA spiced sambal-and-coconut broth with prawns, chicken and omelette strips.
  2. Kolo meeSpringy noodles tossed in shallot oil with char siu.
  3. MidinA crunchy jungle fern, stir-fried with garlic or belacan.
  4. Ayam pansuhChicken cooked in bamboo over the fire.
  5. Kek lapis SarawakColourful layered cakes to take home.

Things to do

  1. Semenggoh Wildlife CentreSemi-wild orangutans that come in at feeding times.
  2. Bako National ParkProboscis monkeys, beaches and trails, reached by boat.
  3. The waterfrontAn evening walk along the river and across the Darul Hana bridge.
  4. Sarawak Cultural VillageTraditional longhouses of the state's peoples in one place.
  5. Carpenter Street and Main BazaarOld shophouses, antiques and handicrafts.

Where to stay

Near the waterfront to walk to the food and the old town.

Good to know

  • Orangutan sightings at Semenggoh aren't guaranteed, especially in fruiting season.
  • Bako's boats depend on the tide. Go early.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.