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Sarawak Islands and Beaches

Posted by pktan on Aug 7th, 2007
Filed Under: Sarawak, beach

Sarawak, Land of the Hornbills, is the largest state in Malaysia. Its colourful history under the rule of the White Rejahs, a rich tapestry of cultures and traditions, spectacular natural attractions and fascinating wildlife make the state a riveting land of adventures.

Sarawak has a coastline that runs 700 km along the northwestern side of Borneo. A good place to begin discovering its beauty is Damai Beach, in Santubong. This vacation spot is embraced by the South China Sea and has the majestic jungle-clad Mount Santubong as its backdrop.

Some of the stat’s best beach resorts located here includes the *Holiday Inn Damai Beach Resort (changed name recently as pointed out by Irene). A short drive away from this beach is the Sarawak Cultural Village, a living museum of the various ethnic cultures in the state.

Located about 90 km from Kuching are the pristine beaches of Siar, Semantan, Penyok and Bandung, ideal for swimming and sunbathing.

Just a 30 minute boat ride away from the Damai Beach is the Satang Besar and Satang Kecil islands, sanctuaries for green turtles. Day trips can be made to Satang Besar Island with the permission of the Talang-Satang National Park office.

Sarawak’s national parks offer a host of adventures for eco-lovers. Tanjung Datu National Park, at the western tip of Sarawak, has some of the state’s most beautiful beaches and vibrant coral life. Similajau National Park, in the northeast, features golden sandy beaches that face the South China Sea. In Bako National Park, discover a sandy coastline that is ideal fro swimming and sunset watching. Sightings of the long nosed proboscis monkey, a species unique to Borneo will be a memorable experience.

On the northernmost corner of Sarawak, the long stretches of beaches in Miri are a popular weekend getaway. The Luak Bay and Hawaii Beach are among the well-known shores in Miri. Miri is dubbed the “gateway to adventure” as it is the take-off point to exciting destinations such as Mulu Caves, Niah Caves, Lambir Hills and Borneo Highlands.

Getting There
By Air
Malaysia Airlines and budget carrier Air Asia operate direct and connecting flights to Kuching, Miri, Bintulu and Sibu.

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5 Responses »

  1. Irene on August 7th, 2007 at 1:45 pm:

    Hi… Borneo Highlands is in Kuching not Miri :P Another update is that there is no longer Holiday Inn Damai Beach Resort, they had changed their name already, however many locals still fondly known them as this. As what is the new name, I have no slightest idea also *LOL* I only know that it’s no longer under Holiday Inn.

  2. pktan on August 7th, 2007 at 1:58 pm:

    Hi Irene,

    Thanks for pointing out these mistakes for me .. hehe. Appreciate it alot!

  3. pktan on August 7th, 2007 at 2:03 pm:

    btw for the miri, it is actually the departing point for to go to Borneo Highlands (which is in Kuching).

  4. Irene on August 13th, 2007 at 3:10 am:

    Hahaha… It depends on where you depart from. Usually to go to Borneo Highlands, people will go from Kuching instead of Miri unless your flight comes in from Miri, then from Miri take another flight or use a bus express to Kuching.

  5. SURESH KUMAR SHARMA on December 8th, 2007 at 4:09 pm:

    Please send me the package of malasiya and the photo gallary of beaches

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