Tua Pek Kong Temple

Tua Pek Kong temple Kuching

The Tua Pek Kong Temple (大伯公庙) in Kuching is one of the oldest temples in Malaysia. Reputedly dating back to 1843, it was constructed in dedication to the Chinese deity Tua Pek Kong, literally meaning Grand Uncle. Here, visitors will be treated with carvings / sculptures as well as beautiful ornaments that define the Chinese…

Jong’s Crocodile Farm

Jong Crocodile Farm

Known officially as Jong’s Crocodile Farm, the farm was established in 1963 and houses well over 1000 crocodiles. It also doubles up as a zoo and holds in captivity various animals, namely monkeys, sunbears, leopard-cats, deers, snakes and hornbills. Visitors can attend the crocodiles feeding show and watch the creatures jump as they snap at…

Sarawak Cultural Village

Sarawak Cultural Village

The cultural performance in Sarawak Cultural Village The Sarawak Cultural Village is a village that houses the homes of various indigenous people of Sarawak and displays the culture of these people to visitors. The main attractions of Sarawak Cultural Village are the live houses of the different indigenous tribe, each built along a trek that surrounds…

Sarawak Islamic Heritage Museum

Sarawak Islamic Heritage Museum

Sarawak Islamic Heritage Museum (photo by: Sarawaktourism) Initially, the current building which houses the Sarawak Islamic Heritage Museum was constructed as a college, known as James Brooke Malay College. In 1930, it was converted into a school for Islamic studies, called the Madrasah Melayu Sarawak Muuseum until it was the officially the Islamic Heritage Museum,…

Heroes Grave & War Memorial

The Heroes Grave, initially started as a memorial park for 21 Sarawak Rangers and Iban Trackers, is the burial place of those who gave their lives in protecting Sarawak during the Malayan Emergency. Meanwhile, the War Memorial was built on 27 Jul 1993 to commemorate the Soldiers and civilians who sacrificed in defending Sarawak during…