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The
largest of Malaysia's state
and three quarters is covered in rich
green vegetation, teeming with life.
Ten nationals parks, each with its
own fascination and unusual mix of
flora and fauna, are scattered throughout
the state and are a haven for the
wild, the endangered and the extraordinary.
The
largest and best known of these national
parks is Mulu Caves National Park
which is the home of the spectacular
Mulu Caves and Gunung Mulu Mountain
soaring 2,375 metres up through the
rainforest.
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Adventure
The adventures underground are just
as heady.
A maze of limestone caves houses
the largest
natural rock chamber on Earth (Sarawak
Chamber) and the longest cave system
in South East Asia (Clearwater Cave).
With only 30 percent of the caves explored
so far, they may end up breaking their
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National
Park
Typical
of Sarawak's bewildering natural abundance
and diversity, Mulu National park
alone supports 1,500 species of flowering
plants, 67 species of mammals
and 262 types of birds and the list
grows
as new species are discovered every
year.
Access
to Mulu is via the oil town
of Miri which is accessible from Brunei
by road.
Other
national parks located in Miri area
are Niah Cave National Park where
the oldest modern human being civilization
remains
was discovered and the Lambir Water
Fall National Park which has an outstanding
regional and global conservation significance
for its extraordinary
species-rich forest, ideal for botanist
or nature lovers.
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Capital
To
the south, the capital Kuching is a
city very comfortable with itself, neatly
juxtaposing the old and new. Ancient
Chinese shop houses clustered together
sit confidently across the road from
the wide, European-style esplanade along
the banks of Sarawak River. Cat statues
and sculptures dotted around the city
stand in defiant contrast to the imposing
Sarawak Museum, Fort |
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-handsome architectural monuments from the
days of the White Rajahs.
Other
attractions which are located in Kuching
areas are the Sarawak Cultural Village,
Bako National Park, Semenggoh Wild lifeRehabilitation
Centre and Batang Air National park.
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The
People
Sarawak is not only a land of biological
and physical treasures. With some 27
ethnic groups living together harmoniously
whilst maintaining their individuality,
it is rich in culture. Iban, Malay,
Chinese, Orang Ulu, Bidayuh, Melanau,
the nomadic Penan - all are living cultures
with their own language, customs and
traditional lifestyles that have thrived
for centuries.Possibly the finest "living
museum" in Southeast Asia, Sarawak Cultural
Village combines history, traditions,
lifestyle and architecture with a dash
of education and portion of theatre,
to create a unique multi-cultural extravaganza.
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| Seven unique traditional houses,
scattered over a beautiful 17 acre site, give
you the perfect introduction to Sarawak, its
people and its cultures. Whether you are looking
for an insight into longhouse life or a taste
of exuberant Sarawak hospitality, Sarawak
Cultural Village is a must for visitors to
Borneo Island. |
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