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Sarawak Cultural Village Tickets

Sarawak Cultural Village traditional houses and performers on half-day guided tour.

Sarawak Cultural Village traditional houses and performers in Kuching, Malaysia.

Traditional longhouse at Sarawak Cultural Village during half-day guided tour, Sarawak, Malaysia.

Sarawak Cultural Village traditional houses with visitors exploring, Malaysia.

Experience a true oasis amidst the natural beauty of Sarawak Cultural Village. Get introduced to the various native tribes of Sarawak and immerse yourself into their traditional culture and simplistic lifestyle at Malaysia’s celebrated ‘Living Museum’.

Highlights

Feel enthralled by the cultures and traditions of 7 Malaysian ethnic tribes: Iban, Melanau, Bidayuh, Chinese, Penan, Orang Ulu, and Malay.
Visit the ethnic houses of each tribe and discover the harmony in their unique characteristics.
Be enthralled by the cultural performances and enjoy a lesson in music and dance at the art learning center Persada Ilmu.
Enhance your cultural experience by upgrading your ticket for 1-day admission including lunch and savor the taste of local delicacies
Additionally, you have the option to upgrade your ticket to include a half-day tour of Sarawak Cultural Village, allowing you to explore at a more leisurely pace.
Find plenty of photo opportunities all around the village and pose alongside the local staff dressed in their best traditional costumes.
Fun Fact: Sarawak's best-known traditional music instrument is Sapeh, which was played in front of Queen Elizabeth II during her official visit in 1972.

Inclusions

1-day entry to Sarawak Cultural Village
Lunch (as per option selected)
Half-day tour (as per option selected)
English-speaking guide (as per option selected)
Round-trip hotel transfers (as per option selected)

Exclusions

Guided tour
Music workshop
Personal expenses

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Ahmad

5/5

Oct, 2024

It's great place to visit during Kuching vacation. The show was marvellous.

Nor

5/5

Oct, 2024

Aldana

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Sep, 2024

Ahmad

5/5

Sep, 2024

Mohamad

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Aug, 2024

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Your Experience

Relish in the Cultural Heritage of Sarawak

Spread over 17 acres, the village is a shining example of ethnic diversity as Sarawak’s 7 different ethnic tribes are represented here. You can explore the Melanau, Bidayuh, Orang Ulu, Iban, Penan, Chinese, and Malay tribes up-close by visiting a detailed replica of their tribal homes such as the Chinese Farmhouse, Penan Hut, Iban Longhouse, etc. Interact with the friendly staﬀ, who will welcome you dressed in their local traditional costumes. Mingle with them, ask them about their day-to-day activities, and also remember to click a few pictures together! Pay a visit to the handicraft shop and pick up some souvenirs like eye-catching headgear or multi-colored bead necklaces to take back home.

Discover Music Anew at the Rainforest Music House

See an impressive collection of musical instruments at the Rainforest Music House and furthermore, get acquainted with the popular music of Tuku Kame. Another highly-recommended activity worth a visit is the multicultural dance performance in the village theater. An award-winning dance troupe takes center stage in their striking costumes to delight you with their intricate dance routines twice a day at 11.30am and 4pm.

Complete Your Sarawak Experience by Opting for Lunch

While here, why not take this cultural tour a step further by sitting for a traditional lunch at the Restaurant Budaya? You will get to sample local delicacies like Laksa Sarawak, Mee Kolok, Nasi Ayam Rice Chicken, and many others.