Kuching Day 3!
Today was the day we finally visited the Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV). We had tried to book tickets during our previous trip but failed. This time, we secured the 1 Day Admission with Lunch for RM117.00 ( ≈ USD29/EUR25) each, booked a month in advance.
We were especially excited for the Cultural Show, where SCV’s award winning dancers and musicians perform traditional dances from Sarawak’s many ethnic groups. Our goal was to catch the 11:30am show.
Journey to Mount Santubong
We woke up at 7:00am, had breakfast near the Airbnb, and started our drive at 8:30am toward Mount Santubong. After 45 minutes, we arrived at SCV and parked the rental car.
We showed our payment slip at the counter and received our tickets and stickers. It felt surreal — SCV had been on our bucket list for years.
Exploring the Traditional Houses
We began our walk with the Rumah Cina (Chinese House), followed by the Rumah Melayu (Malay House). As we continued, each house grew larger and more impressive:
- Melanau House
- Orang Ulu House
- Bidayuh House
- Iban Longhouse
We hoped our footage captured even a fraction of their beauty.
At the entrance, I requested a new sticker after mine fell off. Then we walked to the Budaya Restaurant to rest while waiting for the Cultural Show. The theatre doors opened at 11:15am, and we entered with excitement.
The Cultural Show
The performance lived up to every bit of its reputation — colourful costumes, graceful movements, and powerful music. We only included short snippets in our video because this is a show you truly need to experience in person.
Ticket Prices:
- 1 Day Admission: RM85 (≈ USD21/EUR18 adult), RM55 (≈ USD14/EUR12 child)
- 1 Day Admission with Lunch: RM117 (≈ USD29/EUR25 adult), RM80 (≈ USD20/EUR17 child)
We chose the lunch package and were glad we did.
Lunch at Budaya Restaurant
Our meal included:
- Steamed Rice
- Manok Pansoh (Chicken cooked in bamboo)
- Ikan Asam Pedas
- Bandong Tutok (Mashed tapioca leaves)
- Labu Masak Lemak (Pumpkin in coconut milk)
- Paku Belacan (Wild fern with prawn paste)
- Sirap Selasih (Basil syrup drink)
- Local fruits
It was a wonderful introduction to local flavours, and we highly recommend choosing the lunch option.
A Quiet Afternoon
After lunch, we walked back to the car and drove to the Airbnb. We spent the rest of the day indoors and later stepped out briefly to get dinner off camera.
Tomorrow will be a busy day as we search for the cheapest way to ship Brendan’s belongings back to Kuala Lumpur.
Stay tuned!
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📍 Location:
The CountryMan, Terrace House - https://goo.gl/maps/ASdsS7d7Qqo718vs8
Thian Fock Cafe - https://goo.gl/maps/4kVcZLZEpDa2zRom8
Sarawak Cultural Village - https://goo.gl/maps/pVyzA9NS8jWCcSdq9
Restaurant Budaya - https://goo.gl/maps/6rKMGZ4a5YgPnhTp6
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