Kubah National Park

Sarawak

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Mixed dipterocarp forest, among the lushest and most threatened habitats in Borneo, is front and centre at this 22-sq-km national park, which more than lives up to its clunky motto, ‘the home of palms and frogs’. Scientists have found here an amazing 98 species of palm, out of 213 species known to live in Sarawak; and they have identified 61 species of frog and toad out of Borneo’s more than 190 species.

In 2012 researchers identified what they believe to be a new species of frog, adding it to a list that includes the aptly named (but oddly shaped) horned frog and a flying frog that can glide from tree to tree thanks to the webbing between its toes. The forest is also home to a wide variety of orchids.

Kubah’s trails offer a good degree of shade, making the park ideal for the sun averse. And when you’re hot and sweaty from walking you can cool off under a crystal-clear waterfall.

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    Chinese History Museum

    11.17 MILES

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  • Fort Margherita

    Fort Margherita

    11.16 MILES

    Built by Charles Brooke in 1879 and named after his wife, Ranee Margaret, this hilltop fortress long protected Kuching against surprise attack by pirates…

  • Sarawak Museum

    Sarawak Museum

    10.9 MILES

    Closed at the time of writing and scheduled to reopen in mid-2020 after extensive conservation work, the Sarawak Museum was established in 1891 by Charles…

  • Old Court House Complex

    Old Court House Complex

    10.87 MILES

    The Old Court House was built in the late 19th century to serve as the city’s administrative centre. It now houses a cafe and bar, the excellent Ranee…

  • Darul Hana Bridge

    Darul Hana Bridge

    10.88 MILES

    Linking the northern and southern parts of Kuching, the city's spectacular pedestrian bridge (335m) is constructed to resemble the letter 'S' (for Sarawak…

  • Art Museum

    Art Museum

    10.92 MILES

    Closed at the time of writing and scheduled to reopen in mid-2020. This museum featured an exhibit called Urang Sarawak, which deftly and succinctly…

  • Female Borneo Orangutan at the Semenggoh Nature Reserve near Kuching, Malaysia.

    Semenggoh Wildlife Centre

    17.13 MILES

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  • Sarawak Cultural Village

    Sarawak Cultural Village

    12.52 MILES

    This living museum centres on seven traditional dwellings, including three tribal longhouses, a Penan hut, a Malay town house, a Melanau tall house and a…

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Nearby Sarawak attractions

1. Palm Garden

0.11 MILES

In this labelled garden, near park HQ on the Main Trail, you'll find examples of the 98 species of palm growing in the park.

2. Frog Pond

0.7 MILES

Situated 300m above sea level and about a half-hour’s walk from park HQ, this artificial pool provides a breeding ground for numerous frog species. The…

3. Matang Wildlife Centre

2.51 MILES

At the western edge of Kubah National Park, Matang Wildlife Centre has had remarkable success rehabilitating rainforest animals rescued from captivity,…

4. Interpretation Centre

2.53 MILES

In the gazebo-like administrative building, the centre is a good introduction to Matang and its residents. Most of the display panels provide information…

5. Medan Niaga Satok

9.52 MILES

Kuching’s biggest and liveliest market is 9km west of the city centre. It's open every day, but the main event is the larger weekend market that begins…

6. Cat Museum

9.69 MILES

This homage to the city’s namesake, located 8km north of the centre, features hundreds of entertaining, surprising and bizarre kucing (cat) figurines –…

7. Kuching North City Hall

9.71 MILES

Situated 8km north of the city centre is the hilltop Kuching North City Hall (known by its Malay abbreviation, DBKU), a landmark prestige project – some…

8. Kuching Mosque

10.62 MILES

Built in 1968, Kuching Mosque was the state mosque until a larger one was built in 1990 at Petra Jaya. The mosque's gold domes are particularly beautiful…

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