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Culture in Malaysia

Older woman rolling a woven mat on a raised wooden platform at a rainforest homestay in Kuching, preparing bedding
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Worker at Tanoti Crafts in Kuching pours palm sap beneath the stilt-house roof, filling jars for the palm sugar process
Golden palm sugar syrup poured from a ladle into a large cauldron during a Tanoti Crafts workshop in Kuching
Worker crouched by a large cauldron, boiling palm sap under a bamboo shelter in Kuching, Sarawak workshop
Tanoti Crafts artisan in a tropical grove near Kuching, carrying gathered sugar palm fruit for Sarawak palm sugar tradition
Tanoti Crafts participant walking through a palm grove near Kuching, carrying a sugar palm harvest bundle for palm sugar
Hosted by Tanoti Crafts, palm sugar is stirred at a large cauldron in a rustic Sarawak workshop in Kuching
Brown palm-sugar syrup in a metal pot, warmed over stones in a Sarawak craft setting from Tanoti Crafts in Kuching
Cluster of dark sugar palm fruit hanging from a tree in Kuching, showcasing the ingredients behind Sarawak palm sugar tradition
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5.0 (10)
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3 hrs
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Uncover Kuching's Palm Sugar Tradition with a Local Family
“Our driverguide was very knowledgeable and interesting”
Private trip
Saloma in a bright red longhouse dress standing among woven flower trays with misty rainforest hills behind, Sarawak
Tan dog lies on the forest floor in a lush Sarawak campsite, alert but resting among leaves and tree trunks near Kuching
Three travellers stand on rocky steps beside a cascading jungle waterfall with misty spray during a Sarawak village stay
Fresh market ingredients laid on a wooden table—eggs, herbs, prawns, onions and bananas—for bamboo cooking in Kuching, Sarawak
Woman preparing food at a Sarawak longhouse table, assembling ingredients in bowls and bamboo shoots, with brick walls behind
Baskets of tropical fruit, herbs and spices laid out on a wooden table against a brick wall at a Malaysian market
Back of a traveller walking along a rustic wooden stilt longhouse corridor in Semenggoh, near Kuching, Sarawak
Two guests smiling in a forested farm area, holding baskets of collected produce during a Sarawak village stay
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4.9 (78)
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8 hrs
|Up to 9 guests
A Day with a Bidayuh Family | Waterfall, Yummy Food & Village Life
“The food served was delicious.”
superhost
Smiling cook arranging vegetables and ingredients on trays at an outdoor table against a red brick wall in Malaysia
Quiet wooden balcony lounge with wicker chairs and framed artwork, overlooking a rustic entryway in Malaysia
Baskets of tropical fruit, herbs and spices laid out on a wooden table against a brick wall at a Malaysian market
Assorted noodle and meat dishes arranged in a bamboo tray on banana leaves at a food stall in Kuching, Sarawak
Rustic open-walled lodge lounge with hammocks, sofa seating and lantern light, overlooking greenery through wide windows in Malaysia
White mosquito-net canopy draped over a rustic seating area with bamboo screens and hanging artwork in Malaysia
Tiled longhouse bedroom at Saloma's Sarawak village stay in Semenggoh, Kuching, with a large bed and views to the garden
Tan dog lies on the forest floor in a lush Sarawak campsite, alert but resting among leaves and tree trunks near Kuching
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4.9 (78)
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3D2N
|Up to 10 guests
3D2N Sarawak Village Stay | Semenggoh, Longhouse + Bamboo Cooking
“food was amazing, every meal was a delight”
Smiling woman carrying a woven basket of leaves in the rainforest near Kuching, likely at a rainforest homestay
Smiling cook arranging vegetables and ingredients on trays at an outdoor table against a red brick wall in Malaysia
Three travellers stand on rocky steps beside a cascading jungle waterfall with misty spray during a Sarawak village stay
Red-furred great ape hanging from a branch above the forest understorey, reaching toward leaves in dappled light orangutans
A woman crouches to hold a red-collared dog indoors in a Sarawak longhouse, surrounded by benches and supplies
Woman relaxing in a woven hammock on a rainforest homestay verandah in Kuching, with greenery and laundry line nearby
Baskets of tropical fruit, herbs and spices laid out on a wooden table against a brick wall at a Malaysian market
Saloma standing with one hand raised by a blue wall inside her bamboo village lodge in Kuching, welcoming guests
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4.9 (78)
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2D1N
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2D1N Sarawak Village Stay | See the Best of Kuching in 2 Days
“Very beautiful stay. The whole family was very kind.”
Older woman rolling a woven mat on a raised wooden platform at a rainforest homestay in Kuching, preparing bedding
Child seated on wooden veranda in Malaysia with schoolbag and open books, looking towards the camera in a quiet walkway
Lush rainforest canopy with towering trees and dense tropical undergrowth on a sightseeing tour in Malaysia
Orangutan sitting on a wooden platform amid dense green foliage in a lush jungle setting, orangutans
Long corridor of weathered wooden planks with benches and doorways stretching into the distance, viewed inside a rural Malaysian building
Group on a covered sightseeing boat, smiling in life jackets while cruising on green water near a sandy cove in Malaysia
People seated on green patterned mats inside a longhouse hall in Kuching, Sarawak, facing a small group during a welcome session
Visitors posing together in traditional Iban outfits inside a longhouse corridor in Kuching, Sarawak, as part of the Batang Ai cultural stay
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4.9 (102)
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2D1N
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2D1N Batang Ai Adventure | Orangutans & Iban Longhouse
“Very knowledgable and patient guide Musa”
Person seated behind a wooden partition inside a rustic building in Malaysia, resting near pottery jars and tools
Man cooking over an open fire, holding tools beside bamboo containers in a forest kitchen scene in Malaysia
Waterfall cascading into a rocky pool while a woman sits on the ledge watching, with a few swimmers in the foreground
Portioning grilled fish and rice with hands at a rustic outdoor table lined with banana leaves in Malaysia
Traveller in a blue shirt listens while standing on a paved wooden walkway beside traditional houses on a Malaysian street
Two-storey wooden stilt houses beside a grassy path in Malaysia, with a parked motorbike and a clear view down the lane
Single bed in a small guest room with patterned quilts, a window curtain, a bedside pad and a wall fan
Simple guest bedroom with a single bed in a blue patterned sheet and folded blankets, beside a colourful floor mat
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5.0 (33)
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2D1N
|Up to 10 guests
2D1N Bidayuh Longhouse | Village Life Near Kalimantan Border
“Our trek with Abbie was amazingfull of stories and unforgettable moments”
Private trip
Woman standing by a street-side cafe entrance with hanging plants, while diners relax at tables in Kuching
Kuching food market stall with skewers, bowls of ingredients and fresh produce displayed inside during a Paradesa Borneo visit
Bowl of spicy noodle soup with shredded vegetables, topped with fresh herbs, served with chilli sauce in Kuching
Elderly shopkeeper at a wooden counter, surrounded by boxed herbal products and medicines, inside a traditional shop in Kuching
People queueing at the Chong Chon Biscuit Maker counter in Kuching, with pastry displays and kitchen equipment behind
Hand holding yellow fruit at a street market stall in Kuching, with more produce arranged behind
Two women smiling at a street stall in Malaysia, holding plates of food as they share dishes outside a shopfront
Friends gathered around a wooden table in Malaysia, sharing bowls and chopsticks in a lively restaurant with colourful wall posters
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4.6 (10)
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4 hrs
|Up to 7 guests
Kuching Street Food Experience | Food Stories + Kampong Visit
Traveller in a blue shirt listens while standing on a paved wooden walkway beside traditional houses on a Malaysian street
Hiker in orange climbing a bamboo walkway over dense rainforest on the route during a Kuching Sarawak longhouse trip
People wading and swimming near a multi-tier waterfall in dense forest while on a day trip during Kuching longhouse days
Traditional wooden longhouse building with verandas and garden plants, set in a village area for a Sarawak trip from Kuching
Trekking group walking along a narrow dirt path toward misty mountains across green fields during the Kuching Sarawak longhouse trip
Travellers sitting together on the wooden floor outside a Sarawak longhouse, posing during a Kuching 3D2N Backyard Tour
Hands holding a bamboo tool or container with slats, shown in close-up within a rustic indoor workspace
Group of travellers smiling on a rainforest trail beneath tall trees during the Kuching Sarawak longhouse trip in Borneo
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5.0 (33)
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3D2N
|Up to 8 guests
3D2N Sarawak Longhouse Trip
Private trip
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