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A
5-minute walk from the Resort is the Sarawak Cultural
Village, a living museum that showcases Sarawak’s
rich cultural heritage. The Cultural Village is open
daily from 9.00am - 5.00pm. Cultural shows are available
twice a day. The Cultural Village is also the venue
for the world famous Rainforest Music Festival. |
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The
Rainforest Music Festival is a unique
festival that brings together accomplished indigenous
musicians from around the world and those from
the many indigenous races of coastal and inland
Borneo. Come and join us!
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For
golfers, an 18-hole Arnold Palmer-designed golf course is
also within walking distance of the Resort. The course
is recognised as one of the best in the country. The
centre is also equipped with driving range, café,
swimming pool and tennis and squash court. |
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Five km from the Damai Rainforest Resort, at the mouth of the Sarawak River, is Santubong fishing village. The village still very traditional in many respects. In the evenings you can see the fisherman coming back from their daily fishing trips, enjoy one of Sarawak’s popular snack, fried banana (pisang goreng), or just walk along the beach and enjoy the sea breeze. |
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The Mausoleum of Sultan Tengah is located just before the Santubong fishing village. Sultan Tengah was the son of the third Sultan of Brunei. He died in 1641 and was the first and only Sultan of Sarawak. |
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A
30-minute boat ride away from Permai Rainforest Resort is the
island of Pulau Satang Besar. With its clear blue waters
and golden sandy beach, it is one of the most beautiful islands
off the Santubong Peninsula. It is one of the group of Turtle
Islands. These islands are protected areas and are a sanctuary
for the marine green turtles. Every year from June to October,
thousands of these turtles would come ashore to lay their eggs
on the beaches of these islands. Visits to the islands are
restricted and permits are required.
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Ch'ien
C. Lee is a talented botanist and photographer who
has lived in Sarawak for 12 years. His website provides
a glimpse into the unique treasures that lie in Borneo
including some of the rarest plant and animal species.
High quality photographic prints of his photos are
available for purchase upon request."
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