Maludam National Park

I had an opportunity to visit Maludam National Park last month.

I believe not many know about this place, even I had to search on Google Maps to see the location when I got the assignment :)

Maludam National Park covers an area of 432 square kilometres (167 sq mi) make it the second largest park in Sarawak. It is located in the Maludam Peninsula and consists entirely of low-lying, flat peat swamp forest. source: https://sarawaktourism.com/attraction/maludam-national-park/

Our 3D2N trip starts from Kuching - Samarahan - Sebuyau - Iban Longhouse at Kg Sg Pedada - Meludam Homestay - Maludam National Park - Pusa - Simpang Spaoh - Betong - Iban Longhouse at Nanga Murat - Lachau - Serian - Kuching.

This is how our journey looks like..

This is Maludam National Park.

Jum layan gambar yang melambak..

 Breakfast 2 kali pagi tu

 

 Maludam National Park

  

Lunch.  Petang pergi memancing.  Anak Ikan Buntal.

 Pergi laut tengok sunset. Gambar dengan Homestay family.

 

Ok dah nak balik. Singgah beli gula apong dan payak.

Singgah di Rumah Panjang Nanga Murat.

 

Singgah di Pasar Lachau.

  

Pekan Lachau, Sri Aman

You will pass by this small town just by the road side if you are traveling from Kuching to Sri Aman.

Here you can find all sorts of jungle produce and local delicalies for sell.

All types of salted and salai fish.

Local or dayak ginger are selling between rm6-rm8 per kg as compared to RM10+ in Kuching.

 

The Bidayuh call this red fruit buah sigongang.  My mum used to dry the skin and make it as asam keping for cooking.

Kuini and mempelam mangos are plenty at this time around.

 

This is a sarang semut / ant's nest.  It is believe that this can cue many types of disease especially for diabetic patients. The one on the plate cost RM5, those in the packet cost RM10 each.  To consume it, just boiled it in hot water and drink it.  I didn't buy any of this, interesting but don't dare to buy yet.

Besides food, local handicrafts can also be found here.

We also had lunch at one of the corner shop here.

This is ikan tapah cooked with black soya sauce and ginger.  The fish meat is so fresh and yummy.  According to our guide, this is a must ordered dish if you are here, along with the other wild exotic food like wild boar and tortoise.  The midin we bought it from the market for RM3 and get the restaurant staff to cooked it with belacan - shrimp paste.

 ohh..they said that you have to try the coffee here in Lachau too, it is produced locally.
So I ordered this kopi-peng. 

 The coffee taste is very strong.  I don't really know much about coffee, I'll just reserve my comment on this.
Stop by and try to out for yourself.

Mount Hosanna Jesus Prayer Chapel

Mount Hosanna Jesus Prayer Chapel is about half an hour drive from Sri Aman town, you will pass by this Chapel on your way if you are travelling from Kuching to Sri Aman like we do.

We make a quick stop here just to admire the beauty of this place.

The Chapel only opens on Sunday.

This Catholic Chapel has a very interesting history. You can google about it.

Some called it the Healing Church, some said that the Holy Water has some kind of superpower.

  

I believe them all.

But most of all, I just love the design, simple yet meaningful.

I make sure I have a glimpse of it every time I travel along Kuching-Sri Aman road.

Pesta Benak 2013

My 1st time witnessing this great natural phenomenon.  Benak means tidal bore in English. A tidal bore is a strong tide that pushes up the river, against the current.

My observation during this Pesta Benak:

• Crowd is huge
• Cleanliness are bad
• Activities are plenty
• Traffic jam, parking and lodging are the things to consider
• Waterfront area needs beautification works

Overall I did enjoy the experience.

Macam sakai jak masa nampak benak datang.

Ayam hidup

Ayam hidup @ market Betong

Kesian jak rupa manok tok..

Ikan Buntal

Ikan buntal masin

Telur buntal masin
..only in Betong..

Loxing Hotel, Betong

Twin Sharing
Room Rates

Single Standard - RM30
Double Deluxe - RM50
Twin Sharing - RM60
Family Suite - RM100
Executive Suite - RM120
VIP Suite - RM150

Room Rates (Service Order)
Single Standard - RM55
Double Deluxe - RM82
Twin Sharing - RM95
Family Suite - RM150
Executive Suite - RM160
VIP Suite - RM190

**rates shown may be subject to changes from time to time

Dewan Panglima Rentap

Dewan Panglima Rentap, Betong

Government office, Betong

State Government's building in Betong

Betong Plaza Hotel

The Regent Inn, Betong

Betong-Kuching trip

I'm Back!

12.05pm - mula berangkat dari Loxing Hotel, Betong
3.15pm - singgah di pasar Serian
3.45pm - gerak dari Serian ke Kuching melalui jalan Kota Samarahan
4.50pm - selamat sampai ke Petra Jaya, Kuching
6.15pm - sampai di rumah, disamping anak-anak yang tercinta... :x

Kuching-Betong trip

9am - mula bertolak dari Petra Jaya, Kuching menaiki bas Bintang Jaya
10am - singgah breakfast di pasar Serian
11am - gerak ke Sri Aman
12.45pm - singgah lunch di simpang Sri Aman
1.15pm - gerak ke Betong
2.15pm - selamat sampai di Betong

Betong, Sarawak

I'm here, from today until next Monday

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