🏕️ Kampung Budaya Sarawak: A Backpacker’s Guide to Borneo’s Living Cultural Museum!

#kuchingitinerary Why This Place is UNIQUE: ✅ 7 Ethnic Villages in One – Iban longhouses, Bidayuh bamboo bridges & more! ✅ Real Cultural Immersion – Watch artisans weave, tattoo & blowpipe 🎯 ✅ Jungle River Setting – Feels remote but just 35mins from Kuching ✅ Daily Performances – Tribal dances & gong music that’ll give you chills 🥁 My Pro Tips (From My 3 Visits): ⏰ Arrive by 9AM – Beat the heat & tour groups 📸 Costume Rental – Dress as a warrior for RM10 (so insta-worthy!) 💦 Bring Rain Gear – Sudden tropical showers are common 🍍 Try Tuak – Iban rice wine at the longhouse (RM5/cup) Must-Do Experiences: 1️⃣ Iban Longhouse – Learn headhunting stories (yes, real ones!) 2️⃣ Orang Ulu Tattoo Demo – Traditional hand-tapped ink art 3️⃣ Bamboo Bridge Walk – Wobbly but safe (great pics!) 4️⃣ Cultural Show (11AM/4PM) – Fire dances & sape’ music How to Get There: 📍 Location: 35mins from Kuching 🚗 Grab/Taxi: ~RM35 each way (split with friends) 🚌 Public Bus: No. 6 from Kuching Sentral (RM4) Entry Fee: RM60 (foreigners) – Worth every ringgit! Time Needed: Half-day (4-5 hours) Perfect For: Culture lovers & photographers Pro Tip: Visit during Rainforest World Music Festival (July) for epic night performances! 🎶 #borneoculture – Tag your best tribal moments! 📸 P.S. The hidden pottery workshop lets you make your own clay piece (RM15)! 🏺