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Annah Rais Longhouse Adventure

No.71, Kampung Annah Rais, Kuching 94200, Malaysia
+65 90049762
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Ranked #10 of 17 activities in Kuching
Type: Historic Sites
Traveller Description: Annah Rais long house is well known for its beautiful natural surroundings and the uniqueness of the life style of its villagers, the Bidayuh, one of... more »
Useful Information: Bathroom facilities, Stairs / lift, Baby buggy parking
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

The place looks like a poor village but nothing to do with old longhouses. We were expecting to see traditional housing and being able to get to know a little bit about local culture and traditions. None of these happened. Fortunately we didn't book an overnight stay as it would be even more disappointing. Better do another jungle trek and... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

If you've never been to a longhouse you should visit one when at Kuching and the Bidayu one is about 45 mins drive away from the town centre. Get to see how the locals live in the longhouse. There's also a homestay programme if you would like to experience life as a local for a few days! Look out for... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

We visited Annah Rais Longhouse after the Semmengoh reserve. The drive through Borneo heights is beautiful. After the entrance fee, no guide was provided and we were left to roam around on our own. We were expecting a beautiful longhouse or at least with details of architecture worthy of visit.. We saw a ramshackle settlement on stilts.. very disappointing. Maybe... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

I booked a tour to visit the Annah Rais longhouse. Our guide grew up there and was very informative. I learned quite a bit. The people were friendly, it's well maintained, and it's like nothing I'd seen before. The only complaint I have is that for all the money we paid, our two hour tour (plus drive time) was shortened... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013

For first time travellers, its interesting to visit the Long House but it would be good that some maintenance is taken care off such as roofs are repaired and rubbish are cleared

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013

Combined this trip with a visit to the Crocodile farm and the Orangutan Reserve. This long house is probably the most well known one in Kuching and relatively near Kuching town. Here, one can see the intricate ways in which the longhouse was built, and living conditions.Can be quite hot in the day so do remember to bring water and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

We went in December, and walked around the longhouse, but I hear the best time to visit is during harvest. You will see how local tribes lived in traditional spaces, even though this grouping has become more modern, metal roofs and some cement structures (modern amenities like Cable, televisions, washing machines, etc.) There are also homestays in this grouping of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2012

Learnt a lot about how the people in long houses live. Met some very friendly native people there who offered me fruit for free. I also tried wild durian for the first time here.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2012

This is a functional longhouse with villages/families and extended families living in them. During the day time, the men will work in the field, so only the old and the young ones are around. Not to mention cats. There are a few longhouses in this village. Be sure to get a guide for your longhouse tour so that you understand... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2012

This is an actual commual of Bidayuh community that has is history for at least 200 years in this place(their ancestors are belived to have moved over from the southern part of Borneo to this valley. You can see how the bidayuh's stay and i believe there is some sort of homestay if you opt to spend the night(s) there.... More

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