Annah Rais
Annah Rais

Annah Rais

Sarawak, 94700

The basics

Annah Rais comprises three separate longhouses: Kupo Terekan, Kupo Saba, and Kupo Sijo. Each longhouse has a covered bamboo veranda, called an awah, used for communal activities. Doorways spaced along the longhouse lead to each family’s private quarters—some of the residents open their homes as part of a cultural homestay program. To participate, you’re paired with a local family who provides a traditional dinner and breakfast, and offers rare insight into local life.

Plenty of tours of the longhouses depart from the city of Kuching, with some combining a visit to Annah Rais with a tour of Kuching city or a stop at some natural hot springs.

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Things to know before you go

  • The ground surrounding the longhouses is uneven, and might be difficult for visitors using wheelchairs or strollers to access.

  • Bring hiking boots if you want to take advantage of the excellent trekking opportunities—routes lead into the rainforest and to a three-tier waterfall.

  • If you’re lucky, you might see a performance of a bidayuh dance, a traditional cultural expression that involves music and costumes.

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How to get there

From Kuching, it takes about 1.5 hours to drive to Annah Rais, via the Q117-3 Jalan Borneo Height Road. There’s no public transportation to the longhouses, so other options include taking a taxi or visiting as part of a round-trip tour. Rice paddies, mountains, and jungle make up some of the scenery along the way.

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When to get there

Delightfully tropical, the state of Sarawak enjoys warm weather and plenty of rain year-round. The driest months to visit are April to September—these are the best months to explore more rural areas such as Annah Rais, and to go hiking in the rainforests, which’ll be lush and green from the recent rains.

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How to discover local culture in Kuching

If a visit to Annah Rais whets your appetite for local culture, Kuching boasts ample opportunity to experience more. Sarawak Cultural Village is a living museum that offers a glimpse into the culture and lifestyles of Sarawak’s many ethnic groups, while Sarawak Museum provides a well-curated overview of the state’s rich history, within a striking building.

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