Hi, I've decided with my limited time to only do a day trip to a longhouse. I was going to wait till i got back to Kuching where they offer the Annah Rais Longhouse 1 day trip. But i have found day trips from Sibi to Batang Rajang and Iban Longhouse/Bawang Assan Longhouse village.
Which would be recommended - kuching sounds easier to get from but is Annah Rais to touristy now. Sibi also offers the chance to visit Similajau (which has been recommended)
Thanks
Feanor02
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alfredm
Anna Rais is quite ugly:
http://www.molon.de/galleries/Malaysia/Sarawak/AnnaRais/
The longhouses along the Rejang river might be a bit better, just don't expect to see many houses built with traditional materials. Most have corrugated tin roofs, satellite dishes, AC power etc.
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lucapal
Annah Rais is the most touristy for sure.So if that is a problem for you I'd do the other...
Don't expect too much from a day trip though.Even the longhouses in the 'jungle' can be quite modernised these days,as mentioned above.If you want a more old style experience you need to spend a lot more time (on travel,and on the actual stay too).
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Thorn Tree
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