Uitzichtpunten in Kuching

Scenic Viewpoints and Towers

This collection spans the diverse terrain of Kuching, from the 810-meter summit of Mount Santubong to the mid-century architecture of the Civic Center. It includes coastal lookouts within Bako National Park, such as Ulu Assam and Tanjung Rhu, which showcase the region’s unique sandstone formations. Higher elevation points in Kubah National Park and the Indonesian border provide broad perspectives of the primary rainforest and the Matang coastline.

A

Sunset Point

West-facing coastal area on the Santubong peninsula.

B

View Point 1

Rest stop located along the primary hiking trail of Mount Santubong.

C

civic center tower

Umbrella-shaped tower providing 360-degree views of the city and the Sarawak River.

D

Mount Santubong summit

Peak at 810 meters accessible via a steep jungle trek featuring rope ladders and rock scrambles.

E

View Tower

Wooden observation platform in Kubah National Park overlooking the rainforest canopy.

F

Ulu Assam

Elevated trail point in Bako National Park with views of the bay and sandstone cliffs.

G

Lakei Island

High point on a secluded island off the coast of Bako National Park, accessible by boat.

H

Border point Indonesia

High-altitude location on the international boundary between Sarawak and Kalimantan.

I

Tanjung Rhu

Coastal lookout in Bako National Park situated on a rocky outcrop above the South China Sea.

J

ATC Tower

Aviation infrastructure located near Kuching International Airport.

K

Selang View Point

Observation tower in Kubah National Park with views of the Matang mangroves and the coastline.

L

Serapi Troposcatter

Telecommunications site at the summit of Mount Serapi, 911 meters above sea level.