Reviews
MICHELLE
I can't believe that I have been to this place twice and never made a review about it. Well I love this place alot! Still i havent truly discover the whole place yet coz I only went during the RWMF and quite occupied with the activities. My recommendation is if you wanna really explore the place, avoid the period of the festival, unless you come for the festival of course, which is awesome. The problem during festival is, they closed some of the exhibition due to some reason and there will be no cultural dance and normal performance as per normal days for you to experience. As for the RWMF, there will be 9 workshops to choose from during day time and concerts starts at 7pm till 12am, for 3 days in a row (Fri-Sun). Sunday night performance is not to be missed as it's the finale night and all performers will be performing bits and pieces of their previous performance in case you missed it. You can opt to stay near the Cultural Village, in the village itself or also in Kuching town as there'll be plenty of shuttle buses to go to and from Kuching town. Previously i'd prefer to stay in Kuching town so I could have breakfast options in town as workshop only starts in the afternoon. But now there's a food court just opposite of the Cultural Village, called Damai Sentral, which sells reasonable priced food (compared to inside the village) and variety of local dish to choose from too.
Date of experience: October 2011
SANDY RIVERS
There is a wonderful dance show, check times first. Tours of longhouses, and other housing is very interesting! Don't need to take tour, take a taxi instead, 110 MYR roundtrip, including wait + ticket. People at center very informative!
Date of experience: February 2012
NANCY
The cultural show was good as you can see the native actor flirt with girls and it was funny. But the whole walk around the park to view the different type of long houses was tiring.
Date of experience: January 2012
ALLISON
A fun day out. We got to fire blow darts and try the dancing. Worth a look if you're passing through.
Date of experience: July 2011
POPPY SINGER
This is a good place for tourist to explore the culture of different ethnic of Sarawak. But it could be a bit pricey for the entrance fee, there is only cheaper rate for Sarawakians and students. Do not miss their scheduled shows.
Date of experience: July 2011
HESTER FRANKLIN
When the RMF isn't here, would be the best time to visit, quiet. All model houses are genuinely designed according to the original dwelling structure of each ethnic group. Spectacular display of variability in indigenous cultures, and their rich heritage. Another successful 'living museum' for Sarawak.
Date of experience: May 2011
SONJA
Ok the first the we reached there we were shocked with the price.. Adults is rm60 n kids is rm30. Bring or show wtv student card you have so you get kids price!!!! We spent half a day there to cover the whole place and watch the cultural show and also had lunch which was surprisingly not expensive compared to the entrance fee!!! The houses in the cultural village were unique, interesting, every house tells a different story and how it was years ago.. & also activities in the houses that you can also try. The cultural show was situated in the theatre !!! A well high class theatre!!!!!!!! The show showed different ethics n it's a must watch. You learn a lot I must say. Do come!! :)
Date of experience: December 2011
SHAWN
My husband and I went to the Rainforest Music Festival in July 2011. Having been to other festivals over the years, I must say this one was refreshing for a few reasons: 1. no drugs or rif-raff, 2. historical interest due to the location, 3. unbelievable variety of music. The show was really well run--no lag time in between acts, everything ran on time. The food was amazing--local food of all different types. The only corporate sponsor was Heineken and CoffeeBean. In one night, we heard Eastern European music, Irish traditional music, Dominican Republic traditional music, and Zydeco from Louisiana. My husband and I are both American Expats living in Singapore. It was an easy flight to Kuching, and the shuttle was reliable, except for at the end of the night the traffic got really backed up, so it took a while to get back to the hotel. But whatever, can't win them all. PS, bathrooms were pretty clean and had toilet paper.
Date of experience: June 2011
RHONDA MITCHELL
Enjoy the show at the end of visit. I love their dance perfomances
Date of experience: January 2012
JACKIE FEUERBACHER
I had a lovely time at the Cultural village. Although it certainly is a family attraction, it is worth a visit for the adults too. It gives a good idea of tribal life in the forest, and the cultural dances show is of good quality. I was surprised that I liked the whole thing, and the jungle atmosphere, combined with the proximity of the beaches, makes it a good attraction close to the city.
Date of experience: April 2011