Delve into Bako in Malaysia
Bako in the region of Sarawak is a city in Malaysia - some 611 mi or ( 984 km ) East of Kuala Lumpur , the country's capital .
Current time in Bako is now 06:14 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Kuching " with a UTC offset of 8 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Pontianak, Palangkaraya, Tanah Putch, Beliong, and Batu Kawa. While being here, make sure to check out Pontianak . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Bako ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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360 Degrees View Of Kuching From Civic Centre Tower
This is the view from the Civic Center Tower which is located at Kuching City South. Here one can enjoy a 360 degrees view of Kuching. ..
Bako National Park - Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
tripwow.tripadvisor.com - Created at TripWow by TravelPod Attractions (a TripAdvisor™ company) Bako National Park Kuching Though small, this island is home to hundreds of species of fascinating wildli ..
Bidayuh Traditional Dance part 1
This is the opening of 'gawai' we celebrate the 'gawai' season for one month. ..
Annah Rais Longhouse - Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
tripwow.tripadvisor.com - Created at TripWow by TravelPod Attractions (a TripAdvisor™ company) Annah Rais Longhouse Kuching Annah Rais Longhouse is a large & old Bidayuh Tribe's Longhouse that houses ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Bako National Park
Bako National Park, established in 1957, is the oldest national park in Sarawak, eastern Malaysia, on the island of Borneo. It covers an area of 27.27 square kilometres at the tip of the Muara Tebas peninsula at the mouth of the Bako and Kuching Rivers. It is approximately 40 kilometres by road from Kuching. Millions of years of erosion of the sandstone have created a coastline of steep cliffs, rocky headlands and stretches of white, sandy bays.
Located at 1.72 110.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Strobilomyces foveatus
Strobilomyces foveatus is a little-known species of fungus in the Boletaceae family. It was first reported by mycologist E.J.H. Corner in 1972, from specimens he collected in Malaysia in 1959, and has since been found in Australia. Fruit bodies are characterized by the small dark brown to black conical scales covering the cap, and the net-like pattern of ridges on the upper stem. The roughly spherical spores measure about eight micrometres, and are densely covered with slender conical spines.
Located at 1.72 110.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Sarawak Stadium
Sarawak Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Kuching, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 40,000 spectators. It was built in 1995 for the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship. The stadium is adjacent to the old stadium, the State Stadium (Stadium Negeri) that was previously used to stage various tournaments and championship. The stadium is the home of Sarawak FA, a Malaysian Premier League football team.
Located at 1.59 110.36 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Borneo Convention Centre Kuching
The Borneo Convention Centre Kuching or (BCCK) is located in Kuching, Sarawak, East Malaysia. It is the first dedicated convention and exhibition centre in Borneo. Located 8 km from the city centre, it aims to organise and attract local and international concerts, events, exhibitions and conventions to Sarawak. BCCK is managed by Borneo Isthmus Development Sdn Bhd, which is a Sarawak state-owned company. It oversees all operational aspects of BCCK.
Located at 1.56 110.41 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Mount Santubong
Mount Santubong is a mountain in the Malaysian state of Sarawak. It is located about 35 km north of the state capital Kuching. On a clear day, it can be seen from Kuching. The mountain and its surrounding area is a popular tourist attraction.
Located at 1.73 110.33 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
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