Mount Santubong & Damai Beach
Gunung Santubong / Pantai Damai
A solitary 810-meter peak by the sea on Kuching's northern outskirts. At its foot is the Damai Beach resort area, where you can hike, swim and watch the sunset.
Mount Santubong is Kuching's 'guardian mountain', rising about 810 meters above sea level. Reaching the summit means a steep climb through rainforest, with ropes and wooden ladders, and a round trip takes 6 to 8 hours. It is physically demanding. An easier option is the trail to the waterfall halfway up. At the foot of the mountain, Damai Beach is Kuching's closest beach, lined with resorts. The Sarawak Cultural Village is right beside it. The nearby Santubong fishing village is known for its seafood restaurants. The area is about 35 km from Kuching. You can take a hotel shuttle bus or a taxi, which takes about 40 minutes.
Opening hours
Open all day; start hiking before 07:00 recommended
Nearby sights
- Sarawak Cultural Village
- Kuching Wetlands National Park
- Bako National Park
- Kuching Cat Museum
- New Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Building
- Kuching Waterfront
- Fort Margherita
- Kuching City Mosque