ONE FOR THE ALBUM: Foreign tourists in front of Danu Village Stay. Danu Village Stay Danu Village Stay is an accommodation in the Bidayuh village - Kampung Danu at the Borneo Highlands Road Road to cater for both local foreign visitors. Guests at the village stay will have the opportunity to experience the real Bidayuh way of life.
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The Bidayuh are one of 36 ethnic groups in the state of Sarawak in Malaysia. The Bidayuh are extremely hospitable and friendly people and visiting them in their village is an excellent way to immerse yourself in their Bidayuh culture.Guests will have the opportunity to experience the local foods, local customs and the lifestyle of the local people. Among the activities for the guests to choose from are visit a local traditional longhouse, participate in farming activties, visit to caves, visit to the waterfall, jungle trekking, long boat cruise along the Sarawak River and kayaking.
The villagers are warm, welcoming and appreciative of visitors interest in seeing how they live."Whichever option our guests choose, we promise them a memorable time - one which only a handful of tourists will ever experience," said the operator of the village stay Robert Kenneth. At Danu Village Stay, he said guests will stay in their own bedroom and they will find complete peacefulness while learning the village’s life of the Bidayuh enthic group.
"We also have jungle house in the rainforest, a farm where we grow pepper, vegetables, fruit trees, herbs and cocoa. We also have eight fish ponds," said Robert.He said although his guests will be staying in a traditional village environment, modern facilities are provided for them as the village stay is equipped with clean flush toilets, clean bedrooms, ceiling fan, clean kitchen, pipe water and reliable electricity supply.
The host will also arrange to pick their guests from the airport (Kuching International Airport) or the city area. "Staying in our village home also helps the village community as part of the rate goes directly back to the village to help fund the village upkeep," said Robert .The Borneo Highlands is a popular destination with stunning views of the beautiful rainforest, mountains and Bidayuh villages along your way to Danu Village Stay.
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| Beautiful pebble field in the Sarawak River at Kampung Danu. |
Danu Village is one of the Bidayuh villages in the Bidayuh heartland of Borneo along the Borneo Highlands Road, about 55km from Kuching City the capital city of Sarawak in Malaysia.The village is home to 60 families with about 400 people. To go to the village one need to cross a suspension bridge spanning over Sarawak River.Sited along the Sarawak River, the village boasts a beautiful landscape, making it an interesting spot for tourism.
A lot of activities can be organised for visitors here. They can go rafting, boat cruise, kayaking, fishing, jungle trekking and visit to the nearby caves and waterfall.During the dry season, a huge pebble sand field occupying the entire width of the river comes into view and is a perfect place for picnics. One can walk around the village garden and enjoy the river view from benches at the edge of the garden and visit the cultural/ceremonial house.
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