Serian is a modest town located 40km outside Kuching, Sarawak’s capital. Famous for its durian and its fresh produce, it is also gateway to a number of waterfalls and natural beauties in the area.
If you are looking for things to do in a day from Kuching to Serian, here is a Kajo-tested and approved itinerary.
All you need to have for this trip are a car, Waze or Google Navigation, change of clothes, snacks, drinking water, binoculars (optional) and spirit of adventure.
Kuching-Serian Itinerary: What can you do in one day?
1.Panchor Hot Spring (9am-10am)
Start your day with breakfast at home or at any of these Kuching’s favourite foods in town.
Make sure to start driving from Kuching by 8am. The first place to visit in this Kuching-Serian itinerary is the Panchor Hot Spring located at Kampung Panchor Dayak.
This hot spring is famous among locals who are looking for natural healing.
If you find the temperature too hot for you to have a whole-body soak, just dip your legs into the pool.
The minerals in the water are believed to soothe joint pains and rheumatism.
Read more about Panchor Hot Spring here.
2.Ranchan Recreational Park (11am-12.30pm)
After experiencing the high temperatures at a hot spring, perhaps you want to cool down.
So head to Ranchan Recreational Park located right outside Serian town.
Ranchan offers visitors a chance to unwind in pools surrounded by rainforest.
Take your time to explore the park or just sit down by the waterfall and listen to the water crashing against the rocks.
Read more about Ranchan Recreational Park here.
3.Lunch at Serian and a visit to Serian Market (1pm-2.30pm)
If you packed your lunch, then enjoy it at Ranchan. If not, head to Serian town to nourish your body.
One of the best places to have your lunch is at Yee Siang Bak Kut Teh.
The place is famous for its crab satay, prawn satay and tom yam coconut prawns.
Once you’ve had your meal, try to explore Serian town. The best place to start is at Serian Market.
There, visitors can find plenty of local vegetables and fruits.
Right next to Serian market is a row of local craft stores. Besides the local Bidayuh accessories and costumes, you can also find some traditional handicraft from our local ethnic communities such as the Penan woven baskets.
4.Semenggoh Nature Reserve (3pm)
To end your Kuching-Serian road trip, navigate your way to the Semenggoh Nature Reserve.
It takes about 20 to 30 minutes to reach Semenggoh from Serian.
Say hi to the orangutans there and observe their behaviour.
Their feeding time in the afternoon is at 3pm so make sure to arrive there on time.
If you are into birding and brought along your binoculasr, Sarawak Tourism Board website highlighted that there are at least 23 species you can spot at this reserve.
These species include Sunda Frogmouth, Red-crowned Barbet, Red-naped Trogan, Blue-winged Leafbird and Hooded Pita.
By 4pm or so you can end your Kuching-Serian trip by saying goodbye to the orangutans.
