Located in the Padawan district lies Sarawak's more popular Bidayah Longhouses. The Bidayuh originated from Kalimantan and while making their way then into Sarawak back in the 16th Century, their journey has been interrupted 7 times by fights for domination of land, forcing them to disperse into 7 sub groups. Thus, each individual Bidayuh group speak their language quite different from the others. Confining their settlements in the valleys surrounded by undulating terrains, the Biduyuhs formerly called Land Dayaks by the British, live in longhouses accommodating from a mere 25 families to as large as more than 100 families.

Annah Rais Longhouse is the most popular one in the Padawan district. About 2 hours drive away from Kuching, the journey to Annah Rais is unique as it winds through scenic countryside along a zigzag road framed by hills and private plantations. A stop at a pepper planation is optional. It was built along a stream of crytal clear running water which the longhouse folks uses to wash, bathe and fish. At least 5 longhouses are joined together to make Annah Rais a grand longhouse, in the midst of it lies the Baruk (the HeadHouse). Generally, these longhouse folks are self sufficient farmers with their little extras earned from cash crops like pepper, rubber and cocoa.

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· Transfer and tour as per itinerary · Tour Guide · Air conditioned vehicle · Entrance fees · Lunch

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