Kuching is the capital and the most populous city in the state of Sarawak. It is the main gateway for travelers visiting Sarawak and Borneo. There are many tourist attractions in and around Kuching such as Bako National Park, Semenggoh Wildlife Centre and many more.
Standing atop a hill overlooking the Sarawak River on the north bank, Fort Margherita was built by James Brooke in 1879 to guard the entrance to the port from the attacks by pirates. It is named after Brooke's beloved wife, Ranee of Sarawak. The fort is now a tourist attraction in Kuching.
Annah Rais is one of the oldest Bidayuh Longhouse. For centuries, the villages who are from the “Bidayuh” tribe used to stay on top of the two mountains. Eventually, they moved down from the mountains and stayed at the longhouse for more than 150 years. It is one of the nearest and easiest longhouses to access as it is located 60km from Kuching city. Annah Rais Hot Springs is located just 3km from Annah Rais village. So it is recommended to visit both sites at the same time.