A famous mountain in Kuching

This famous mountain located in the Malaysian State of Sarawak is about 35km. north of the state capital of Kuching ~ Mount Santubong.

The name Santubong is derived from "san choo bong" in the Hakka Chinese dialect, meaning "wild pig king" (must be lots of wild pigs there at that time).

I would like to share with readers about the legend associated with the mountain. It's about two beautiful princesses, Santubong and Sejinjang. Santubong was an expert weaver while Sejinjang was an excellent rice tresher. One day, they had a quarrel and exchanged blows. Sejinjang swing her tresher which hit Santubong's cheek. Santubong threw her weaver at Sejinjang hitting her in the head. Putting an end to the quarrel, the king of Heaven crushed both of them into mountains. Santubong turned into Mount Santubong while Sejinjang was turned into Mount Sejinjang. It is said that Mt. Santubong resembles a woman lying on her back.

The two views above is the beach of Santubong Village (known in Malay as Kampung Santubong). Kuching folks used to drive up to the beach during weekends or public holidays, simply to enjoy the beauty that nature has to offer and also to "de-stress"! It can be very refreshing indeed!!