Serikin, Kuching

Last Updated: 05 November 2016
Serikin, Kuching

Serikin is Sarawak border village, about 1.5 hours (50 km) driving from Kuching City, in Bau District. This village is bordering Sarawak / Kalimantan Barat, Indonesia border.

Further driving for 6 hours will reach Pontianak, the capital of Kalimantan Barat (KALBAR). Majority of villager are Bidayuh. There are 2 entrances to reach Serikin, if you are from Kuching city, you may use Penrissen  / Bau Road or Batu Kawa / Bau Road or if you from Petra Jaya area, you may use Matang / Malihah / Bau Road. The signage is well erected and the road is tar sealed. Make sure you went to toilet & your tummy is full before depart from Kuching. There's no good toilet / restaurant stop for the 1hr 45min drive to this Pasar Serikin. Serikin Market is only available during the weekends (Saturday & Sunday). Mostly the traders come from Pontianak, Singkawang, Sambas and other villages bordering Serikin village. The source of goods sold may origin as far as Bandung and Jakarta and even Surabaya. You better bring an umbrella or maybe a fan because the weather is totally hot there and the weather will be really warm after 0916am. Bring lots of water and umbrella. Some people say, they sell cheap batik Sarawak here but all I see is Batik from Bali. You will regret if you don't buy Batik Sarawak here. It is far cheaper than in Kuching.  Serikin also the best place to bargain for Tikar Sarawak, prices are way more cheaper than those in Kuching (depend on your bargaining skill). Other than the above, don't expect great quality for the bags, t-shirts and shoes sold here. Always bargain for the items.

Junction to Serikin:

Soon after you turn right to Serikin, you will see this cave at the left side of the road. The statue of Buddha is inside the cave. Along the Bau hills and mountains is famous for its limestone cave formation and this cave is also one of it.
Buddha Temple
Buddha Temple
Inside the Temple
Buddha Temple

Serikin Bazaar:

Serikin Bazaar: view at an early morning
Serikin Bazaar: view of the bazaar before 930 am
Serikin Bazaar: view during mid-day
Serikin Bazaar during mid-day
The stalls selling the wearing apparel, handbag and glasses.
The outlet selling flexible sleeping mats.
The Songket for Malay traditional Baju Melayu.
The copper utensils for household used.
The crystals utensil for household used and the demand a bit higher during Eid-El Fitr and other festivals.
Another stalls selling Songket.
One of the shops selling women clothings.
Sarawak Mats made from rattan or bamboo or woods skin.
Sarawak Mats made from rattan or bamboo or woods skin
The different motives and sizes of the Sarawak Mats
One of the outlets selling Sarawak mats
Local handicraft at Serikin Bazaar
Local handicraft
Musical instruments like guitar at Serikin Bazaar
Shoes and sandal at Serikin
Helmets at Serikin Bazaar
Bags at Serikin Bazaar
Women Handbags Serikin Bazaar
Jungle produce by the traders at Serikin Bazaar
Serikin Bazaar with its 1001 items on sale