⛰️ Mount Singai: A Backpacker’s Guide to Kuching’s Sacred Summit!

#kuchingitinerary Why This Hike is UNIQUE: ✅ Spiritual journey – Home to Borneo’s Catholic retreat center ✝️ ✅ Jungle stairway – 1,200+ concrete steps to the top 🪜 ✅ Panoramic views – See Santubong & the South China Sea 🌊 ✅ Cooler climate – 700m elevation beats city heat ❄️ My Pro Tips (From 5 Ascents): ⏰ Start by 6AM – Avoid midday sun on the exposed summit 💧 3L water minimum – No shops past the base 📿 Visit the grotto – Hidden Virgin Mary shrine at Station 5 📸 Drone-friendly – Stunning aerial shots of the stairway Trail Breakdown: 1️⃣ Base to Station 5 (1.5hrs) – Steady climb through rainforest 2️⃣ “Sky Ladder” section – Near-vertical final 200 steps 😰 3️⃣ Summit Cross – 360° views worth every drop of sweat 4️⃣ Retreat Center – Free coffee for hikers! ☕ How to Get There: 📍 Trailhead: Singai New Township (45mins from Kuching) 🚗 Grab/Taxi: ~RM70 each way (arrange pickup) 🚌 Bus: K7 to Bau (RM6), then RM15 taxi Entry Fee: FREE (donation box at summit) Time Needed: 4-6 hours roundtrip Perfect For: Active souls & spiritual seekers Pro Tip: Time your descent for 5PM when the bells ring across the valley 🔔 #summitvibes – Tag your victory cross selfies! 📸 P.S. The hidden “Echo Point” at Station 3 – shout and wait for the reply! 🗣️