Golden Beach, Trombol — Attraction in Borneo

Trombol Beach (Also known as Golden Beach), located about half an hour’s drive from Kuching, is a destination so quaint yet so unknown to many.

For photographers and models, this seemingly endless stretch of a beach is heaven. With a backdrop of small islands (Satang Island included), Trombol Beach portrays a somewhat post-apocalyptic scenery. Desert-like vastness with entire uprooted trees strewn over the dry sand, abandoned wrecked boats rusting away, debris lining along the 10km coastline; it is eerily picturesque.

Michelle and I had the entire Trombol beach to ourselves. There was just nobody around!

Getting there 🗺 -search 'Golden Beach' in Waze (the entrace is closed already, so we found the way locals access the beach) -search for the telecommunications tower, which is marked in the posted map. Ask locals around, they are really friendly and they gave us the directions to Trombol beach -park your car at the tower, and walk through the forest for about 5 minutes. You will magically appear in Trombol Beach

Tip: I suggest wearing long pants and insect repellant, as the walk through the forest is swarming with mosquitoes. When you enter the beach, there is a likelihood of getting bitten...

This is supposed to be a golden beach. Well the only thing that glitters in the sun is not gold but tons of plastic bottles and rubbish lying around . The beach is a tragic example how the locals treat their beautiful environment. The entrance fee is 5 ringits and there are practically no facilities except a few falling apart tables and quad...

The beach probably has one of Kuching’s longest and widest coastline. With a backdrop of small islands and Santubong, Trombol beach portrays a somewhat post-apocalyptic scenery. Sblm masuk tu, ada RELA yg jaga and ada satu tabung utk development Pantai Trombol for a better facilities;...