Long San is a
Kenyah settlement in the
Marudi division of
Sarawak
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It lies approximately east-north-east of the state capital
Kuching
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This extensive village on the Baram river is the principal home of Kenyah culture (arts, crafts, music and dance) and has become increasingly popular as a tourist destination: the Long San Guesthouse provides accommodation for visitors. Access is either by boat or a 4½ hour drive from
Miri by 4WD vehicle along old logging roads.
If the Baram Dam hydroelectric project goes ahead, Long San will be one of the villages affected by the flooding of 389,000 hectares of jungle.
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Neighbouring settlements include:
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Long Akah north
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Long Tap northeast
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Long Selatong southeast
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Long Tebangan northeast
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Long Apu south
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Long Julan south
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Long Seniai northeast
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Long Anap south
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Long Palai south
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Long Daloh north
References
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Long San is in the
Telang Usan District, Miri Division.
Villages in Sarawak