In the past, local legend recounts of two beautiful mythical sisters. Princess Santubong and Princess Sejinjang, from a magnificent and idyllic mystical kingdom callc Kayangan. The princesses were sent to earth to restore peace between the neighbouring villages of Pasir Kuning and Pasir Putih, with a strict condition - they must never quarrel with each other. As decreed by the mighty Kayangan King,

Puteri or Princess Santubong, an expert weaver, was to rule over Pasir Kuning and Princess Sejinjang. a skilled rice thresher, was to rule over Pasir Putih.

Princess Santubong’s intricately woven fabrics were an instant success and Princess Sejinjang’s paddy fields were greatly thriving. Both villages soon became famously prosperous.

The beauty and talent of both Princesses made them much sought after by handsome suitors from all over.

Because of him, they had an awful quarrel and exchanged blows. Scjinjang swung her thresher, which hit Santubong’s cheek. As she fell on her back. Princess Santubong threw her weaver at Princess Sejinjang, hitting her directly in the head. Putting an end to the ghastly fight, the great Kayangan King cursed both sisters into mountains. It is said that Mount Santubong resembles a woman lying on her back. The deep crevice at the peak is where the Princess received the blow to the cheek from her sister’s thresher.

Located about 35 kilometres north of the state capital Kuching, both mountains, Sanluhong and Sejinjang, are blessed with