Kuching Off The Beaten Path

  Waterfall, Kubah National Park, Matang
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  • Waterfall, Kubah National Park, Matang
      Waterfall, Kubah National Park, Matang
    by WSH80
  • Picnic in Matang.
      Picnic in Matang.
    by Robdaz
  • Mt Santubong from the Santubong Bridge
      Mt Santubong from the Santubong Bridge
    by Robdaz
  • Cat Museum
      Cat Museum
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  • Cats in love
      Cats in love
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Matang Family Park and the Matang Widlife Center.
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Picnic in Matang.

Matang is place where my parent used to take us kids for family picnic among the lush cool topical mountain streams. It is about 40 mins from Kuching so you will need a car.

The Wildlife Center will also give you an opportunity to see Orang Utans and other local wildlife but for me it's the opportunty to get out of the city, see the country side and take a dip in the cold mountain stream which is the main draw.

With the heat and humidity in Kuching it is always great to take an enjoyable dip in the cold stream under the shady canopy of trees there This is one of the locals favourite thing to do on weekend so expect it to be quite crowded on weekend. If you can go during the weekdays.

Updated Jan 2, 2006

Phone: +++082 225012.

Website: www.forestry.sarawak.gov.my

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Kuching's Cat Museum
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Cat Museum

This is sure to delight all cat lovers. The only one of its kind in the world. It is filled with interesting information about cats.
Inside you will find cat statues,photos, stamps, posters, just everything that you can think of about cats.

Written Jul 17, 2005

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Orang Utans at Semenggok Rehabilitation Centre
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The Center is set up tp care for endangered species which have either been found injured in the forest, or have been kept as illegal pets. In addition to the famous Orand Utans , the centre also houses a number of different species including rescued hornbills, honey bears, gibbons and porcupines.

It is located about 40mins drive from the City.
The best time to visit is feeding time (approx. 8.30 to 9 am and 2.30 to 3 pm) . This will give you a good chance of seeing the semi-wild Orang Utans who live in the surrounding forest return to the feeding area.

Written Mar 16, 2005

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Mt Santubong Climb.
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Mt Santubong from the Santubong Bridge

Not exactly off the beaten track but not a lot of tourists do this as they spent most of their time in the resorts .

For a good work out you can climb through the rainforest to the summit of Mount Santubong. It's a 6 hours trek and can be very steep in places but will give you a fanstatic view of the surrounding arear at the top.

Written Mar 16, 2005

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The India Street Mall
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The street scene

Along India Street, which is designated as a pedestrian walkway, are a variety of shophouses trading colourful textiles, clothing, crockery and other essentials in a manner which has not changed much in the past decades. Bargaining is very much a way of life here.

Written May 5, 2003

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Nice waterfall
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Waterfall, Kubah National Park, Matang

The waterfall is located in Kubah National Park, Matang, Kuching. Scenic picnic spot too.

Written May 27, 2007

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Inside the museum
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Cats in love

For cat lovers everywhere

Written Jul 17, 2005

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