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Friendly locals, historical and great city & river walk.
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You haven't seen Malaysia if you don't visit Kuching as well
Katiesim Says: Go only if you like reading or like to find out more about Sarawak. Besides the large quantity of books and information about Sarawak, there are nothing special to me, except you may find a bit fun if you go in the evening where a lot of family will sit by the lake and feed...
Katiesim Says: A place where cat lovers must go. There are so many different kind of cats' picture and model inside, even cartoon! But prepare to pay for your camera fee and video Fee. Anyway, is not expensive, cost only RM3 for camera and RM5 for video. Furthermore, entrance is free....
Not to miss the Sarawak Cultural Village
lilysuzlini Says: As for us we get a tour guide to take us around and the rate is reasonable, RM250 for the whole day trip and it is sufficient to go most of the interesting places. We went to a few places like crocodile farm, See the Orang Utan and Cultural Village. Admission Fees: Adults...
vayastra Says: Kuching or Cat City named because previously this city was full of cats. Dunno where they were come from.In this unique museum you will see variety of cats, including the ones that cartoon or characters like : cat woman, hello kity, felix the cat etc.I have no idea why this...
vayastra Says: This living museum depicts the heritage of the major racial groups in Sarawak and conveniently portrays the respective lifestyle amidst 14 acres of equatorial vegetation.Here, it is possible to see Sarawak's ethnic diversity at a glance. The handicraft is both bewildering...
hhalosg Says: Entrance fee is RM40 if u buy through the travel agents, if get the ticket at the ticket counter, will be charged RM45. Will be given a green colour passport, a stamp will be given when u visit to each longhouse in the village, remember to chop your "passport"!!!
hhalosg Says: Completed in 1879, Fort Margherita commands a breathtaking and strategic position along the Sarawak River, with a location chosen to overlook the long stretch of river approaching Kuching. Named after the second Rajah, Charles Brooke's wife, the Ranee Margaret, it was built...
Stay Overnight at any Longhouse
sklc Says: You have to admit that the real adventure begins when you trek into the interior, seek out a village and stay overnight with the local tribe. The villagers in Seri Aman, Sarawak are mainly Ibans and Lun Bawangs while in other parts of Sarawak, such as the Bario, you'll...
Robdaz Says: The Fort was completed in 1879 was named after the second Rajah's wife, the Ranee Margaret. It is now the Sarawak Police Museum and many of its old cannons, cannon balls, guns, pistols, swords and other vestiges of its military are still on display. Because of it's location,...
Robdaz Says: If you are in Kuching over the weekend , make sure you go on Saturday evening or wake up early on Sunday morning and head to the weekend market. It's located at Satok . You will find all types of stores selling a wide variety of foods, fruits , plants , handicrafts,...
Saddad: Don't miss the fresh seafood
lilysuzlini Says: There are not many restaurants in Kuching that serve local food that is nice so make ways to this restaurants for its steam boat and seafood. Seafood............. choose your kind and tell them how you want it to be served.
Golden Restaurant: Chinese Food
sklc Says: Delicious seafood fresh from the Sarawak river and South China Sea. Oyster omelette - thin crust and blown up to the size of a Chinese wok! Delicous picks of oysters within the golden puff.Notice the green stuff next to the omelette? That's wild fern, a popular dish in...
Hilton Waterfront Cafe: Best Thai food
kyoub Says: We lucked into getting a great Thai meal at the Hilton while we were there in Kuching.They have a different food promotion every month and that month happened to be Thai.It was a huge buffet and there were so many desserts I could not believe my eyes
Sarawak Laksa, you can't missed it!
Robdaz Says: This is the locals favourite dish for breakfast and everyone as their own personal favourite store. My current favourite at the moment is Foody Goody Cafe at Stutong, The shop at Ban Hock Rd ( next to the continental Hotel) and Golden Arch (3.5 mile). Sarawak Laksa is a...
Robdaz Says: There are a number of factory shops along this strech of the road but the one I usually go to belong to the Wong family which is the second shop to your left as you head out of Kuching along 4 1/2 Mile toward Serian. The shop has a yellow signage , unfortunately I can't...
Robdaz Says: Like all growing cities their is increasing incidents of petty crimes in Kuching. It is wise to exercise caution by not wearing valuables and avoid dark alleys at night.When you are walking around Kuching, watch up for pickpockets in crowded areas and also be very careful...
Matang Family Park and the Matang Widlife Center.
Robdaz Says: 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...
kyoub Says: 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.
Robdaz Says: This is one of the streets in Kuching which name is based on the tradesmen that used to do their business there. The other is Goldsmiths St and other I can't quite recall.I remember this street as being very narrow with few chinese located temples along it. Near this temples...
Robdaz Says: Padungan Road on the other side of town is designated as Kuching Chinatown, although it doesn't make any sense to me as the whole of Kuching South or most Sarawak cities are predominately where the chinese population then to lived. So you wouldn't noticed any differences...
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Kuching - The Unique "Cat City" - That is the famous Kuching cat statue and the gateway behind is actually the entrance to the famous Padungan Street
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Q: Vanakam. I've secured accommodation in Damai Puri Resort for the Rainforest World Music Festival, on 9, 10 & 11 July 2010 ...
A: I would wander around Kuching, enough to keep you busy there for that amount of time. chinese museum, shops, riverside walk, museum, lookout, take the sampan across the...
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Welcome/Selamat Datai to Kuching,the Cat City.
Kuching , sound liked the Malay pronounciation for Cat which is the adopted symbol of the City. As you walk the city you will see many cat statutes located around the city reminding you where you are....
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What cat lover could not like Kuching . The word means cat in the Malay language. There are statues of cats all over the city.
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School Holiday Break in Kuching Sarawak
I've got some interesting experiences in Kuching. I'd love to share with you the 4 tips I've written, the 14 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created.
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I think Kuching is fantastic city. A multiracial society just like any towns in Malaysia. But what fascinate me most about the Town is the Kuching river, the fantastic history collection of...
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Kuching ("Cat City") is a medium-sized town on Eastern Island of Borneo, in the State Sarawak. Kuching weather is warm all-year round with tropical climate temperatures of about 25-30 degrees celsius....
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