Kuching is one of the most charming cities in Asia and the main gateway to Sarawak. Kuching is one of the most beautiful spots in the region due to its strategic location on the winding Sarawak River.You may also be surprised to find that Kuching is covered with cat statues, which is said to have been caused by poor communication during the colonial period when locals were asked for the city name and considered James Brook of Sarawak to be the first British prince Pointing at a cat. So they answer “kucing” (cat in Malay) and the rest is history. Whether this story is true or not, anyone who loves felines should make sure not to miss all the cat statues that decorate the city and the journey to the unique cat museum.

1. GO TO VISIT SARAWAK CULTURAL VILLAGE

From Kuching, only 35 minutes drive to Sarawak Cultural Village, where you can learn all about the different indigenous groups living in this part of Malaysia and learn Various local handicrafts and buildings. So you can rent the car from Kuching Car Rental. Here are live demos that will teach you ancient techniques such as weaving, bamboo carving and bead making, and you can visit this model village and see all the buildings.

2.GO FOR A WALK ALONG THE KUCHING WATERFRONT

The focal point of Kuching is the Sarawak River, which meanders through the historical center of the city. The Kuching Waterfront is a 900-meter-long waterfront boulevard with many historic buildings. These include the Plaza Tower, the Chinese History Museum and the Sarawak Steamship Building. On the sidewalks and landscaped gardens, there are snack stands and lounge areas. Opposite are the National Legislative Assembly Building and Raja Palace Astana, built in 1870. Make sure you cross the Darul Hana Bridge, Kuching’s own swing bridge. On the bridge, you can enjoy great views of Astana and the State Capitol. In the evening, you can watch the Darul Hana musical fountain and light show, which is performed daily at 8.30 and 9.30 in the evening. There will be other shows on Friday and Saturday at 10:30 pm. This controversial fountain cost taxpayers RM31 million!

3.ENJOY FOOD OF KUCHING

4.VISIT CULTURAL MUSEUM

Sarawak Cultural Village, located 22 miles (35 kilometers) from Kuching, is an award-winning museum of life on 17 acres. Visitors can learn about the nation’s ethnic groups and their members. Dress in traditional costumes, create music, engage in making beads, and perform other typical activities for visitors. Enjoy multicultural dance performances.

5.STEP INTO A LIMESTONE CAVE

Go visit the lovely limestone caves, head to the Wind Cave and Fairy Cave Nature Reserve of Bao’ao. The two caves are about 5 miles (8 kilometers) apart and a 30-minute drive from Kuching. The wind tunnels on both sides of the Sarawak River are always windy, with stalagmites, stalactites and thousands of bats. Take a flashlight. Fairy Cave (under construction until 2020, so please confirm before proceeding) has a stalagmite structure at the entrance, which looks like a Chinese deity, and green moss adds mysterious beauty. Rock climbers love the outer surface of the cave.

6.SHOP AT MAIN BAZAAR

Main Bazaar is actually a misleading name because it actually refers to the rows of traditional shops on Kuching Street.The shop’s house faces the water, and if you are looking for souvenirs or traditional handicrafts, this is a must go. You might find some items here, including beautiful beads and jewellery, as well as textiles showing the intricate weaving techniques of the indigenous groups here.

7.WETLAND WILDLIFE CRUISE

Board the ship and begin cruising through the rivers, streams, and mangroves of the Santuban Peninsula. First, you will take a boat tour of the estuary of the Santubang River, where you will regularly see dolphins on the Irrawaddy. From there you can explore the rivers and estuaries of the mangroves. Look for wildlife, including proboscis monkeys. These strange monkey groups are often seen in the waters of mangroves. When the lights disappear, your boatman is looking for fireflies and crocodiles. Crocodiles are sometimes seen on the muddy river bank. When the flashlight shines on the water, you usually see bright crocodile eyes. Fireflies gather along certain areas of the river. Before returning to the boathouse and back to Kuching, watch the fireflies illuminate the mangrove branches.

8.CROSS THE SARAWAK RIVER

The Sarawak River separates the centre of Kuching from the rest of the city, and people have been walking back and forth for decades. Today, the state is still a form of transportation called Penambang and is retained as a tourist attraction. For just 50 cents (RM1 after 7pm), you can travel from the Kuching Waterfront to Kampong Gesik and explore the Petra Jaya area. Kampung Gersik is located in Sarawak’s famous sandwich cake shop, and is close to other tourist attractions such as Fort Margarita. If you can take someone to take you to a specific area of Kuching, you can use Penambang to reach Kampung Gersik, then kill two birds with one stone, and then let him or her meet you there. On the waterfront, you can also enjoy a cruise ship or donut boat.

9.DELIGHT IN THE RAINFOREST WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL

Kuching is busy with the annual Rainforest World Music Festival held every summer in Sarawak Cultural Village. Artists from around the world and indigenous musicians from Borneo commemorate a wide range of world music by holding seminars and concerts. Find artwork and handicraft displays and find interesting food vendors.

10.VISIT BAKO NATIONAL PARK

Bako National Park is famous for Sarawak’s oldest national park, covering about 3,000 hectares. However, in terms of its area, this actually makes it one of the smallest parks in Borneo, which means that a day trip from Kuching is easy to visit and you can still see many in a short period of time park. Located on the Sarawak and Baco rivers, the park has seven impressive ecosystems within its borders, including towering cliffs and mangroves. You will also find chunky grasslands here with animals everywhere, including proboscis monkeys, macaques and bearded pigs.

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