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Welcome to Borneo, Sarawak, Malaysia. Welcome to Kuching, officially also known as the City of Kuching (Cat). Kuching is the capital of Sarawak, situated on the Sarawak River at the southwest tip of the island of Borneo. No other city in Malaysia has such a romantic and unlikely history, nor displays its charms with such an easy grace. Kuching is a major food destination for tourists and the main gateway for travellers visiting Sarawak and Borneo.
Kuching is very attractive. Most tourists go to Sarawak just to explore Kuching. It has many tourist attractions offered to locals as well as visitors. If you want to get up close and understand more about the multi cultures in Kuching, the best thing to do is to go visit the Churches, Temples and Mosques around the city. There are two main Churches in Kuching which is the St Joseph’s Church (Catholic) and St Thomas Church (Anglican) where both are located near the main town. One of the famous temples in Kuching is the Tua Pek Kong Temple. This temple is the oldest Chinese temple in Kuching and is easily access almost anywhere in Kuching. As for the Muslims mosque, there are two main mosques in Kuching, namely the Kuching City mosque and Masjid Jamek.
The narrow, bustling streets are crammed with shops selling all manner of goods, from the mundane to the exotic. There are ornate Chinese temples, many fine examples of colonial-style architecture, a beautiful waterfront and a number of interesting museums, including the historic Sarawak Museum. From the river you will see picturesque Malay villages, a golden-domed mosque, a Victorian fort, a whole street of 19th century Chinese shop houses and an imposing wooden-roofed palace, all set against a background of distant mountains.
Sarawak is a unique and enjoyable tourism destination, and Kuching is the ideal base from which to go exploring. For all of you adventurous one, Kuching offer a lot of activities that bring you a step closer to the nature. The nearby national parks include the famous Bako & Kubah National Park, home of the rare proboscis monkey, Gunung Gading National Park at Lundu , where giant rafflesia flowers bloom, Kuching Wetlands, which protects a fascinating mangrove ecosystem, Kubah, with its rare palms and orchids, and Semenggoh and Matang Wildlife Centres with their resident orangutans. Literally hundreds of Iban and Bidayuh longhouses are within easy travelling distance. Damai, on the nearby Santubong Peninsula is Sarawak’s main resort area, and many travel agents offer “two-centre” packages allowing you to explore Kuching, go on a longhouse trip, visit Bako and the rainforest and then relax on the beach after the rigours of jungle trekking.
Other attractions in and around Kuching are the Semenggoh Widlife Centre, Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF), Sarawak State Assembly Building (DUN Sarawak), The Astana, Fort Margherita, Kuching Cat Museum, Sarawak State Museum. Further away from Kuching approximately 50 minutes’ drive from Kuching, you can shop for products from Indonesia which located at the border of Sarawak and Indonesia which is known as Serikin, Bau. Serikin opened only on weekends. There are more activities that have to be done or else your visit to Kuching is incomplete. They are Longhouse Adventure, Kuching Kayaking, visit to Borneo Highlands, fish feeding and more.
A tour or a travel is never complete if you have not tasted their local delicacies. Thus, remember to have a taste of all the popular Kuching’s food. They are Sarawak Laksa, Kolok Mee, Mee Sapi, Manok Pansoh, Nasik Aruk, just to name a few. If you are looking for accommodation, not to worry as Kuching is not letting you down. There is a various excellent range of accommodation, from luxury via boutique to budget, good restaurants, and nightlife to suit most tastes and pockets.
There are a number of stories as to how this Kucing in Malay (Cat) name came about, but it is unlikely that it has anything to do with cats. The two more likely explanations are that it derives from the Chinese word kochin, meaning “harbour,” or that it is named after the mata kuching or “cat’s eye” fruit, a close relative of the lychee that grows widely here.
The only way to reach Kuching from elsewhere other than Borneo Island by flight. To go around in Kuching, you can rent a car, take a bus or hail a taxi. It is impossible to really enjoy Kuching from the air conditioned comfort of a tour bus. To make the most of your visit you must put on your walking shoes, take to the streets and drive around by renting your car rental from us, or having the luxury of having private chauffer at a provided affordable rate. Car Rent and Self-Drive, Chauffeur or Tour service, Fleetdrive is here to serve.