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Kuching ( / ˈkuːtʃɪŋ / ), officially the City of Kuching, [6] is the capital and the most populous city in the state of Sarawak in Malaysia. [7] It is also the capital of Kuching Division. The city is on the Sarawak River at the southwest tip of Sarawak on the island of Borneo and covers an area of 431 km 2 (166 sq mi) with a population ...
Kuching, officially the City of Kuching, is the capital and the most populous city in the state of Sarawak in Malaysia. It is also the capital of Kuching Division. The city is on the Sarawak River at the southwest tip of Sarawak on the island of Borneo and covers an area of 431 km2 (166 sq mi) with a population about 165,642 in the Kuching North administrative region and 159,490 in the Kuching ...
May 15, 2024 · The Municipal Council building in Kuching, Malaysia. Kuching, city, capital and chief port of Sarawak, East Malaysia, on northwestern Borneo. The city was founded in 1839 by James (later Sir James) Brooke, who also founded the Brooke Raj and became ruler of Sarawak. He built the city’s first European-style house on the jungled southern bank ...
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Kuching riverfront at dusk. Once the capital of the White Rajahs of Sarawak, it has a population of some 570,000 (2016). It's safe and relatively clean. The name of the city, Kuching, is thought to be derived from the Malay word kucing, meaning cat. Many of the locals refer to Kuching as the "Cat City" but it more likely comes from the Chinese ...
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Once the capital of the White Rajahs of Sarawak, now with a population of some 600,000, Kuching is small enough to walk around but interesting enough to keep you there for several days, and a good base for exploring Sarawak. It's safe and relatively clean. The name of the city, Kuching, is thought to derive from the Malay word kucing, meaning cat. ...
Kuching is a very multicultural place, and most locals speak at least Malayand their ethnic tongue, with quite a number able to speak a decent level of English as well. This is due to the fact all Kuchingnites take English as a second or third language. The ability to speak either Malay, English or Mandarin is usually enough for someone in Kuching ...
As Kuching is in Sarawak, which retains control of its own immigration procedures, some additional complications apply and an ordinary Malaysian visa may not suffice. Most visitors, though, can get visas on arrival at Kuching International Airport. See Sarawakfor details.
By bus
The old bus company 'Chin Lian Long' has been taken over by City Public Link . You wouldn't miss it because it is bright green and you notice it frequently plying around Kuching city. The old rickety stage buses has been wiped out by the government in 2009. With these new buses, traveling around Kuching city has become more comfortable now. Perhaps, the only downside would be the waiting time for a bus. Frequency is about 30 mins and the fare ranges from RM1.80 to RM2.30 depends on the number...
By shuttle van
Yellow roofed kereta sewa or shuttle vans fill the void left by stage bus operators, offering somewhat more frequent trips throughout Kuching to as far as Tebedu and Bau. Each shuttle van has their own commuting routes so watch out the routes by reading the destination on the body of the van. Minimum fare for each trip is RM1 and increases with respect to distance. Fares also differ from one shuttle van to another plying the same route by commuting frequency, peak and off-peak periods and pas...
By Taxi
Taxis are somewhat reasonable in Kuching. Although taxis are metered, the drivers seldom use it and sometimes will slightly overcharge. They may also hidethe meter behind a rudimentary cover and claim to have no meter. The Red/Yellow taxis are budget cabs at lower prices, while the Blue taxis are 'executive' level and are more expensive. Take your time an appraise the honesty of the driver before proceeding. A reasonable taxi fare from Kuching city centre to Santubong/Damai (45 km/50 mins) is...
Kuching is a heaven for tourists. It is one of the main tourist destinations in Sarawak. In Kuching, you can enjoy various sightseeing activities. Among them are visiting museums, sightseeing of Kuching city and sightseeing for nature lovers. Kuching is quite the sunset spot, often regarded as "one of the most memorable". Take your shots, and enjoy...
Kuching is a great home-base for jungle trekking and exploring Borneo. 1. Bidayuh Longhouse Adventure . Located at Annah Rais village near to Borneo Highland Resort. They offer overnight packages for you to experience the traditional Bidayuh longhouse communal life. You get to try out all sort of local dishes, home-brewed rice wine, and also lots o...
There's some interesting shopping in Kuching. For a wide selection of tribal handicrafts and touristy gewgaws, head down to the aptly named Main Bazaarstreet on the Kuching waterfront. It's worth going inside for a look, as many shops have larger and more authentic collections hidden away upstairs or in a back room. Note that, in this mostly Christ...
Eating out is the major pastime, with a huge variety of eateries and food available. Most places are pretty cheap with excellent service but the more "local", the less English spoken. Be sure to sample some Sarawak laksa, but beware - it's considered a breakfast dish here and the popular places sell out fast. For the local Chinese, kolo mee, a nood...
Try the Sarawak coffee - it is delicious and can be found in any local 'Kopi-tiam' (coffee shop). Also, try a drink called "White Lady". It usually consists of evaporated milk and a syrup base with fruit and a slice of lemon within. The colors vary from yellow to pink. The local favourite of "White Lady" is made by Ah Meng's stall at Hui Sing Hawke...
Budget
1. Beds Guesthouse, 229 Jalan Padungan (About 150m down the road from the big white cat statue), ☎ +60 82 424 229, [x]. A very clean guesthouse, with dormitories and private rooms available. This place has an excellent reputation on TripAdvisor, and rightfully so; it has a really relaxed, easy-going feel to it. the staff are extremely friendly, and the common areas are ideal for meeting other travellers. Facilities available include laundry, bar / kitchen, Xbox 360 in common area, and a Wifi...
Mid-range
1. Lot 10 Boutique Hotel Lot 10, Jalan Ban Hock/Jalan Central Timur,93100 Kuching, Sarawak,Malaysia . ☎ +60 82 232 228. Located is at the Kuching City Center. 3 star business class hotel and 68 rooms. Daily room rate starts RM125 nett, inclusive buffet breakfast for 2. Hotel offers reasonable fares by private car/van to Kuching airport as well as to Kuching's shopping malls ('The Spring' and 'Plaza Merdeka'). Can organise trips to Semenggoh and other tourist spots. 1. Basaga Holiday Residence...
Splurge
1. 360 Hotel. Hock Lee Centre, Hotel Tower, Jl. Datuk Aband Abdul Rahim. ☎ +60 82 484888, . Located beside Hock Lee Shopping Centre. 1. Four Points Hotel by Sheraton, Jl. Lapangan Terbang Baru. (5 min from Kuching International Airport), ☎ +60 82 280888, . A brand new 4 star business class hotel. 1. Grand Margerita Hotel, Jl. Tunku Abdul Rahman. ☎ +60 82 423111, . Formerly a Holiday Inn Kuching. Visitors can gain access to the Sarawak Plaza, a shopping complex situated adjacent to it. Conveni...
Kuching atau Bandar Raya Kuching merupakan, Ibu negeri dan bandaraya terbesar Sarawak yang terletak di Malaysia Timur. Ia juga merupakan pusat pemerintahan bagi Bahagian Kuching dan memerlukan 2 jam penerbangan dari Kuala Lumpur sahaja. Bandar ini terletak di Sungai Sarawak di hujung barat daya negeri Sarawak di pulau Borneo yang meliputi kawasan seluas 431 kilometer persegi (166 bt2) dengan ...
