Things to do in Kuching

No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Kuching

Sarawak Cultural Village

The Sarawak Cultural Village is located at the foot of Mount Santubong, covering an area of ​​17 acres. Although the cultural village is not large, it is like a living museum, allowing tourists to witness the diverse culture of Sarawak with their own eyes. The environment in the cultural village is quiet and the scenery is beautiful. The village has traditional longhouses and various styles of residences of Sarawak's seven major ethnic groups, including Ulu, Punan, Melanau, Iban, Bidayuh, Malay, and Chinese. Most of the buildings are built with saltwood, bamboo, rattan, and attap leaves. The original materials make it feel like a primitive village. In this "living museum", each house has ethnic artists wearing traditional costumes busy making handicrafts and explaining their lifestyles to tourists. There are often demonstrations of handicraft production and dance and music performances of various ethnic groups in the village. Visiting the Sarawak Cultural Village is a cultural journey, and you can deeply feel the rich cultural heritage of Sarawak. After visiting the cultural village, the fun is to sit in the theater and watch the dance performances of various ethnic groups. The program is rich and colorful and very popular. Each dance performance is actually a wonderful performance of ethnic costumes, which is not only a vivid portrayal of Sarawak civilization, but also brings tourists the message of harmonious coexistence of diverse ethnic groups.

No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Kuching

Bako National Park

Bako National Park is a historic national park in Sarawak, famous for its Sea Stack rock formations, pitcher plants, and wild monkey populations. The park features diverse landscapes, including cliffs, headlands, bays, and beaches. Shaped by millions of years of sea erosion, the park features a variety of landscapes, including cliffs, headlands, bays, and beaches. Rare animals such as gibbons, long-tailed macaques, and silvered langurs are the park's main attractions, and its dense primary tropical rainforests and mangroves make it rightfully one of the oldest rainforests in the world.

DBKU Cat Museum

DBKU Cat Museum is a cat-themed museum in Malaysia, located in Kuching, the capital of Sarawak, also known as the City of Cats. The museum's exhibits include all kinds of photos, paintings, stories, ornaments, and sculptures related to cats. DBKU Cat Museum is located on Bukit Siol, 60m above sea level, offering a panoramic view of Kuching. The museum houses 2,000 cat-related exhibits, artifacts, and statues from around the world. It features not only modern cartoon characters like Garfield, Doraemon, and Hello Kitty, but also displays of traditional Chinese cloth tigers. The museum also has a gallery dedicated to famous cat owners, including the great writer Victor Hugo, the angel of mercy Florence Nightingale, President Abraham Lincoln, and Thomas Edison, all of whom were cat lovers.

Kuching Waterfront

Kuching Waterfront is located on the south bank of the Sarawak River. During the day, you can look across the river at The Astana, Fort Margherita, and the Malay Kampong. It becomes very lively at night, with more than half the city's residents coming to the park to meet friends, watch performances, or simply enjoy the cool night breeze. At night, you can also take a local boat to travel between the two banks and experience different scenery and food along the river.

Borneo Cultures Museum

India Mosque Kuching

This is a very simple mosque sandwiched between two rows of shops. Most of the people who go to pray are Indians, and most of them are also spice shops opened by Indians. Entering from the front door, there is a narrow passage leading to the Indian Street (India Street) behind. ), in front of the mosque is the fish and vegetable market, and beyond the market is the Sarawak River.

Malaysia-China Friendship Park

The Malaysia-China Friendship Park was built to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China and the 600th anniversary of Zheng He's voyages to the Western Ocean. The entire project cost almost RM15 million. The park is divided into two parks, the Malaysian Park and the Chinese Park.

Damai Beach

Damai Beach is located near Sarawak Cultural Village, approx. 45 minutes from downtown Kuching, at the foot of Mount Santubong. It features lush tropical rainforests, bright sunshine, and vast sandy beaches. The sand is fine and soft, making it very comfortable to take a walk and enjoy the sea breeze.

Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK)

Cat Statue, Kuching, Sarawak.

CatMonument is located in Kuching, Malaysia. Kuching is also known as Cat City. The cat sculpture is located in the city center. It was built in the 1990s and is a landmark building in the city. It is suitable for tourists to take a walk and take pictures.