Best things to do in Kuching

Kuching's Absolute Essentials

Kuching features a blend of Brooke-era colonial architecture and indigenous Sarawakian culture. Historical landmarks include the 1879 Fort Margherita and the Sarawak State Museum, the oldest in Borneo. The city’s religious heritage is represented by the 19th-century Tua Pek Kong Temple and the gilded Kuching Mosque. Wildlife centers at Semenggoh and Matang focus on orangutan rehabilitation, while Bako National Park protects diverse ecosystems ranging from mangroves to peat swamp forests. The Sarawak Cultural Village offers a living history of the region's ethnic groups.

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Fort Margherita

Fort Margherita is an old fort constructed in 1879 by Charles Brooke, Rajah of Sarawak, situated in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.

The Astana

The Astana is a palace in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, on the north bank of the Sarawak River, opposite the Kuching Waterfront.

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Sarawak State Museum

The Sarawak State Museum is the oldest museum in Borneo. It was founded in 1888 and opened in 1891 in a purpose-built building in Kuching,…

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Kuching Waterfront

Nicknamed 'The People Place', this promenade is a perfect place for an afternoon stroll. It is around 1.3 kilometres long.

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Cat Museum

The Kuching Cat Museum is a cat museum in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. It was founded in 1993.

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Bako National Park

Bako National Park is a national park in Kuching District, Kuching Division, Sarawak, Malaysia.

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Sarawak Cultural Village

Experience the life and culture of Sarawak in this living museum! See the farming and music houses as well as handcrafts.

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Kuching Mosque

Also known as the Old Mosque, this temple will catch your eye with its gilded onion-shaped cupolas. It was built in 1968.

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Tua Pek Kong Temple

Dating back to the middle of the 19th century, this Chinese temple will impress you with its rich decorations and dragon sculptures.

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Sarawak Textile Museum

This museum houses a huge collection of textiles and clothing from the area of Sarawak. Its colonial building is a gem.

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Chinese History Museum

Chinese population has been living in the area of Sarawak. This museum explains their history, present and culture.

Medan Niaga Satok

A sprawling agricultural and wet market known for Sarawakian specialties like salted ikan terubok and wild midin ferns. The complex features dedicated sections for fresh produce, forest products, and local handicrafts, peaking in activity during the weekend market sessions.