Trying to get around the city with lack of directional signboards? Use the 'Waze' navigation app with the built-in Foursquare search tab, you can get from A to B probably much better than some locals!
If you are coming in from outside Sarawak (even if you have entered Malaysia via Sabah or West Malaysia), then get your passports ready because you will go through Immigrations again!
A purpose-built regional bus terminal for Kuching, a stone's throw away from the Kuching International Airport. Add in a mall, and you have a shopping and dining experience while waiting for the bus!
The Kuching-Tanjung Manis-Sarikei-Sibu express boat service begins here. It takes 4h 45m (depending on tide) and you pay maximum RM45 one-way on board. Tip? Bahagia No. 8, air-con upper deck.
Not many people (even locals) know the fact that this 6-metre / 20-foot obelisk is actually THE Kilometre Zero / Zero Mile marker stone for all roads in Sarawak!
The peoples' place! Stroll down history lane and see street performances and handicrafts. Try out the 'penambang' commuter boats or take the River Cruise to enjoy the scenic view of the Sarawak River.
Formerly known as Padang Sentral, this field has been a venue for public events since the Brooke era. Don't forget to take a pic with the almost 200-year-old tree in front of Merdeka Palace!
A trip to Kuching is never complete without taking a photo of yourself in front of this monument.
A favorite photogenic stopover. During festive seasons, it is donned in costumes. Don't forget to give it a high-five!
Formerly Kling Street, renamed in 1928 to acknowledge the established Indian merchants; closed to traffic and converted into a pedestrian mall in 1992. Nice place to get the basic goods and services.
Kuching literally means 'cat' in the Malay language. Learn the history of cats and its relation to humanity, and see cat memorabilia contributed by feline fanatics all around the world, right here.
A one-stop for all your meal ingredient shopping. The market complex is extended to the parking lot to accommodate the 'Sunday Market'. Don't leave the place without your 'ikan terubok'!
This place is great for those who are into macro photography (and flowers, duh!). Free admission. Open everyday except Mondays.
Absorb the 360-degree view of the city skyline from its umbrella-roofed tower vista point, and the 360-degree view of outer space at the in-house Sultan Iskandar Planetarium!
Built in commemoration of 30 years of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations, this park is great for Tai Chi in the mornings, jogging in the evenings, fish-feeding and well-wishing anytime in between.
From small meetings to large conventions, from birthday parties to musical concerts, this place can be the best venue Kuching can offer. Or you can just stop by and take some pictures.
The Living Museum! If you're on a short trip and need to see the whole of Sarawak, then this venue should be on your 'must-see' lists. Also home of the Rainforest World Music Festival.
See semi-wild orang-utans, from infants to adolescents to adults, enjoying life in a secure natural habitat. Best visited during feeding times 9am-10am, 3pm-3.30pm.
The only crocodile breeding farm in the country. Croc feeding times: 11am & 3pm. Other animal species also available for show when the crocs are sleeping or not paying attention to you.
A boon for nature lovers. Just stick to the marked trails and you'll be fine. Despite the temptation, don't swim in the sea. If jellyfishes or stingrays don't scare you, think saltwater crocodiles.
On a coastal peninsula at elevation 810m, this legendary summit is the highest spot within the city limits. Jungle trekking is available here and a cable car service is planned in the near future.
Situated in a fishing village, this is the starting point for fishing enthusiasts for a night out in the open sea. Also the first place to get fresh fish, straight from the fishermen docks!
