Kuching Guide
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Sights and Attractions in Kuching
Kuching is the captal of Sarawak in Malaysian Borneo. Kuching is regarded as one of the most pleasant cities in Asia. Kuching's attractions include the waterfront, with its impressive buildings, such as the Square Tower, the Courtehouse, the Clock Tower, Kuching's Sarawak Museum, the Sarawak Islamic Musem, its Chinatown, Fort Margherita, and the new state mosque in Petra Jaya. Kuching is also the gateway to several wildife and cultural attractions, such as the Semenggoh Orang Utan Sanctuary, Lundu with its villages and beaches, Gunung Gading National Park and the Damai peninsular with its beaches.
Hotels and Accommodation
The is a good selection of hotels and resorts to choose from for the business and leisure traveller in Kuching as well as the nearby area. There are also several guesthouses and backpackers for the budget traveller.
Kuching Restaurants
There is a good selection of restaurants serving local and international food. Prices at local restaurants and eateries are usually good value and particular local dishes, which often include a variety of seafood, meat or vegetable dishes are tasty. In and around Kuching some top restaurants can be found. Kuching is a good place to eat seafood.
Sports
Kuching and its surroundings offer good opportunities to play golf, go diving, walking or jungle trekking, and biking.
Getting to Kuching
Kuching's international airport is just outside the town. Kuching is served by regular flights from other destinations in Malaysia as well as from nearby countries. Taxis can be hired from the airport. Some hotels can also offer a pickup service. There may be public transport at certain times of the day.
Best time to travel
Best time to travel to Kuching is usually during the dry season.
Maps
A map of Kuching may be obtained from the tourist promotion boards, local tourist offices or from book stores focusing on travel guides.