Kuching Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
state capital of Sarawak, Malaysia
About Kuching
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 wordkucing, meaningcat. Many of the locals refer to Kuching as the "Cat City" but it more likely comes from the Chinese word for port ("cochin") coupled with the Malay namemata kucing(cat's-eye) for thelonganfruit, a popular trade item. The people of Kuching take pride in being the cleanest city in Malaysia and their diverse cultures, so be prepared for a totally different experience from that of West Malaysia. Sarawak was a part of the Sultanate of Brunei 200 years ago, but as a reward for help in putting down a rebellion, it was ceded to the British adventurer James Brooke, who ruled it as his p
Top Attractions in Kuching
Explore the best things to see and do in Kuching:
- ★71st Skin Slavery Tattoo Studio
- ★Bidayuh Longhouse Adventure
- ★Bumbu Cooking Class
- ★Gunung Gading National Park
- ★Jong's Crocodile Farm
- ★Kampung Budaya Sarawak
- ★Kuching Caving
- ★Kuching City Mosque
Where to Eat in Kuching
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Alfresco
- 🍴Authentic Hock King Chicken Rice
- 🍴Bismillah Cafe
- 🍴Bla Bla Bla
- 🍴Chong Choon Cafe
- 🍴Choon Hui Cafe
Where to Stay in Kuching
- 🏨ARIVA Gateway Kuching
- 🏨Basaga Holiday Residences
- 🏨Bidayuh Traditional Chalet and homestay
- 🏨Citadines Uplands Kuching
- 🏨Damai Beach Resort
- 🏨Damai Puri Resort∧Spa
Kuching Travel Guide Sections
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