Ultimate Kuching Travel Guide: Everything You Need for an Unforgettable Trip
Who hasn’t heard of the enchanting city of Kuching! After spending five delightful days there, I’m already planning my return. Now, let me share my travel guide from those amazing days with you.
**Attractions:**
1️⃣ **Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Building**
For some stunning photo spots, head over to:
📍George Cafe
2️⃣ **Borneo Museum**
The ticket price is 50RM, with a student discount available. In my opinion, the best spot for photos in the entire museum is this majestic pillar on the third floor—definitely worth seeking out.
📍Borneo Cultures Museum
3️⃣ **Kuching Waterfront**
In the evening, you can enjoy a scenic boat ride for 19RM, where the boatman will take you on a leisurely hour-long tour around the park. Alternatively, you can opt for a ferry ride, which costs 70RM.
📍Kuching Waterfront
4️⃣ **Internet-famous Cat Sculpture**
The location is marked in the picture. Start with the five charming cat sculptures, then stroll down to find the big white cat—it’s about a 15-minute walk.
📍Cat Sculpture
5️⃣ **Sarawak Cultural Village**
Admission for tourists is 95RM, and for Sarawak locals, it’s 30RM. This place is absolutely worth the ticket price, offering fantastic photo opportunities and breathtaking scenery.
📍Sarawak Cultural Village
**Restaurants:**
1️⃣ 📍**George Cafe**
They serve white noodles and laksa, but no red oil kolok mee. The taste is excellent, not too salty, and definitely worth a visit.
2️⃣ 📍**Atmosferah Restaurant 3**
This Indian restaurant offers great value for money and is open 24 hours. The environment is clean and hygienic, making it a must-visit.
3️⃣ 📍**Jemilah Kek Lapis**
After checking out several layer cake shops, this one is the priciest, but their cakes are generally less sweet. It depends on your preference, and you can even try a sample for free.
4️⃣ 📍**HongKong Pau Cafe**
I personally love buns, and their pandan bun is delicious. The rest of the menu, in my opinion, is average.
5️⃣ 📍**Fook Hai Dim Sum Tea House**
They offer both white and red oil kolok mee. Their red oil kolok mee is a bit on the sweeter side, but overall, the taste is quite enjoyable. If you’re staying nearby, it’s a safe choice.
6️⃣ 📍**Curry House**
This Indian restaurant serves dishes with more authentic flavors and better quality compared to the previous one. A definite recommendation!
7️⃣ 📍**Cat City Night Market**
I saw many locals dining here. It’s easy to find a seat in the morning, but by noon or evening, it gets pretty crowded. I recommend visiting in the morning for a more relaxed experience.
8️⃣ 📍**Nasi Lemak Bamboo Kuching**
The coconut chicken rice is decent, but nothing extraordinary. The price is a bit high for a street-side shop, so keep that in mind.
**Accommodation:**
I stayed at a hostel, but I wouldn’t recommend it. From check-in to check-out, everything is self-service, and there’s no management, which is a major issue. During my stay, a few European and American guests would play and make noise late into the night, and no one was there to manage the situation.
