When you are visiting Sarawak and Borneo, it’s a must to experience Kuching tourism as Kuching is one of Malaysia’s major food and cultural destinations.
Branching out from Sarawak tourism, Kuching tourism presents you with thorough and memorable experiences with its rich culture. Here are some activities to include in your itinerary whilst in Kuching:
1. Feast at Chong Choon Café
Sarawak Laksa
The variety of food plays a major role in Sarawak tourism. One of the must-try dishes is the iconic Sarawak Laksa. Many foodies and food bloggers recommend Chong Choon Café as the place to have the famous dish. If you’re not in the mood for laksa, try the kopitiam’s roti bakar. Make sure to dip the kaya and butter filled toast into kopi-o (black coffee with sugar) for an added taste!
2. Explore Sarawak Cultural Village
Also known as the ‘Living Museum’, Sarawak’s cultures and traditions are showcased here. Arrive before 11:30am to catch an eye-opening cultural performance. Upon purchasing tickets (RM60 for adults; RM30 for children aged 6-12; free entry for children below 6), you will be handed a ‘passport’. Apart from a map and summarized info, there’s a page whereby you can collect stamps for each of the 7 ethnic houses you explore – Chinese Farm House, Malay’s Stilted House, Melanau Tall House, Penan Hut, Iban Longhouse, Bidayuh Longhouse, and the Orang Ulu Longhouse. The Sarawak Cultural Village is about 40 minutes away from Tune Hotel Waterfront Kuching. It’s a place you have to explore!
3. Watch Orangutans Eat
Orangutan Eating
Semenggoh Nature Reserve & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is a natural reserve which is home to some rare flora and fauna like kingfishers, pygmy squirrels, all of which you can observe on the wildlife tour. Semenggoh Nature Reserve & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is also famous for its Orangutan rehabilitation programme. You can even witness the feeding of semi-wild Orangutans at the feeding platform at 9:00am or 3:00pm. The fee to enter the natural reserve wouldn’t burn a hole in your pocket either at RM3 for adults and RM1.50 for children.
4. Embrace Nature at Bako National Park
Although it’s the oldest and smallest national park in Kuching, it’s reputable for its profound wildlife experiences. You can spot the wildlife like pangolins, mouse deers, wild boars, and Proboscis monkeys on the national park’s many trails. Before dusk and right after dawn are when the animals come out to play, so catch them at the right time to observe their amusing behaviors!
5. Explore the Caves
Immerse yourself in a breathtaking journey through the Wind and Fairy Caves. Although they are close to each other, they’re not the same on the inside. The Fairy Cave has a more ‘fairytale’ look to it as the green moss on the cave walls (coupled with sunlight) makes the cave look like a fantasy movie set! As for Wind Cave, you will see bats, swallows’ nests, and stalactites as you walk along the boardwalk. Wear a cap while exploring the caves if you don’t have much luck with animal droppings.
That’s it. That’s all you need in order to have experienced Kuching tourism. Remember to pack your outdoor gear, and we’ll see you there!