Kuching is one of the cities in Malaysia that is very well known for its many attractions and cultural diversities. Isn’t that cat-astic?It is definitely purr-fect for domestic travel after a long lockdown. All our paw-sitivity makes this special getaway a paw-sibility.

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Kuching is a part of Borneo Island towards the northwest and home to the magnificent Mount Santubong. There are up to 26 ethnic groups in Kuching including Iban, Bidayuh, Dayak, Melanau and Orang Ulu, thus, making it one of the most culturally diverse, together with its neighbouring state, Sabah.

Kuching is unfortunately not part of the Malaysian Peninsular, but East Malaysia. Therefore, anyone from the Peninsular would need to take a flight to the city. However, due to it being one of the famous destinations among Malaysians, there is always an available flight to depart to the city of Kuching.

Kuching’s primary airport is the Kuching International Airport that receives both domestic and international flights. The Kuching International Airport is less than 10 km away from the city, and travellers can opt for various types of public transportation to take them to the city once they land. Some of the major airlines that operate in Kuching International Airport are Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia, Firefly, Malindo Air, Scoot, Royal Brunei Airlines and many more.

Kuching has many places to be explored and each one of them is unique in its own way. Regardless if you are a solo traveller or if you are travelling with family members, Kuching has everything for you to enjoy. Here are the top three places you can visit in the capital of Sarawak Bumi Kenyalang.

The Sarawak Cultural Village is only a 35-minute drive outside of Kuching and the best attraction to start your holiday. Why? This is where you can learn more about Sarawak and its culture. This 17 acres of land is an award-winning Living Museum that can take your breath away with their ‘Experience Sarawak in Half-A-Day’ experience.

They showcase replica buildings of every major ethnic group in Sarawak such as Bidayuh, Iban, Orang Ulu, Penan and Melanau, plus other exciting displays that bring you closer to the people of Sarawak. There is also a multi-cultural performance in the Village Theatre you can enjoy at 11:30 am and 4 pm.

The adult ticket price to enter the village is RM 54 and RM 76.50 if it includes lunch. The children’s ticket is half the price of the adult ticket. The village is open between 9.00 am – 5.00 pm every Tuesday to Sunday. The village will be closed to the public every Monday for sanitization and maintenance.

Kuching Waterfront is an iconic part of Kuching. It may be the most scenic location in the whole city. The waterfront is a beautiful walking path overseeing the Sarawak River. From here you will be able to see the sights of the town such as Astana and the magnificent Fort Margherita.

There is also a Sarawak River Cruise open for the public to enjoy the whole scenic route of the river. The cruise operates between 5.30 pm – 7 pm daily. The perfect time to catch that beautiful sunset view, don’t you think? The price of the cruise is MYR 65 for those aged 13 and above and MYR 32 for the children. Visitors will also be served a beverage on top of the sky deck of a double-storey boat. What better way to enjoy the view with some beverages along the way?

Calling all nature-lovers, this is a site worth visiting. Gunung Gading National Park is home to the largest flower in the world, Rafflesia. This flower is very unique as it can only be found in Southeast Asia; especially Sabah and Sarawak.

If you haven’t heard of Rafflesia before, this is a parasitic flower that obtains its nutrients and water from a host. The flower can grow up to 3 feet and weigh up to 15 pounds. It is also known as a corpse plant as it has a smell of dead flesh. As morbid as that sounds, trust me, it’s a beauty.

While trekking the park, you should also be able to discover other types of plants and maybe catch some small animals living their lives. It lets you get in touch with nature every once in a while.

For those who are more adventurous, you can opt to hike the Gunung Gading Mountain and get some of that adrenaline rush for the day. The cost to enter the park is only MYR 20 for non-Malaysians and MYR 10 for Malaysians. However, the park is 2 hours away from Kuching city centre. Therefore, the transportation there will incur additional costs.

Since we haven’t been travelling for quite some time, it’s going to be a bit weird to get back on it. We have some tips to help make your next trip a lil’ bit smooth.

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