Kuching

Location

• Location: Southern Sarawak, bordering Kalimantan, Indonesia.

• Historical Background:

  • Founded in 1827, Kuching became the capital of Sarawak under the White Rajahs (Brooke Dynasty).

  • Once a major trading hub for Chinese, Malay, and indigenous communities.

Kuching, Bau, Lundu, Padawan, Sematan.

Attractions and Activities

• Kuching Waterfront – Scenic riverside promenade.

• Sarawak Cultural Village – A living museum showcasing indigenous lifestyles.

• Bako National Park – Home to proboscis monkeys and sea stacks.

• Astana & Fort Margherita – Historical colonial-era buildings.

Local Culture and Cuisine

• Sarawak Laksa – Spicy, coconut-based noodle soup.

• Kolo Mee – Springy noodles with char siu and minced meat.

• Manok Pansoh – Chicken cooked in bamboo.

Natural Beauty

• Gunung Gading National Park – Famous for Rafflesia flowers.

• Borneo Highlands – A retreat with cool weather and tea plantations.