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Kuching is the most charming riverside city in Sarawak, on Borneo — a beautiful riverfront walk, the cat statues it's named for, Bako National Park (home of the proboscis monkey), an orangutan sanctuary, caves and tribal cultural villages, delicious Sarawak food and friendly people.
Why stay in Kuching
Beautiful Riverfront
A walk along the Sarawak River, the parliament building, and evening river cruises.
Borneo Wildlife
Bako National Park, home of the proboscis monkey, and the Semenggoh Orangutan Sanctuary.
Sarawak Food
Delicious local specialties like Sarawak laksa and kolo mee.
Tribal Culture
The Sarawak Cultural Village and the longhouses of the Dayak peoples.
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Local dishes to try in Kuching
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Sarawak Laksa
A spiced coconut-broth noodle soup with prawns — Kuching's signature dish.
📍 Citywide - 2🍝
Kolo Mee
Sarawak-style dry noodles tossed in sauce, a popular breakfast.
📍 Citywide - 3🦐
Riverside Seafood
Fresh seafood and eateries along the Sarawak River.
📍 Riverfront - 4🍢
Market Bites
Local snacks and a Sunday market with tribal goods.
📍 In Town
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Kuching Waterfront
A riverside promenade, cat statues, and evening boat trips past the parliament building.
📍 In Town - 2🐒
Bako National Park
Take a boat into the mangroves to spot proboscis monkeys and walk the coastal trails.
📍 Out of Town - 3🦧
Semenggoh
See semi-wild orangutans at feeding time, close to the city.
📍 Out of Town - 4🏘️
Cultural Village
Tribal longhouses and Borneo cultural performances.
📍 Damai - 5🐱
Cat Statues
Kuching means 'cat' — you'll find cat statues and a cat museum all over the city.
📍 In Town
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3 Kuching hotels our team picked for you
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★ 8.7LuxuryThe Waterfront Hotel Kuching
#1 location · 5-star above the Plaza Merdeka mall
★ 8.5Value
★ 8.4LuxuryRiverside Majestic Hotel Astana Wing
#2 Riverside · Sky Lounge with sunset views
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The LimeTree Hotel, Kuching
#6 boutique · Padungan Chinatown district
Pullman Kuching
#3 Accor-group 5-star · high-up city and river views
Harbour View Hotel
#5 River view · great value near the Waterfront
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🚆 Getting around Kuching
Grab
Easy to hail around town and out to the nearby wildlife centres.
River Ferry
Sampan boats across the Sarawak River and evening city cruises.
Park Tours
Bako–Semenggoh tours bundle the transport, boat and guide for convenience.
Kuching Airport
A ~2-hour flight from KL; into town by Grab in about 20 minutes.
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MalaccaA World Heritage old town on the river — Portuguese-Dutch heritage, Jonker market, and Peranakan food.
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Cameron HighlandsA hill resort town — lush tea plantations, strawberry farms, cool air and waterfalls.
See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Kuching
What is there to do in Kuching?+
The riverside Cat City, Bako National Park (proboscis monkeys), the Semenggoh Orangutan Sanctuary, and tribal cultural villages.
How many days do I need in Kuching?+
2–3 days — the riverside city, Bako, Semenggoh, and Sarawak culture. Nature and culture lovers will be in their element.
Why is Kuching called Cat City?+
Kuching means 'cat' in Malay, so the city is full of cat statues and even a cat museum as its symbol.
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