Landmarks/ Points of Interest in Kuching

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Points of Interest & Landmarks in Kuching

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  • Syc
    George Town, Malaysia17 contributions
    Nice view.
    Peaceful atmosphere. Good place for selfie, dating, taking stroll, brisk walking or jogging
    Written 30 April 2023
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  • purplebackpack
    Singapore, Singapore194 contributions
    A nice place to stroll in the evening, watch the sunset and maybe some interesting stalls may be set up. These are usually good value as they do not have overheads to pay. Local eateries to have a very local style dinner. Just go for something cooked is safer for the tummy.
    Written 2 June 2023
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  • WongHY17
    Subang Jaya, Malaysia374 contributions
    From Waterfront hotel, you can see the Harmony Arch which marks the entrance into Carpenter Street. The street is narrow and it is difficult to find a parking spot if you come by car. Goldsmiths, cafes, backpacker hostels, and of course carpenters line the street. On weekends, most shops are closed except for eateries like Lau Ya Keng and Aladdin Chicken Rice.

    I would suggest visiting Carpenter Street during weekdays, when the shops are open for business and you can fully immerse in the hustle and bustle.  
    Written 27 May 2023
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  • WongHY17
    Subang Jaya, Malaysia374 contributions
    Kuching is known as cat city, so there are numerous cat statues scattered all over town. This cat monument is by far the most popular.

    If you have time, do take a 10 minutes walk to visit the Padungan roundabout white cat statue as well.
    Written 12 May 2023
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  • franklydavid
    Miri, Malaysia30 contributions
    Easy to get to being to only a 30 minute walk from the Waterfront and situated in a nice suburban area Jalan Song, the park is tidy compact and well organized. Two parts to the park , one the introduction to the other states in Malaysia and the other Chinese Tea Pavilion, and zig zag bridge overlooking the large pond. The pond is full of huge Koi Carp and other colorful fish. Around the park is a walk way /jogging track.
    Written 5 August 2020
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  • Christine B
    Fordingbridge, UK1,372 contributions
    I did a bike ride around Kuching & we came across quite a few of the murals.
    They were great fun & good to photograph.
    Written 8 March 2020
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  • Peter R
    Dartford, UK1,107 contributions
    This building can be found on the opposite bank of the Sarawak River from the main Kuching town and right beside the Durul Hana Bridge, it is the State parliament building. It is not open for general tourists however even from the outside it is an impressive building. At night the musical fountain plays on the edge of the river at 8 and 9:30 in front of the building.
    Written 29 October 2019
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  • sy3717
    Subang Jaya, Malaysia1,006 contributions
    It was an extreme hot afternoon for us to climb up to the temple which is situated on the top of the hill. But worth to be there. Awesome view from the temple which is facing the sea, the far and near scenery of the fishing boats and fishing village. The temple is very spacious with many god statues placed accordingly to their status. Very colorful exterior, but still under some renovation works. For senior citizens with leg problem are not advisable to go because of the steep stairs to climb.
    Written 13 November 2018
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  • Cochopie
    4 contributions
    It was a very good experience for me and my friends spending time hiking together during the break. Its a very healing hike for nature lover and its a little bit tough tho,theres a little bit of mosquitoes and red ants bites.make sure to wear a long sleeve shirt and pants.but it was a good exercise.we found "periuk kera",and a big durian fell out from the tree,be careful with your head and we even found a crab at the top of the mountain!😍btw,Make sure to bring a lots of water and some food to enjoy the view up there while eatingg.
    Goodd vieww.
    Written 5 February 2020
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  • Cat C
    3 contributions
    Enjoyed Kuching foods - Kolo Mee, Sarawak Laksa, Satay... you name it they have it. Enjoyed walking for ~20k steps a day :-)
    Written 25 April 2017
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  • Erick
    Malaysia2 contributions
    Good place for doing an assignment...Nice place for jogging...Relaxing and family activities...Nice place for study
    Written 1 January 2020
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  • pianocello
    Shah Alam, Malaysia1,330 contributions
    These are beautiful street art. However it is difficult to get good pictures depending on your angle as they are partially covered by trees or other structures.
    Written 22 October 2022
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  • Kohbeeq
    Sibu, Malaysia120 contributions
    For someone who does not exercise at all, the steps are manageable with Stations of the Cross (Catholic prayer) all the way up as we get to stop and rest for a minute or two at each station. Rejoice when you reach Station 13 as you are there!

    The wooden staircase are good, sturdy and with railings. There are a few parts where the staircase are pretty steep and the distance between each steps are rather high. But it is nothing to worry about. Just hold on to the railings and proceed. The planks would be slippery if it rained the night before.

    Wearing sneakers would make walking easier although I do see a lot of local villagers who went up and down in their slippers with no effort at all. There are rubbish bins along the way way. Bring your own drinking water.

    CMPC is a wonderful place for retreat with its calming surrounding. There is an Our Lady grotto where one can spend time in reflection and prayer. There is also a chapel and an open air amphitheater. Visitors can walk about and explore the area.

    Accommodation is usually pre-book and is super basic hence, for those who are coming to overnight please remember to bring everything. It is also pretty hot throughout the day till after the sun sets. Then, it would be windy for a bit. It is not cold at all at night.
    Written 5 September 2017
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  • kpiddy
    Brisbane, Australia12,182 contributions
    Once through the Harmony Arch at the beginning of Carpenter Street is this colourful Chinese Temple, a sacred place of worship built in 1863 by Teochew immigrants from China. In 1884 it suffered great damage due to fire and was rebuilt and carefully maintained to this day as a place of historical cultural heritage, worship and popular with tourists. We did not venture inside, visitors are welcome but need to remove their shoes at the main door.
    Written 10 December 2019
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  • pianocello
    Shah Alam, Malaysia1,330 contributions
    Nice for taking pictures. The arch behind is also good for photos. When we were there, there were also beautiful Deepavali decorations.
    Written 24 October 2022
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